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05/10/2015
Fonterra has increased its forecasted farm gate price for the 2015/16 season by NZ$0,75 to NZ$4,60 per kilogram of milk solids (by 45c to R2,76/litre). The
05/10/2015
There is a divide between farmers and consumers that influence the way consumers perceive agriculture. That is why educating consumers to understand where the products come
05/10/2015
The Absa Insurance Company released the latest Cumulus report, which gives an overview of various weather conditions in the country relevant to farmers. Find out more
05/10/2015
The MPO Free State met with producers in Clocolan on 25 September. The aim was to support the approximately 60 farmers in the area who face
05/10/2015
Milk South Africa, with input form its members, the MPO and Sampro as well as members of the Advisory Committee on Dairy Regulations and Standards, has
05/10/2015
The Dairy gives you go campaign of Milk South Africa’s Consumer Education Project (CEP) was awarded the best television and social media campaign at the 2015
05/10/2015
Milk production growth is slowing down. In August 2015, 265 million litres of milk was produced. This is 5,9% more than during August 2014. Year-on-year production
28/09/2015
China and Ireland signed an agreement on food safety last week. The agreement builds on the agri-food partnership between the countries and sets out future cooperation
28/09/2015
Independent analyst Frans de Klerk shared his views on the trend in the value of the rand in an interview on RSG. To listen to the
28/09/2015
The International Dairy Federation’s World Dairy Summit 2015 was officialy opened on Monday, 21 September 2015. The WDS 2015 attracted over 1 200 dairy producers, farmers,
28/09/2015
Monday, 28 September is World Rabies Day. Managing director of the South African Veterinary Association Dr Paul van Dam explained in an interview on RSG why
28/09/2015
MPO economist Dr Koos Coetzee gave an overview of the local market situation, in particular production and price trends, in an interview on RSG. To listen
28/09/2015
The department of agriculture, forestry and fisheries sent a reminder to all stakeholders in the dairy industry that almost six months have passes since the publication
28/09/2015
In a press statement released on Friday, 18 September, Nigel Lok, newly elected chairman of the MPO, urged consumers and other stakeholders in the dairy value
21/09/2015
It is important to make well-informed decisions when selecting semen. Choosing bulls at random or even just the bulls that fit your pocket will not benefit
21/09/2015
MPO manager market protection and development Barbara Bieldt gave an overview of the new MPO leadership on national and regional levels in an interview with Lise
21/09/2015
Now in its second year, The Dairy Mail (TDM) Innovation Awards aim to recognise and celebrate companies and products that conceptualise and produce technological solutions that
21/09/2015
Dr Chris van Dijk, MPO chief executive, spoke on Algoa FM about the effect of the weak rand on the industry, in particular in terms of
21/09/2015
The MPO hosted its annual conference at the Saint George Hotel outside Pretoria on 10 September. The theme of this year’s congress was Optimise your business.
21/09/2015
The MPO’s annual gala dinner and awards ceremony on Wednesday, 9 September, was hosted by MPO North at the Saint George Hotel outside Pretoria. FNB was