Author Archives: SAPPO

ASF in Philippines, outbreaks confirmed near Manila

The Philippines has confirmed that the dead pigs found in several farms near Manila indeed ...

New pig welfare code launched in England

The UK government has updated the welfare code for pigs on English farms.Read more

Chinese pork prices escalate, consumption plummets

As the Chinese people look to celebrate one of their seven national holidays this week, ...

Good faith in the food industry – Don’t take it for granted!

 Nuno F. Soares Two recent Food Safety related news releases caught my attention: incidents where ...

Genetic selections indexes: Is equal value created?

Those with significant exposure to genetic indexes understand you are not able to directly compare ...

Plant-based diet risks worsening brain health nutrient deficiency, warns nutritionist

The shift towards more plant-based foods and reduced meat consumption among Europe’s consumers risks worsening ...

Entrepreneurs: Time to deliver climate change solutions

Unprecedented glacial melts in Greenland in 2019. Permafrost releasing carbon monoxide at rates not factored ...

Agricultural sector and academia join hands

Agri SA and Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Faculty of AgriSciences hosted a colloquium to facilitate important ...

SA concludes trade deal with UK in case of no-deal Brexit

South Africa has concluded a new trade deal with the UK, which will kick in ...

Webinar pig health: No antibiotics ever

Pig Progress will feature a highly interesting webinar focused on the theme of ‘No antibiotics ...

Consumers speak up: Sustainable farmers wanted

Consumers used to want farmers to be local, healthy or safe, but a new word ...

The biosecurity war: Identify and measure risk

When it comes to biosecurity, Gustavo Silva, DVM, likens it to war. In order to ...