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 ...

SA Pork hosts year-end media luncheon

On Wednesday 1 December, SA Pork hosted a year-end luncheon in Cape Town to thank ...

SAPPO Media Day 2022

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

Sustainability: Our licence to operate

In 2022, SAPPO engaged broadly among various stakeholders on sustainability in the pork value chain. ...

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) ...

Business intelligence: 2023 strategy

Over the course of the coming year, the business intelligence team will focus on better ...

African swine fever (ASF) update

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

Introducing the SAPPO Academy

To cater for various training and development needs, the South African Pork Producers’ Organisation (SAPPO) ...