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Category Archives: Let’s Talk Indepth
The mind distracted: Technology’s battle for our attention
Between distractions, diversions and the flickering allure of a random suggestion, the major computer platforms ...
Mar
Expert tips for reducing feed waste on your pig farm
Feed accounts for around 70% of costs on pig farms but producers could trim this ...
Mar
Saudi talks bode well for South African agricultural exports
SA’s ministry of agriculture, forestry and fisheries published a media statement early March following a ...
Mar
An assessment of subsidies and support in developed and developing agriculture economies
The firm DNA Economics on behalf of the National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac) ...
Mar
Smaller countries are becoming the healthiest in global surveys – but not SA
There’s more to life than money, and economists know it. As new assessments of global ...
Mar
Is South African agriculture really dominated by big commercial farms?
Johann Kirsten and Wandile Sihlobo The redistribution of farms should prioritise farm dwellers and workers, ...
Mar
New disease detection system promises faster and cheaper results for vets
Agricultural inspectors and vets hoping to contain the spread of animal diseases can now turn ...
Mar
Gene editing ruling harms EU pig breeding
Benny van Haandel, E-barn Solutions After postponing several times, the European Court of Justice decided last ...
Mar
Why South African Pork is now SA Pork
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Feb
Painful management procedures must be addressed for the future of swine farming
UK and European animal welfare researchers investigating the expression of pain in pigs discuss working ...
Feb
Shifting consumer trends require a more open dialogue
Baby boomers have long dominated the retail marketplace — and they’ve been loyal meat customers. ...
Feb
There is more than one way to reduce pig feed cost
Dr Ioannis Mavromichalis Recent hog prices in the US have left little desire to expand ...
Feb