Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Red Meat Producers Organization Red Meat Producers Organization ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://rpo.co.za/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [TEKORT AAN STRATEGIESE ENTSTOWWE VEROORSAAKRAMPTOESTAND IN ROOIVLEISBEDRYF](https://rpo.co.za/tekort-aan-strategiese-entstowwe-veroorsaakramptoestand-in-rooivleisbedryf/) - Lees meer ... - [GERHARD SCHUTTE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE NATIONAL RED MEAT PRODUCERS’ ORGANISATION STEPS DOWN](https://rpo.co.za/gerhard-schutte-chief-executive-officer-of-the-national-red-meat-producers-organisation-steps-down/) - Read more ... - [GERHARD SCHUTTE HOOFUITVOERENDE BEAMPTE VAN DIE NASIONALE ROOIVLEISPRODUSENTE-ORGANISASIE TREE AF](https://rpo.co.za/gerhard-schutte-hoofuitvoerende-beampte-van-die-nasionale-rooivleisprodusente-organisasie-tree-af/) - Lees meer ... - [SHORTAGE OF STRATEGIC VACCINES CAUSES DISASTER IN THE RED MEAT INDUSTRY](https://rpo.co.za/shortage-of-strategic-vaccines-causes-disaster-in-the-red-meat-industry/) - Read more ... - [Red Meat Gazette July 2026](https://rpo.co.za/red-meat-gazette-july-2026/) - RPO-VLEISPRAATJIES - [EXPLANATORY NOTES - CONTROL MEASURES RELATING TO OUTBREAKS OF FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE](https://rpo.co.za/explanatory-notes-control-measures-relating-to-outbreaks-of-foot-and-mouth-disease/) - The long-awaited “Section 9” has finally been published. This document was long anticipated and can now be implemented. - [Red Meat Gazette June 2026](https://rpo.co.za/red-meat-gazette-june-2026/) - RPO-VLEISPRAATJIES - [Red Meat Gazette May 2026](https://rpo.co.za/red-meat-gazette-may-2026/) - RPO-VLEISPRAATJIES - [Boosting livestock performance with smarter trace minerals](https://rpo.co.za/boosting-livestock-performance-with-smarter-trace-minerals/) - A practical guide for farmers and nutritionists on improving efficiency, health, and profitability - [Pryswys: Standing together for a stronger agricultural future](https://rpo.co.za/pryswys-standing-together-for-a-stronger-agricultural-future/) - Agriculture has always been a sector built on resilience, innovation, and community. Despite the challenges producers face today - [Why an insurance broker matters in agriculture](https://rpo.co.za/why-an-insurance-broker-matters-in-agriculture/) - Choosing insurance in agriculture is about far more than just the premium. - [Waarom ’n versekeringsmakelaar in landbou saak maak](https://rpo.co.za/waarom-n-versekeringsmakelaar-in-landbou-saak-maak/) - Om landbouversekering te kies, gaan oor veel meer as die premie. - [Red Meat Gazette April 2026](https://rpo.co.za/red-meat-gazette-april-2026/) - RPO-VLEISPRAATJIES - [Stronger cattle through optimised nutrition in FMD-endemic regions](https://rpo.co.za/stronger-cattle-through-optimised-nutrition-in-fmd-endemic-regions/) - RPO-VLEISPRAATJIES - [Red Meat Gazette March 2026](https://rpo.co.za/red-meat-gazette-march-2026/) - RPO-VLEISPRAATJIES - [Red Meat Gazette January 2026](https://rpo.co.za/red-meat-gazette-january-2026/) - LOCAL NEWS | PLAASLIKE NUUS - [NASIONALE RPO SE REAKSIE OP DIE NASIONALE STRATEGIE OP BEK-EN-KLOUSEER](https://rpo.co.za/nasionale-rpo-se-reaksie-op-die-nasionale-strategie-op-bek-en-klouseer/) - Die Nasionale Rooivleisprodusente-organisasie (RPO) het kennis geneem van die mediainligtingsessie deur die Minister van Landbou, mnr. John