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17/03/2015
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Relief for EC producers

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
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The value of the rand and the maize price

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
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Fonterra strengthens position in EU

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
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Yogurt fills the gap

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
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MPO appoints new CEO

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
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International prices continue upward trend

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
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Farewell message from retiring CEO

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
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Imports higher in January

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
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Winter grazing advice

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
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Absa’s latest weather overview released

Absa Insurance has released its latest weather overview report Cumulus on Tuesday, 3 March 2015. To view the report, click HERE.
10/03/2015
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17 years of production

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
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Link between headaches and brucellosis

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
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Agri SA welcomes interventions in budget

“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
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Update on drought

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
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Productivity improves with skills development training

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
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Maize: To buy or not to buy?

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
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Make provision for rising labour and electricity costs

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
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Agri SA on the state of the nation

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
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Mpumalanga route meetings end on a positive note

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
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Super milk “game changer” in the US

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