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24/11/2014
Ms Lise Roberts spoke to Ms Barbara Bieldt, MPO manager: market protection, about environmental legislation and responsible management in this regard. To listen to the interview,
24/11/2014
During the first ten months of 2014, South African dairy farmers have 2 330 million litres of milk, 1,7% more than during the same period last
24/11/2014
The Milk Producers’ Organisation (MPO) is seriously concerned about the incidence of contagious abortion (CA) in non-dairy cattle and the danger this holds for dairy herds.
24/11/2014
The recently released IDF World Dairy Situation report indicates that global milk production has increased by 1,3% to 782 million tonnes in 2013 and is estimated
10/11/2014
The MPO wishes to thank milk producers for the good response to its electronic questionnaire, which will allow the organisation to give members timeous and accurate
10/11/2014
MPO Free State hosted a group of 33 students from the Lesotho Agriculture Campus this week. The students visited Mr Mikey Quin’s dairy farm where they
10/11/2014
Ms Lise Roberts spoke to Mr Rob Cloete, technical director at Selectra about technology developed by the company for anaerobic treatment of, among other, dairy farm
10/11/2014
Fonterra is positive about future dairy prices. According to Fonterra chairperson Mr John Wilson, it is a question of when rather than if full-cream milk powder
10/11/2014
The long-term outlook for the dairy industry is positive. A recent study by Tetra Pak shows that total milk demand will exceed total production by 2018.
10/11/2014
The value of Clover shares increased by almost 18% this quarter. According to Investec Asset Management Clover’s return to producing custard and yogurt and a potential
10/11/2014
Dairy imports remain at high levels. During September 2014, 4 300 tonnes of dairy products were imported, compared to the 3 075 tonnes imported in September
03/11/2014
Mr Dan Kriek, former president of Agri Free State, was elected vice-president of Agri SA at the organisation’s recent congress. The MPO congratulates him on his
03/11/2014
Recent media reports that cast doubt about the health benefits of high-fat yogurt and cream based on alleged statements by Prof Tim Noakes prompted the MPO
03/11/2014
Market trends that will affect the dairy industry are illustrated in the October 2014 issue of the MPO’s Key Market Signals, which was recently distributed to
03/11/2014
It is unlikely that the Chinese dairy industry will become self-sufficient any time soon. At a recent dairy conference in Melbourne, Mr Darryl Cardona, CEO of
03/11/2014
The MPO is pleased with the good response from milk producers to its electronic questionnaire, which will allow the organisation to give members timeous and accurate
03/11/2014
Information from the IFCN Dairy Report 2014 indicates that the cost of milk production for a typical South African dairy farm was on the same level
27/10/2014
Ms Lise Roberts interviewed Dr Heinz Meissner about the importance of good water management practices. To listen to the interview click HERE
27/10/2014
The MPO is mandated by statutory regulation to conduct a census of milk producers once a year. This is required to identify trends in milk production
27/10/2014
Ms Lise Roberts interviewed Messrs Willie Pretorius, consultant and Gavin Olsen, CEO of Rhino Agrivantage Agricultural about the Solvita soil test, which is now available in