Category Archives: Let’s Talk Indepth

2022 SAPPO AGM: Prepare for a kaleidoscope of experiences

This year’s annual general meeting (AGM) is about networking of primary producers with value chain stakeholders. ...

31
Aug
SAPPO AGM: Holding two opposing truths

On the 8th of September, as you leave SAPPO’s AGM + EXPO, you should feel ...

31
Aug
What are the top challenges and opportunities of pig farming?

At the recent National Council meeting on 28 June, the council, which is representative of ...

30
Aug
Collective responsibility

The recent outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) and foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) are telling of ...

01
Aug
What does it mean to be a pig farmer in 2022?

While we had everyone together in one place at the National Council meeting on 28 ...

31
Jul
Feedback from the EPP

A word from the CEO Feedback from the EPP Johan Kotzé recently attended the European ...

27
May
Dealing with an ASF disaster

by Dr Peter Evans Resilience is defined as “the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; ...

04
May
FMD in South Africa

A word from the CEO Click the Image below to play the video. FMD in ...

15
Apr
Things to remember when starting a pig farming enterprise

Production costs are very high. This is not the time to allow unproductive animals to ...

31
Mar
The importance of South Africa’s compartment system

South Africa’s compartment system came under the spotlight when African swine fever (ASF) occurred in ...

31
Mar
Pirbright explores how pig immune system fights flu

Source: The Pig Site, Global Ag Media, 21 February 2022, photo credit: 123RF/crystallight Pirbright scientists ...

28
Feb
How Russia-Ukraine conflict could influence Africa’s food supplies

Source: Wandile Sihlobo, The Conversation, 24 February 2022, photo credit: 123RF/nightman1965 No man qualifies as ...

28
Feb