Steenhuisen, op 14 Januarie 2026, waar hy die voorgestelde nasionale strategie vir die bekamping van bek-en-klouseer uiteengesit het. - [THE NATIONAL RPO’S REACTION ONTHE NATIONAL STRATEGY ON FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE](https://rpo.co.za/the-national-rpos-reaction-onthe-national-strategy-on-foot-and-mouth-disease/) - The National Red Meat Producers’ Organisation (RPO) took note of the media briefing by the Minister of Agriculture, Mr John Steenhuisen, on 14 January 2026, where he outlined the proposed national strategy for containing Foot-and-Mouth disease. - [GUIDELINE ON THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF MUNICIPALITIES IN REGARD TO FOOT-ANDMOUTHOUTBREAKS IN THE EASTERN CAPE](https://rpo.co.za/guideline-on-the-responsibilities-of-municipalities-in-regard-to-foot-andmouthoutbreaks-in-the-eastern-cape/) - This memorandum outlines the legal duties of a municipality in relation to controlled animal disease outbreaks, including its role as local government and its specific responsibilities as owner or manager of municipal land. - [FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE - WHAT IS NEW?](https://rpo.co.za/foot-and-mouth-disease-what-is-new/) - A new year often means new things, but unfortunately, at the beginning of the year, we are still faced with Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), which has spilt over from last year. - [BEK-EN-KLOUSEER - WAT IS NUUT?](https://rpo.co.za/bek-en-klouseer-wat-is-nuut/) - `n Nuwe jaar beteken ook dikwels nuwe dinge, maar ongelukkig sit ons aan die begin van die jaar steeds met Bek-en-Klouseer (BEK) wat oorgespoel het vanaf verlede jaar. - [Red Meat Gazette December 2025](https://rpo.co.za/red-meat-gazette-december-2025/) - LOCAL NEWS | PLAASLIKE NUUS - [Red Meat Gazette June 2025 A4](https://rpo.co.za/red-meat-gazette-june-2025-a4/) - LOCAL NEWS | PLAASLIKE NUUS - [Red Meat Gazette November 2025](https://rpo.co.za/red-meat-gazette-november-2025/) - LOCAL NEWS | PLAASLIKE NUUS - [Red Meat Gazette July 2025](https://rpo.co.za/red-meat-gazette-july-2025/) - LOCAL NEWS | PLAASLIKE NUUS - [Red Meat Gazette October 2025](https://rpo.co.za/red-meat-gazette-october-2025/) - LOCAL NEWS | PLAASLIKE NUUS - [Red Meat Gazette August 2025](https://rpo.co.za/red-meat-gazette-august-2025/) - LOCAL NEWS | PLAASLIKE NUUS - [Red Meat Gazette September 2025](https://rpo.co.za/red-meat-gazette-september-2025/) - LOCAL NEWS | PLAASLIKE NUUS - [Red Meat Gazette May 2025](https://rpo.co.za/red-meat-gazette-may-2025/) - LOCAL NEWS | PLAASLIKE NUUS - [FMD SEEDS FOR CULTIVATED PASTURES RELIEF](https://rpo.co.za/fmd-seeds-for-cultivated-pastures-relief/) - Many producers are currently unable to move their animals due to FMD. They are running out of pasture and are left with weaned calves that cannot be marketed. - [BEK Saad vir aangeplante weiding HULP](https://rpo.co.za/bek-saad-vir-aangeplante-weiding-hulp/) - Baie produsente kan tans nie hulle diere skuif nie weens BEK. Hulle hardloop uit weiding uit en sit met speenkalwers wat nie bemark kan word nie. - [RPO GIVES INPUT AT FOOT AND MOUTH INDABA](https://rpo.co.za/rpo-gives-input-at-foot-and-mouth-indaba/) - Annexures to the Regulations on the Movement of Animals - [RPO LEWER INSET BY BEK-EN-KLOUSEER INDABA](https://rpo.co.za/rpo-lewer-inset-by-bek-en-klouseer-indaba/) - Annexures to the Regulations on the Movement of Animals - [EXPORT SUCCESS: SOUTH AFRICAN CATTLE