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01/09/2014
Dr Theo de Jager of Agri SA gave an interesting perspective on land reform issues during a presentation at the MPO North Annual Congress held on
01/09/2014
Researchers from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in Quebec conducted a meta-analysis of the data on the inclusion of canola meals in the diets of dairy cows
01/09/2014
South Africa barely avoided going into a recession when Stats SA announced the gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the second quarter at an annualised 0,6%,
01/09/2014
Ms Lise Roberts spoke to MPO Free State chairman Mr Gideon Lamprecht about the importance of attending the MPO Free State AGM and the MPO national
25/08/2014
Total milk production during the first seven months of this year is 0,5% below production during the same period last year. Production during June and July
25/08/2014
MPO Western Cape chairman Mr George Kuyler accompanied by director Mr Philip Blanckenberg and MPO manager member services Mr Philip Swart held a meeting on Monday,
25/08/2014
MPO North has acknowledged several regions for excellence during the organisation’s annual congress and award ceremony on 21 August in Pretoria. The event sponsored by FNB
25/08/2014
A new study conducted by researchers of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) found that insect meals could potentially replace between 25 and 100% of the
25/08/2014
German firm EnerDrinks has developed an energy drink, which is a combination of flavoured milk and energising ingredients such as taurine to compete in the same
25/08/2014
The organising committee of the IDF World Dairy Summit 2014, through the IDF president and director general, informed the global dairy sector that this year’s summit,
18/08/2014
According to MPO economist Dr Koos Coetzee, milk production in the first half of 2014 is lower than during the first half of 2013. This is
18/08/2014
MPO Eastern Cape’s annual general meeting and congress which took place on Friday 8 August at Slipperfields, Port Elizabeth, was a huge success and well attended.
18/08/2014
Ms Lise Roberts interviewed MPO KZN president Mr Edsel Hohls about the recently held route meetings in KwaZulu-Natal. To listen to the interview, click HERE
18/08/2014
Dr Koos Coetzee reviewed the most important issues contained in the Key Market Signals July 2014 publication in a video interview. To watch the video, click
18/08/2014
US-based company Powerful Yogurt plans to launch a high-protein yoghurt drink on the back of continuing demand for both Greek yoghurt and high-protein beverages. According to
18/08/2014
Finnish dairy processor Valio has entered into negotiations with the Finnish Act on Co-operation within Undertakings about possible job cuts after exports to Russia were banned.
12/08/2014
Nestlé has applied to patent a process for the manufacture of yoghurt and frozen yoghurt with a protein content of up to 14% without adding protein
12/08/2014
Ms Lise Roberts interviewed Agri SA economist Mr Dawie Maree about SARS’ review of the zero VAT rate on agricultural inputs. To listen to the interview
12/08/2014
Ms Lise Roberts interviewed Dr Chris van Dijk of Zoetis about combating tick-borne diseases during spring and summer. To listen to the interview click HERE
12/08/2014
MPO Western Cape held two successful annual general meetings, one in Riversdal on Tuesday and one in Malmesbury on Wednesday. Mr George Kuyler, chairman led the