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29/06/2015
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Absa’s latest weather report published

Absa’s has recently published its latest weather overview, Cumulus. To download the report, click HERE.
29/06/2015
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New Zealand farmer confidence lowest in decade

The latest quarterly Rabobank rural confidence survey indicates that New Zealand farmer confidence has fallen to its lowest level in nearly a decade with a concurrent
29/06/2015
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Concern about worm resistance

Dr Heinz Meissner, consultant to the RPO, spoke about concern with regard to worm resistance in cattle in an interview with Lise Roberts. To listen to
29/06/2015
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Steady growth in retail market

The market for dairy products continues to grow. In the 12 months to March 2015 retail sales of dairy products has increased. This increase in sales
29/06/2015
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Growth in milk production continues

Figures recently supplied by Milk SA indicate continued growth in production. Total milk production during the first five months of 2015 was 10% higher than during
29/06/2015
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Managing tight times

Lise Roberts spoke to MPO CEO Dr Chris van Dijk about how to manage the lower producer prices. To listen to the interview, click HERE.
29/06/2015
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More milk than market – Rabobank

In its latest quarterly Dairy Report released earlier this week, Rabobank stated that it still expects a recovery in global dairy prices; however, stock levels may
22/06/2015
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Innovate and communicate to revitalise milk

Tetra Pak released its 8th Dairy Index, which contains the results of an international consumer study, yesterday. The report revealed that consumers worldwide remain overwhelmingly positive
22/06/2015
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A natural alternative

For years, pesticides have been in the spotlight for environmental reasons. Scientists are optimistic about discovering a natural way to repel unwanted insects effectively. They have
22/06/2015
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The answer lies in genetics

New research on epigenetic foetal overgrowth disorder, which occurs in humans and cattle, has found that the disease may be curbed after several common genes have
22/06/2015
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SALHC best ever

Lise Roberts spoke to MPO CEO Dr Chris van Dijk who said that the recent South African Large Herds Conference was the best ever. To listen
22/06/2015
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North West producers concerned about price reduction

Farmers in Northwest are concerned about the recently announced reduction in producer prices. At a producers meeting hosted by the MPO Northwest in Lichtenburg, several farmers
22/06/2015
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Lower production in exporting countries

The sharp decline in dairy product and producer prices in exporting countries has resulted in a decrease in milk production in major exporting countries. Figures recently
22/06/2015
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Higher international producer prices expected

International milk producer prices will have to increase in future to a long-term average price of US$44,5 per 100 kg energy-corrected milk (R5,27/litre)  to keep the
17/06/2015
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Sustainability a complex issue

US farmers get far to less credit for their efforts to manage their environmental footprint. In some cases, they even decrease their environmental impact. To do
17/06/2015
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Watch farm videos from SALHC here

Producers who did not attend the SA Large Herds Conference last week can watch the farm videos shown at the event. For the video about the
17/06/2015
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ARC wants pregnant heifers and first-lactation cows

The ARC Animal Production Institute is urgently seeking pregnant dairy heifers or pregnant first-lactation cows in good condition for stocking the new village dairy enterprises. These
17/06/2015
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Update on livestock import permits

Red Meat Producers’ Organisation Chairman Lardus van Zyl spoke to Lise Roberts about the latest developments regarding import permits required for the importation of livestock from
17/06/2015
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Overview of white maize price

Independent analyst Frans de Klerk gave an overview of white maize prices in an interview with Lise Roberts. To listen to the interview, click HERE
17/06/2015
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Memorable Large Herds Conference

The ninth biannual South African Large Herds Conference (SALHC) held at the Boadrwalk Conference Centre in Port Elizabeth last week attracted industry leaders from around the