GENETIC MATERIAL TO PARAGUAY](https://rpo.co.za/export-success-south-african-cattle-genetic-material-to-paraguay/) - Annexures to the Regulations on the Movement of Animals - [UITVOERSUKSES: SA GROOTVEE-GENETIESE MATERIAAL NA PARAGUAY](https://rpo.co.za/uitvoersukses-sa-grootvee-genetiese-materiaal-na-paraguay/) - Annexures to the Regulations on the Movement of Animals - [Broker insight: Safeguarding your farm against the rising threat of veld fires](https://rpo.co.za/broker-insight-safeguarding-your-farm-against-the-rising-threat-of-veld-fires/) - Annexures to the Regulations on the Movement of Animals - [Makelaarsinsig: Beskerm jou plaas teen die toenemende bedreiging van veldbrande](https://rpo.co.za/makelaarsinsig-beskerm-jou-plaas-teen-die-toenemende-bedreiging-van-veldbrande/) - Annexures to the Regulations on the Movement of Animals - [Annexures to the Regulations on the Movement of Animals](https://rpo.co.za/annexures-to-the-regulations-on-the-movement-of-animals/) - Annexures to the Regulations on the Movement of Animals - [Saam met jou in elke seisoen van jou boerderyreis](https://rpo.co.za/saam-met-jou-in-elke-seisoen-van-jou-boerderyreis/) - IntegriSure bied meer as net versekering, dit bied ’n langtermyn-vennootskap wat in praktiese insig en werklike ervaring gewortel is. - [With you in every season of your farming journey](https://rpo.co.za/with-you-in-every-season-of-your-farming-journey/) - IntegriSure delivers more than just insurance, it offers a long-term partnership rooted in practical understanding and on-the-ground insight. - [Red Meat Gazette April 2025](https://rpo.co.za/red-meat-gazette-april-2025/) - LOCAL NEWS | PLAASLIKE NUUS - [RED MEAT INDUSTRY WINS WITH ZERO-RATED VAT APPLICATION](https://rpo.co.za/red-meat-industry-wins-with-zero-rated-vat-application/) - This announcement has been welcomed in red meat circles and is the culmination of co-ordinated collaboration between several red meat industry role-players. - [The future of risk management: How parametric insurance can change the game for farmers](https://rpo.co.za/the-future-of-risk-management-how-parametric-insurance-can-change-the-game-for-farmers/) - Farmers operate in an ever-changing and unpredictable environment where weather patterns, financial planning, and risk management require adaptive solutions. - [BEK-EN-KLOUSEER IN DIE KOLLIG / FMD IN THE SPOTLIGHT](https://rpo.co.za/bek-en-klouseer-in-die-kollig-fmd-in-the-spotlight/) - Die Oos-Kaapse RPO, RMIS en Agri Oos-Kaap het op 19 Junie 2024 'n bek-en-klouseer-konferensie by die Garden Court Hotel in Port Elizabeth aangebied, wat deur meer as 130 gaste bygewoon is. / The Eastern Cape RPO, RMIS, and Agri EC hosted a foot and mouth disease (FMD) Conference at the Garden Court Hotel in Port Elizabeth on 19 June 2024, with over 130 guests in attendance. - [NATIONAL STOCK THEFT REPORTING PROCEDURE](https://rpo.co.za/national-stock-theft-reporting-procedure/) - All information is captured and stored on the Earth Ranger platform and is dealt with confidentially and in accordance with the provisions of POPIA. - [Protect what’s yours](https://rpo.co.za/protect-whats-yours/) - South African producers know the blood, sweat, and tears poured into raising cattle. Every herd is more than just an asset. - [NEW MEMBERS ELECTED ON THE NATIONAL RPO MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE](https://rpo.co.za/new-members-elected-on-the-national-rpo-management-committee/) - NEW