Featured in this episode
Michael Ras
CP Kriek
Johann Kotzé
Jurgens Reynders
Lihandi van Niekerk
SAPPO farmers are able to produce more with fewer resources thanks to the advancements in new processes, technology, science and genetics.
An increasing global population that has surpassed 8 billion people means that farmers have to produce more with fewer resources. They can no longer farm the same way they did 20 or even 10 years ago. Science is offering a helping hand though, particularly when it comes to genetics.
A few misconceptions remain when it comes to livestock rearing. Genetics companies do not genetically modify organisms, but rather use research to select the healthiest animals from the best bloodlines to breed with, based on a farm’s needs.
Together genetics, health, feed, environment, and farm management help to create high-quality meat, while keeping the animals’ well-being in mind, coupled with respect for the natural world.
Watch our short film which dismantles misconceptions about genetics in livestock farming and how selecting the best bloodline allows for responsible and sustainable breeding.
SAPPO is contributing to making agriculture more environmentally friendly, sustainable and future-focused by working alongside farmers who produce pork across southern Africa.
Behind the scenes
Credits
| Director | JENNY-LEE SCHOEMAN |
| Executive producer | KIRBY KRUGER |
| Director of photography | KOBUS MARX |
| Camera operator | MEEKAAEEL ADAM |
| Camera assistant | AQEELAH PERSENSE |
| Sound recordist | LIEZL DURAND |
| Offline editor | JENNY-LEE SCHOEMAN |
| Online editor | MATTHEW JAMES |
| Final mix | MATTHEW GARDNER, LIEZL DURAND |
Danbred
PIC
TOPIGS NOrsvin
Taaibosch Piggery
