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13/01/2015
Ms Lise Roberts interviewed Ms Robyn Joubert about the Innovation competition of The Dairy Mail. To listen to the interview, click HERE
23/12/2014
Click HERE to view Bertus de Jongh’s message
12/12/2014
The committee is already hard at work on the 2015 conference which is themed: Productivity through technology and innovation”. This event will be held from 1-3
08/12/2014
Ms Lise Roberts interviewed Mr Muntingh Hamman, student at the University of Pretoria about research conducted at the department of plant production about weed resistance. To
08/12/2014
International dairy prices are currently at unsustainable levels. Global dairy prices are currently more than 50% lower than in December 2013. At the December 2nd Fonterra
08/12/2014
Ms Lise Roberts interviewed Mr Brienne van der Walt, managing director of ABSA Agribusiness about the factors that influence decisions to invest in agriculture in Africa.
08/12/2014
Mr Ernst Janovsky said that ABSA is keen to invest in agriculture in an interview with Ms Lise Roberts at the launch of the ABSA Agricultural
08/12/2014
South African farmers can expect a profitable 2015. Speaking at the launch of the ABSA Agricultural Outlook 2015, on Wednesday, 26 November 2014 Mr Ernst Janovsky,
08/12/2014
The Competition Commission approved at a meeting held on 25 November 2014 that the Commissioner initiates a formal complaint against Parmalat SA (Pty) Ltd for alleged
08/12/2014
The CEO of the Milk Producers’ Organisation (MPO), Mr Bertus de Jongh, is retiring after 24 years of innovative leadership and outstanding service to our organisation
04/12/2014
Mr Bertus de Jongh, current CEO of MPO, is retiring at 31 March 2015 and the search is on for someone to replace him. Click HERE
01/12/2014
“We’re planning to invest in the milk business to build the brand so it won’t rain money in the early years but when you do it
01/12/2014
Global dairy prices are still on the decline. At the latest Fonterra Global Dairy Trade sale, prices were 3,1% down on the previous sale at the
01/12/2014
Mr André Potgieter, managing director of Energy Worx gave advice about solar energy in an interview with Ms Lise Roberts. To listen to the interview, click HERE
01/12/2014
Ms Lise Roberts interviewed Mr Attie du Plessis, managing director of Transem, about the Farmer of the Year competition and this year’s winner, Mr Kallie Botha.
01/12/2014
The November 2014 issue of Key Market Signals, the MPO’s flagship monthly overview of dairy statistics was published this week. Milk production growth has increased from
01/12/2014
Do not miss the ninth South African Large Herds Conference at Boardwalk Conference Centre in Port Elizabeth from 1 to 3 June 2015. The planning committee
01/12/2014
The retail prices of dairy products have increased markedly since the beginning of 2014. The average price of pasteurised milk increased from R20,00 per litre in
24/11/2014
Onderstepoort Biological Products have indicated that progress has been made with equipment upgrades, troubleshooting production processes and staff training, which has affected the production and availability
24/11/2014
Grain SA chairman Mr Louw Steytler said in an interview with Ms Lise Roberts that good rains ensure food security. To listen to the interview, click HERE