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17/06/2015
Milk buyers Clover, and Tip Top have recently announced reductions in their producer prices. Tip Top and Danone reduced their prices from 1 June 2015 –
03/06/2015
Red Meat Producers’ Organisation Chairman Lardus van Zyl spoke to Lise Roberts about the import permits required for the importation of livestock from neighbouring countries. To
03/06/2015
During the last foodborne Listeria outbreak, it took Portuguese authorities 16 months to detect it. A retrospective study involving 25 national hospitals has led to the
03/06/2015
Lise Roberts conducted an interview with Dr Willem Schultheiss about deworming adult lactating cows. To listen to the interview, click HERE.
03/06/2015
Norman Pattinson, CEO at Creighton Dairies for the past 15 years, passed away suddenly on 1 May 2015. Over time, his guidance, direction and quiet leadership
03/06/2015
MPO KZN held seven successful route meetings throughout the region from 18 to 21 May 2015. Several sponsorships made the meetings possible thanks to platinum sponsor
03/06/2015
Independent analyst Frans de Klerk gave an overview of the trends in sunflower seed prices in an interview with Lise Roberts. To listen to the interview,
03/06/2015
Fonterra recently lowered their projected pay-out to farmers for the 2014/15 season ending 31 May 2015 by another 10 cents to NZ$4,40 per kilogram milk solids
19/05/2015
Branch chairmen for various regions were elected at the MPO Free State route meetings last week. The MPO congratulates the following dairy farmers on their election
19/05/2015
Milk producers and sponsors who attended the MPO Free State and Northern Cape route meetings last week had an informative and enjoyable experience. Six of the
19/05/2015
Independent analyst Frans de Klerk discussed the trends in the soybean price with Lise Roberts. To listen to the interview click HERE
19/05/2015
Sampro CEO Alwyn Kraamwinkel gave an overview of important market signals in the industry in an interview with Lise Roberts. To listen to the interview click HERE
19/05/2015
Prevention is better than cure, especially when it comes to managing mycotoxins levels on a dairy farm. The level of mycotoxins may cause various underlining health
19/05/2015
Uncertainty about production and demand growth is reflected in the high volatility of dairy prices. Prices vary significantly between the different Fonterra Internet dairy sales, which
19/05/2015
Have you registered for the South African Large Herds Conference 2015 themed: Productivity through technology and innovation? The not-to-be missed event on this year’s dairy calendar takes
04/05/2015
Agbiz members and media representatives attended an exclusive launch of the first Agbiz Political Agri-Economy report on 22 April 2015. Political analyst and specialist from North
04/05/2015
For years, lobby groups, especially those who feel strongly about animal welfare, promotes a vegan lifestyle. Most recent discussions on the topic include sustainability. Vegans believe
04/05/2015
Independent analyst Frans de Klerk spoke about the recent changes in soya prices in an interview with Lise Roberts. To listen to the interview click HERE
04/05/2015
Farmers who attended MPO North West’s Dairy Show gained practical information and tips on how to manage their farming enterprises to be profitable and sustainable. The
04/05/2015
All Eastern Cape dairy farmers who attended the new-look MPO route meetings, which incorporated farm visits, from 13 to 16 April agreed that they gained valuable