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01/09/2014
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Land reform issues

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
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Canola meal better than soy meal for milk production

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
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South Africa barely avoids recession

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
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Do not miss the MPO Free State and national AGM and congress

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
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Milk production below 2013 level

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
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Appeal to comply with National Water Act

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
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MPO North acknowledges excellence

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
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Insect meals can replace protein in animal feed

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
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Milk-based energy drinks a healthy alternative

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
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World Dairy Summit in Israel cancelled

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
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Stagnant milk production disappoints

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
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Successful MPO Eastern Cape AGM

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
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Feedback on KZN route meetings

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
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Review of Key Market Signals July 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
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High protein yogurt drink to be launched

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
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Job losses owing to Russia export ban

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
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Nestlé requests patent for Greek yoghurt production process

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
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Zero VAT rate on agricultural inputs under review

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
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Combat tick-borne diseases

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
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Western Cape AGMs

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