Author Archives: SAPPO

EPP Congress 2023

The European Pig Producers Club (EPP) is a network of leading pig producers with the ...

May we all prosper in 2023

My wish for 2023: May we all conquer and may you all succeed in the ...

How to improve thermal comfort in the farrowing unit

During the summer months, we will generally see a sow’s discomfort at the high temperatures ...

The evolution of international pig prices and the ‘China factor’

The news broke in mid-October that private operators in the Chinese market were buying large ...

Preparing for growth

From all of us at SAPPO, we wish you a happy festive season and we ...

SAPPO Media Day 2022

The South African Pork Producers’ Organisation (SAPPO) closed off the year by inviting the media ...

Reflecting on 2022

As 2022 draws to a close, we were interested to ask Johann Kotzé, chief executive ...

SAPPO Selekt Season 1 has been launched

To address the gap between consumers and farmers, the South African Pork Producers' Organisation (SAPPO) ...

African swine fever (ASF) update

Overview African swine fever (ASF) is a fatal disease affecting domestic pigs, European wild boars, ...

Reflections: A year in video

As 2022 draws to a close, SAPPO reflects on the key trends that will continue ...

Mockford Farms, Limpopo Farmer of the Year, at the AWSA National Awards 2022

Some of South Africa’s top contributors to agriculture were recognised at the 2022 Agricultural Writers ...