Wandile Sihlobo, chief economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) and author of Finding Common Ground: Land, Equity & Agriculture (2020), has released his latest book, A Country of Two Agricultures: Exploring Disparities, Addressing Challenges, Seeking Solutions. In this work, Sihlobo takes a measured approach to shed light on the enduring divide…
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“What a privilege attending the Master Class in Broiler and Layer Feed Production, led by esteemed experts Dr Rick Kleyn and Dr Steve Leeson.” André Schoeman, technical research assistant at Chemuniqué This three-day event comprised 16 comprehensive sessions, delving into several critical topics related to commercial poultry nutrition. The sessions highlighted prevalent industry concerns and…
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Management and nutritional interventions can help swine producers reduce the economic consequences of low birth weight piglets, according to Zinpro Corporation, who hosted two webinars recently looking at the latest research in this area. Setting the scene, Dr Christof Rapp, a swine nutritionist with Zinpro, commented that low birth weight piglets are a consequence of…
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On 27 August 2020, DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences announced the opening of a new facility in Wuxi, China. This new animal nutrition manufacturing plant, valued at approximately $5 million (R83 million), will provide the local animal production industry with customised solutions to support the evolving needs of customers in China. “The new facility in Wuxi,…
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Nov
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The impact that mycotoxin contamination has on the nutritional status of both animals and humans, as well as the economic threat it poses, has been clearly defined and quantified. However, the socio-economic impact that these mycotoxins have is a far more complex issue. The levels of mycotoxin contamination and their overall effect can be compounded…
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Local opinions vary from sceptical to highly concerned regarding the threat that mycotoxin contamination poses as well as the negative impact it has on livestock production and food security. Due to the increasing incidence of mycotoxin contamination and the associated risks, it remains a priority in the international arena. It is important to understand the…