MEMBERS ELECTED. At the RPO Executive Council meeting held on 13 February 2025 in Pretoria, both Vice-Chairperson positions were filled with new electees. - [Rooivleis en naspeurbaarheid: Die bal is aan die rol](https://rpo.co.za/rooivleis-en-naspeurbaarheiddie-bal-is-aan-die-rol/) - Naspeurbaarheid in die rooivleisbedryf is ‘n toenemende werklikheid en die Rooivleisbedryfsdiens (RMIS) het onlangs ‘n dokument gepubliseer wat verduidelik waar die proses in dié verband tans staan. Dr Frikkie Maré en Dewald Olivier gee nou perspektief. - [The Beef Genomics Program](https://rpo.co.za/the-beef-genomics-program/) - The good news is that it’s not all doom and gloom: With the right risk management strategies, it is possible to thrive in 2025, despite these challenges. - [Thrive in 2025: A risk management overview for red meat producers](https://rpo.co.za/thrive-in-2025-a-risk-management-overview-for-red-meat-producers/) - The good news is that it’s not all doom and gloom: With the right risk management strategies, it is possible to thrive in 2025, despite these challenges. - [FMD AND VACCINATION: FAMILIARISE YOURSELF WITH THE FACTS](https://rpo.co.za/fmd-and-vaccination-familiarise-yourself-with-the-facts/) - A recent media article stating that the public could purchase foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccines from Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP) confused livestock producers. - [Listeriose in diere](https://rpo.co.za/listeriose-in-diere-2/) - Listeriose word veroorsaak deur ‘n bakterium (kiem), Listeria monocytogenes. - [ARTHROSIS WITH LAMENESS IN CATTLE](https://rpo.co.za/arthrosis-with-lameness-in-cattle/) - In 1982, cattle farmers and local veterinarians in the Vryburg area of the North West Province noticed a new disease, a non-infectious degenerative condition of joints now referred to as arthrosis. - [Animal Health Act](https://rpo.co.za/animal-health-act/) - NOTICE 168 OF 2011 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES - ANIMAL DISEASES ACT, 1984 (ACT NO. 35 OF 1984) - [‘n Dosyn dinge wat jy moet weet van beesbrusellose](https://rpo.co.za/n-dosyn-dinge-wat-jy-moet-weet-van-beesbrusellose/) - Brusellose is nie ‘n enkelvoudige siekte nie en kan die produktiwiteit van jou kudde stadigaan wegkalwe. - [AMERIKAANSE BEESVLEISBEDRYF REAGEER OP VOORGESTELDE DIEETRIGLYNE / US BEEF INDUSTRY RESPONDS TO NEW DIETARY GUIDELINES RECOMMENDATIONS](https://rpo.co.za/amerikaanse-beesvleisbedryf-reageer-op-voorgestelde-dieetriglyne-us-beef-industry-responds-to-new-dietary-guidelines-recommendations/) - Nuwe aanbevelings is deur die Amerikaanse advieskomitee vir dieetriglyne vrygestel wat voorstel dat rooivleisverbruik verminder word en met meer bone, ertjies en lensies vervang moet word. - [MITES OOR DIE OORSAAK VAN JIG DIE NEK IN GESLAAN / STUDY BUSTS MYTHS ABOUT CAUSE OF GOUT](https://rpo.co.za/mites-oor-die-oorsaak-van-jig-die-nek-in-geslaan-study-busts-myths-about-cause-of-gout/) - 'n Groot internasionale studie het bevind jig is 'n chroniese siekte waar genetika 'n groot oorsaak is, eerder as die lewenstylkeuses van die lyer. / A major international study has found gout is a chronic illness where genetics is a major cause, rather than lifestyle choices of the sufferer. - [FEESSEISOEN-REËLINGS / FESTIVE SEASON ARRANGEMENTS](https://rpo.co.za/feesseisoen-reelings-festive-season-arrangements/) - Belanghebbendes word in kennis gestel dat die