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29/09/2014
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More awards for Belnori Boutique Cheesery

The 4th World Jersey Cheese Awards was held in South Africa in conjunction with the World Jersey Cattle Bureau’s 20th Conference from 12 to 20 September
29/09/2014
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Nestlé appoints new leader

Nestlé South Africa has announced the appointment of Mr Ian Donald as its new chairman and managing director with effect from 1 October 2014 following the
29/09/2014
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Late delivery of The Dairy Mail October 2014

Owing to the industrial action at the South African Post Office, the October edition of The Dairy Mail (TDM) will reach readers later than usual. The
29/09/2014
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Livestock disease report and maps – August 2014

The August 2014 report on livestock disease trends as informally reported by veterinarians belonging to the Rural Veterinary Association of South Africa (RuVASA), was released this
29/09/2014
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Concern about marginal growth in milk production

The MPO is concerned about the marginal growth in milk production during the first eight months of 2014. Total milk production during this period is only
24/09/2014
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School milk programmes catalyst for dairy market growth

According to Tetra Pak, school milk programmes continue to serve as a “catalyst” for milk and dairy market growth in developing countries. Tetra Pak Food for
24/09/2014
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The importance of managing the pH value of soil

Mr Hennie Boshoff told Ms Lise Roberts in an interview why it is important to manage the pH value of soil. To listen to the interview
24/09/2014
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High-fat dairy reduces type 2 diabetes risk

Lund University in Sweden conducted a study to establish the effect of the consumption of high-fat dairy products on the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
24/09/2014
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School milk fun in Gauteng

MPO North kicked off its 2014 school milk day activities in Gauteng with events at Akani Metmar School in Diepsloot and Pretoria School for Cerebral Palsied
24/09/2014
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Excellence awarded at MPO gala dinner

The MPO handed over awards celebrating excellence in the dairy industry at the annual gala dinner on 11 September. Dr Kobus Hendriks, well-known dairy farmer in
24/09/2014
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Memorable MPO AGM and congress

MPO chairman Mr Tom Turner described the MPO’s annual general meeting, congress and gala dinner on 11 September 2014 in Bloemfontein as “memorable and the best
10/09/2014
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Revised import requirements for livestock suspended

In a press release of 28 August, the Red Meat Producers’ Organisation (RPO) has expressed its disappointed about the announcement of the director-general of agriculture, forestry
10/09/2014
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International dairy companies target African market

Dutch dairy processor Friesland Campina recently acquired Olam International’s Ivory Coast dairy business for US$25 million. The goal of this action is to strengthen its presence
10/09/2014
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Successful MPO KZN AGM

MPO KwaZulu-Natal’s 76th annual general meeting and congress at St. Ives, Howick, on 28 August 2014, was a huge success. Mr Thandokwakhe Sibiya from the Canegrowers
10/09/2014
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Imports higher than last year

Total imports during the first seven months of 2014 were 15% higher than during the same period last year. During the first seven months of this
10/09/2014
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Rural vets’ livestock disease report for July released

The July edition of the monthly report on livestock disease trends as informally reported by veterinarians belonging to the Rural Veterinary Association of South Africa (RuVASA)
10/09/2014
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Concern about international dairy prices

International dairy prices have decreased significantly since the beginning of 2014. This was the result of, among others, predicted higher production in exporting countries, following the
01/09/2014
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Revised import requirements for livestock suspended

The director general of agriculture informed the SA Feedlot Association that the revised import requirements for livestock originating in Namibia, Lesotho, Swaziland and Botswana had been
01/09/2014
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More fat, less carbs – part two

Prof Tim Noakes was interviewed on RSG about the scientific basis for his views on a healthy diet. To listen to the second interview on the
01/09/2014
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Pupils in the Eastern Cape enjoy milk weekend

MPO Eastern Cape sponsored accommodation and meals for learners participating in the Melktandjie-Sportnaweek (milk tooth sports weekend) hosted by Paul Sauer School, Kareedouw, Eastern Cape. Six-hundred