Author Archives: SAPPO

The transition from fossils to renewables and its impact on consumer prices

The transition from fossil fuels to cleaner energies is a global pursuit. But it’s faster ...

26
Nov
PRRS: Deciphering the mystery disease

Everywhere veterinarians turned, the “mystery disease” was devastating sow herds and wiping out pigs. It ...

26
Nov
How African infra-continental trade can benefit land reform, agriculture

The African Agri Investment Indaba (AAII), which recently took place at the Cape Town Internation ...

26
Nov
The role of outdoor farms in the spread of African swine fever in Europe

A variety of outdoor pig production systems are present in the EU but are these ...

26
Nov
Biosecurity: Taking up the mantle of accountability

Over the past three years, numerous foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks rocked FMD-controlled areas, which is ...

26
Nov
South African food price inflation to remain subdued in the near term

By Wandile Sihlobo, Business Day, 20 November 2019 Since the news that South Africa could ...

26
Nov
Antibiotic use in focus at IPPE 2020

The upcoming International Production Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta, Georgia is to host an education ...

26
Nov
DAFF’s latest statement on foot and mouth

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development advises farmers and livestock owners that ...

26
Nov
Maple ham launched by Hormel

US pork processor Hormel has unveiled a new premium ham that contains a maple glaze. ...

20
Nov
USMEF highlights key markets and threats to red meat exports

US red meat exporters shined a spotlight on some of the main markets it is ...

20
Nov
Reports of looming 2020 bacon shortage in US

The future of U.S. bacon supplies isn’t clear enough for consumers to panic about a  ...

20
Nov
Forget meals – people want more snacks

A new, global study released on Monday indicates that more people prefer to snack their ...

20
Nov