Onderstepoort-laboratorium gesluit sal wees vanaf 16 Desember 2024 tot 6 Januarie 2025. Gedurende hierdie tydperk sal slegs monsters wat ingedien word op vermoede van infeksie ontleed word. Roetinemonsters vir bewegings, uitvoere en toesig moet in Januarie 2025 ingedien word. - [VIER PROVINSIES IS VRY VAN BEK-EN-KLOUSEER VERKLAAR](https://rpo.co.za/vier-provinsies-is-vry-van-bek-en-klouseer-verklaar/) - Die Departement van Landbou het aangekondig dat die bek-en-klouseer-uitbreking, wat gedurende 2021-2022 plaasgevind het, suksesvol opgelos is in die Noordwes, Vrystaat, Gauteng en Mpumalanga. - [GEMENGDE RESULTATE VIR DIE NAMIBIESE VEEBEDRYF / MIXED RESULTS FOR THE NAMIBIA LIVESTOCK INDUSTRY](https://rpo.co.za/gemengde-resultate-vir-die-namibiese-veebedryf-mixed-results-for-the-namibia-livestock-industry/) - Ná stewige groei gedurende die voorafgaande kwartale van 2024, het die vee- en vleisbedryf gemengde resultate gedurende die derde kwartaal van 2024 geregistreer, volgens die Namibië Lewendehawe- en Lewendehaweprodukteraad. - [DIE SKOONHEID VAN DIE HERKOUERDIER / THE BEAUTY OF THE GRAZING BEAST](https://rpo.co.za/die-skoonheid-van-die-herkouerdier-the-beauty-of-the-grazing-beast/) - Herkouers is weidende herbivore wat hul voedingstowwe vanuit plant-gebaseerde voedsel verkry. Hulle doen dit deur onder meer hul voer in 'n gespesialiseerde maag te fermenteer voordat vertering plaasvind. - [KLIMAATADVIES VIR DIE 2024/25-SOMERSEISOEN / CLIMATE ADVISORY FOR THE 2024/25 SUMMER SEASON](https://rpo.co.za/klimaatadvies-vir-die-2024-25-somerseisoen-climate-advisory-for-the-2024-25-summer-season/) - Groot dele van die land rapporteer tans redelike tot swak veld- en veetoestande, en baie droëlandboere het nog nie genoeg reën gekry voor planttyd nie, volgens die klimaatadvies vir die 2024/25-somerseisoen, soos gepubliseer deur die Departement van Landbou, Grondhervorming en Landelike Ontwikkeling. - [WANPERSPEPSIES OOR DIE WITKRUISAREND/MISPERCEPTIONS ABOUT THE WHITE-CRESTED EAGLE](https://rpo.co.za/wanperspepsies-oor-die-witkruisarend-misperceptions-about-the-white-crested-eagle/) - Die witkruisarend word dikwels verkeerdelik daarvan beskuldig dat hy lammers doodmaak, volgens die Predasiebestuursforum van die Noord-Kaap. / The white-crested eagle is often wrongly accused of killing lambs, according to the Northern Cape Predation Management Forum. - [KZN RPO WERK SAAM MET ALLE ROLSPELERS OM VEEDIEFSTAL AAN TE SPREEK / KZN RPO COLLABORATES WITH ALL ROLE PLAYERS TO ADDRESS STOCK THEFT](https://rpo.co.za/kzn-rpo-werk-saam-met-alle-rolspelers-om-veediefstal-aan-te-spreek-kzn-rpo-collaborates-with-all-role-players-to-address-stock-theft/) - Die KZN RPO-adviestoonbank oor veediefstalverwante aangeleenthede verteenwoordig alle vee-eienaars by die nasionale, provinsiale en stasie se landelike veiligheidsprioriteitkomiteevergaderings. - [NASIONALE VEEDIEFSTAL VOORKOMINGSFORUM BESPREEK VERSKEIE SAKE VAN BELANG / NATIONAL STOCK THEFT PREVENTION FORUM ADDRESSES A NUMBER OF ISSUES](https://rpo.co.za/nasionale-veediefstal-voorkomingsforum-bespreek-verskeie-sake-van-belang-national-stock-theft-prevention-forum-addresses-a-number-of-issues/) - Die Nasionale Veediefstal Voorkomingsforum het verskeie sake van kritiese belang bespreek tydens sy laaste vergadering vir die jaar gehou op 13 November 2024. / The National Stock Theft Prevention Forum discussed several matters of critical importance during its last meeting for the year held on 13 