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08/04/2015
MPO North chairman Mr Johan Strydom invites all dairy farmers in the region to the MPO Agri Expo, which takes place from 22 to 24 April
08/04/2015
The South African market for dairy products is growing. Figures compiled by Nielsen and supplied by Sampro indicate a positive trend in total sales and retail
08/04/2015
Owing to sustained underspending by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries its budget was cut by R158 million. The budget cuts mainly concern the remuneration
30/03/2015
Ms Lise Roberts interviewed the managing director of Dairy Standard Agency Mr Jompie Burger about the code of practice for milk processors, which was recently updated.
30/03/2015
MPO Gauteng hosted successful route meetings on 18 and 19 March in Heidelberg, Magaliesburg and Bapsfontein. Guest speaker Mr Kenneth Botha of Barnlab gave advice on
30/03/2015
The 2015 silage season did not go as smoothly as anticipated owing to the drought, which affected maize production. Farmers were forced to use young maize
30/03/2015
Biofilms protect bacteria, and you’re probably familiar with them as build-up on surfaces of equipment around the farm. However, new research reveals some mastitis-causing bacteria use
30/03/2015
Independent technical analyst Mr Frans de Klerk spoke to Ms Lise Roberts about the prospects for the value of the rand. To listen to the interview,
30/03/2015
International dairy product prices recovered from the decreasing trend in 2014. Prices on the Fonterra Global dairy trade internet sales showed an increasing trend from the
30/03/2015
Milk production during January and February 2015 was still 9,4% higher than in the same months last year. In January 2015, an estimated 263 million litres
23/03/2015
Bovine tuberculous (TB) is endemic to many countries. The traditional approach to controlling the disease has been to cull infected herds. However, interestingly enough the genes
23/03/2015
Dr Koos Coetzee, MPO economist gave an overview of the latest trends in milk production in a television interview broadcast by KykNET this week. To watch
23/03/2015
Agri SA issued a media release on 16 March 2015 in which it is stated that land owners increasingly require practical guidance on principles, approaches and
23/03/2015
Enjoyable and well-attended MPO Farmer Days were held on 10, 11 and 12 March in Malmesbury, Swellendam and George, respectively. Chairman Mr George Kuyler said the
23/03/2015
Independent technical analyst Mr Frans de Klerk spoke to Ms Lise Roberts about soya bean and gold prices and advised farmers when and how to buy
23/03/2015
MPO chairman Mr Tom Turner discussed the appointment of Dr Chris van Dijk as new MPO CEO in an interview with Ms Lise Roberts. To listen
23/03/2015
Mr Etienne Terre’Blanche, former managing director of the MPO, passed away on Tuesday, 18 March 2015, following a severe stroke four months ago. Etienne will be
17/03/2015
In a media release issued on Agri SA labour and social policy, committee chairman Mr Hendrik Ackermann said, “The agricultural sector fully supports land reform. However,
17/03/2015
Mr Simon Matthews, chairman of the planning committee gave an overview of what to expect at the SA Large Herds Conference in an interview with Ms
17/03/2015
Ms Lise Roberts interviewed Mr Nicol Jansen of Agri Northern Cape about opportunities for renewable energy in agriculture. To listen to this interview click HERE