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17/03/2015
Milk producers in the Eastern Cape welcomed the producer price increases of between 5 and 10% in the province in view of increases in maize and
17/03/2015
Independent technical analyst Mr Frans de Klerk spoke to Ms Lise Roberts about the value of the rand and the maize price. To listen to the
17/03/2015
The commissioning of a new Fonterra dairy ingredient plant in Heerenveen, Netherlands, will pave the way for Fonterra to explore Europe’s dairy market. The plant will
17/03/2015
You are a bit hungry, but don’t want to eat your lunch or dinner yet. Yogurt is a perfect snack to fill this gap. This is
10/03/2015
The MPO announced on Thursday, 5 March that Dr Chris van Dijk has been appointed as the new chief executive of the organisation with effect from
10/03/2015
Average prices achieved at the biweekly Fonterra internet sale continue to increase. At the latest sale on 3 March, prices were on average 1,1% higher than
10/03/2015
Mr Bertus de Jongh, retiring MPO CEO spoke to Ms Lise Roberts at his farewell dinner at Lombardy Boutique Hotel on 25 February 2015. To listen
10/03/2015
During January 2015, 6 364 tonnes of dairy were imported, 113% more than in January 2014 and 53% more than average imports during 2014. Total exports
10/03/2015
Prof Chris Dannhauser of Grain SA gave advice about the planting of winter grazing in an interview with Ms Lise Roberts. To listen to the interview,
10/03/2015
Absa Insurance has released its latest weather overview report Cumulus on Tuesday, 3 March 2015. To view the report, click HERE.
10/03/2015
Not many farmers can say that their cow has delivered 25 kg of milk each day for more than 17 years. Kerstin Persson, the owner of
02/03/2015
The Migraine Research Institute and Headache Clinic released a press release in which it explored a link between chronic headaches in humans and brucellosis. The institute
02/03/2015
“I trust that the Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene, will not become another lonely voice amidst the current situation of uncertainty, specifically policy uncertainty faced by the
23/02/2015
Grain SA issued a press release on 12 February 2015 following an aerial survey of the northwest Free State and North West. Mr Jannie de Villiers,
23/02/2015
Milk producers are urged to use the MPO’s Institute for Dairy Technology’s (IDT) AgriSeta-accredited skills development training courses for farm workers. These courses are presented on
23/02/2015
Mr Frans de Klerk, an independent technical analyst, spoke to Ms Lise Roberts about maize prices and whether it is the right time to buy maize.
23/02/2015
Newly appointed head of agricultural information and marketing at FNB Mr Dawie Maree spoke to Ms Lise Roberts about the need for farmers to make provision
23/02/2015
Agri SA stated in a press release that issued last week that the shameful events that took place during the opening ceremony in Parliament were unfortunately
23/02/2015
MPO Mpumalanga concluded its route meetings on a positive note at the Alverston Manor Boutique Hotel in Middelburg on Thursday, 12 February. There was a good
23/02/2015
Mr Steve Jones, the CEO of Fairlife, believes a new innovative approach to marketing milk will be a game changer in the US milk industry. His