Tag: pig farmers

"Let’s understand and embrace the radical changes in the world and conquer with a positive mindset. Let’s farm the future.” A message to local pig farmers from Sappo CEO Johann ...

A year after the Western Cape's first reported cases of African swine fever were reported on the outskirts of Cape Town, the disease has spread to eight more municipalities across ...

Outbreaks of African Swine Fever have been reported in the southern Cape, including the first ever in George. The Western Cape state vet urges farmers to practice strict biosecurity measures ...

Farmers are under pressure due to market uncertainties, including rising feed prices, which will ultimately push many small-scale farmers out of the industry, predicts SAPPO chief executive Johann Kotzé.

African swine fever is no child’s play. It can literally destroy pig farmers overnight. Currently, Mzansi has at least 52 outbreaks across the country. An expert has top tips on ...

If new regulations are pushed through, Mzansi's pork producers could soon be forced to implement a number of solutions to, quite frankly, prevent pork meat from smelling. The pork industry, ...

Just weeks after African swine fever was first reported on farms in North West and the Western Cape, the South African Pork Producers’ Organisation (SAPPO) has detected another case in ...

Rise and shine Mzansi! As we are about to step into a new month, here are three things on the agricultural calendar you should look out for today. First up ...

South Africa’s pork industry is standing strong, with consumer demand remaining strong despite price increases caused by the higher prices farmers must pay for pig feed. The industry is also ...