November 2024. - [GAUTENG BIED WERKSWINKEL OOR MERK VAN VEE AAN / GAUTENG HOSTS LIVESTOCK MARKING WORKSHOP](https://rpo.co.za/gauteng-bied-werkswinkel-oor-merk-van-vee-aan-gauteng-hosts-livestock-marking-workshop/) - Die RPO Gauteng en Gauteng Veediefstalforum het op 15 November ‘n werkswinkel aangebied oor die merk van vee en die gesondheidrisiko wat onwettige slagtings vir die publiek kan inhou. - [WES-KAAP RPO WOEKER IN DIE WES-KAAP / RPO WESTERN CAPE WORKING HARD ON BEHALF OF PRODUCERS](https://rpo.co.za/wes-kaap-rpo-woeker-in-die-wes-kaap-rpo-western-cape-working-hard-on-behalf-of-producers/) - ‘n Wes-Kaap bek-en klouseer werkgroep onder voorsitterskap van Jaco van den Berg, Voorsitter van Wes-Kaap RPO, is onlangs in die lewe geroep. / A Western Cape foot and mouth disease (FMD) working group chaired by Jaco van den Berg, Chairman of the Western Cape RPO was recently established. - [BELANGRIKHEID VAN YSTER BEKLEMTOON IN BEWUSMAKINGSWEEK / IMPORTANCE OF IRON STRESSED IN AWARENESS WEEK](https://rpo.co.za/belangrikheid-van-yster-beklemtoon-in-bewusmakingsweek-importance-of-iron-stressed-in-awareness-week/) - Met die viering van die wêreldwye ysterbewustheidsweek het Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) by die wêreldwye inisiatief aangesluit om bewustheid te kweek oor die deurslaggewende rol wat Australiese rooivleis in 'n gesonde dieet speel. - [BRITSE ROOIVLEISUITVOERDERS VERKEN DIE SUID-AFRIKAANSE MARK / UK RED MEAT EXPORTERS EXPLORE SOUTH AFRICAN MARKET](https://rpo.co.za/britse-rooivleisuitvoerders-verken-die-suid-afrikaanse-mark-uk-red-meat-exporters-explore-south-african-market/) - Koeie het die vermoë om metaan teen ‘n kommerwekkende tempo in die atmosfeer vry te stel, maar nuwe data toon dat hulle 'n belangrike rol kan speel in die vernuwing van plaasgrond. - [KOEIE KAN WAARSKYNLIK HELP MET VERNUWING VAN GROND / COWS LIKELY TO HELP TO RENEW SOIL](https://rpo.co.za/koeie-kan-waarskynlik-help-met-vernuwing-van-grond-cows-likely-to-help-to-renew-soil/) - Koeie het die vermoë om metaan teen ‘n kommerwekkende tempo in die atmosfeer vry te stel, maar nuwe data toon dat hulle 'n belangrike rol kan speel in die vernuwing van plaasgrond. - [BEK-EN-KLOUSEER-UITBREKING IN DIE OOS-KAAP BLY KOMMERWEKKEND / FMD OUTBREAK IN EASTERN CAPE REMAINS A CONCERN](https://rpo.co.za/bek-en-klouseer-uitbreking-in-die-oos-kaap-bly-kommerwekkend-fmd-outbreak-in-eastern-cape-remains-a-concern/) - Die voortslepende bek-en-klouseer-uitbrekings in die Oos-Kaap bly 'n wesenlike bekommernis vir die Minister van Landbou, luidens 'n persverklaring deur sy departement. - [NAMIBIESE VEESEKTOR TOON DALINGS / DECLINES EXPERIENCED IN NAMIBIAN LIVESTOCK SECTOR](https://rpo.co.za/namibiese-veesektor-toon-dalings-declines-experienced-in-namibian-livestock-sector/) - Die Namibiese veesektor het jaar-op-jaar afnames in alle groot subsektore gedurende Augustus 2024 ervaar, met die uitsondering van die varksubsektor, volgens die Lewendehawe en Lewendehaweprodukte Raad. - [KNELPUNTE BESPREEK TYDENS VERGADERING OOR VEEDIEFSTAL / VARIOUS PROBLEMS DISCUSSED DURING MEETING ON LIVESTOCK THEFT](https://rpo.co.za/knelpunte-bespreek-tydens-vergadering-oor-veediefstal-various-problems-discussed-during-meeting-on-livestock-theft/) - Verskeie belangrike aangeleenthede is bespreek tydens ‘n vergadering wat op 12 September 2024 gehou is tussen die Landelike Veiligheids- en Veediefstalforum Noord-Kaap en die Nasionale Vervolgingsgesag (NVG) van die Noord-Kaap. - [PRODUSENTE EN DIE BEDRYF IS AFHANKLIK VAN MEKAAR / PRODUCERS AND INDUSTRY ARE DEPENDENT ON EACH OTHER](https://rpo.co.za/produsente-en-die-bedryf-is-afhanklik-van-mekaar-producers-and-industry-are-dependent-on-each-other/) - Produsente is van die bedryf afhanklik en die bedryf is afhanklik van produsente, was die boodskap wat na vore getree het tydens die bespreking van die waardeketting wat die RPO Noord-Kaap op 30 September 2024 in Upington aangebied het. - [DIE RPO DEUR DIE OË VAN ‘N PRODUSENT / THE RPO THROUGH THE EYES OF A PRODUCERFARMERS HAVE POWERFUL WEAPONS](https://rpo.co.za/die-rpo-deur-die-oe-van-n-produsent-the-rpo-through-the-eyes-of-a-producerfarmers-have-powerful-weapons/) - Kobus Bester het produsente uitgedaag om hulself af te vra hoe hulle beplan om vernuwing en verbetering teweeg te bring. - [BOERE BESKIK OOR MAGTIGE WAPENS / FARMERS HAVE POWERFUL WEAPONS](https://rpo.co.za/boere-beskik-oor-magtige-wapens-farmers-have-powerful-weapons/) - Dit is vir SAVPO belangrik om só geposisioneer te wees dat die organisasie relevant vir die verbruiker sal wees, sê dr Peter Evans, Hoofuitvoerende Beampte van SAVPO. - [SAVPO IS RELEVANT VIR PRODUSENT ÉN VERBRUIKER / SAPPO IS RELEVANT FOR PRODUCER AND CONSUMER](https://rpo.co.za/savpo-is-relevant-vir-produsent-en-verbruiker-sappo-is-relevant-for-producer-and-consumer/) - Dit is vir SAVPO belangrik om só geposisioneer te wees dat die organisasie relevant vir die verbruiker sal wees, sê dr Peter Evans, Hoofuitvoerende Beampte van SAVPO. - [‘N ORGANISASIE VIR PRODUSENTE, DEUR PRODUSENTE / AN ORGANISATION FOR PRODUCERS, BY PRODUCERS](https://rpo.co.za/n-organisasie-vir-produsente-deur-produsente-an-organisation-for-producers-by-producers/) - Dr Frikkie Maré, Hoofuitvoerende Beampte van die nasionale RPO, het tydens die nasionale RPO se konferensie wat onlangs by Nampo/ALFA in Bothaville plaasgevind het, produsente uitgenooi om deel te wees en te bly van die RPO, ‘n organisasie vir produsente, deur produsente. - [RPO KONFERENSIE / CONFERENCE 2024](https://rpo.co.za/rpo-konferensie-conference-2024/) - Die nasionale RPO se konferensie vir 2024 was gehou op 17 Oktober 2024 by NAMPO/Alfa in Bothaville. - [Bly weg uit die kake van onderversekering / Beware the bite of underinsurance](https://rpo.co.za/bly-weg-uit-die-kake-van-onderversekering-beware-the-bite-of-underinsurance/) - Dit kan verpletterend wees om uit te vind dat jou versekeringsuitbetaling minder is as wat jy nodig het en dat jy dus nie ná ’n voorval na normaal terug kan keer nie. - [MENSE WAT MEER VAN ROOIVLEIS WEET, EET MEER DAARVAN / WHY PEOPLE WHO KNOW MORE ABOUT RED MEAT ARE EATING MORE OF IT](https://rpo.co.za/mense-wat-meer-van-rooivleis-weet-eet-meer-daarvan-why-people-who-know-more-about-red-meat-are-eating-more-of-it/) - Nuwe navorsing van Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) het getoon dat metropolitaanse Australiërs wat kundig is oor die rooivleisbedryf, waarskynlik meer rooivleis sal eet as ander mense. - [NUWE ENTSTOF BESKERM BEESTE TEEN DODELIKE BOSLUISOORDRAAGBARE SIEKTES / NEW VACCINE PROTECTS CATTLE FROM DEADLY TICK-BORNE DISEASE](https://rpo.co.za/nuwe-entstof-beskerm-beeste-teen-dodelike-bosluisoordraagbare-siektes-new-vaccine-protects-cattle-from-deadly-tick-borne-disease/) - Navorsers van die Universiteit van Missouri werk daaraan om die eerste entstof ooit te ontwikkel wat beeste kan beskerm teen 'n verwoestende bosluisoorgedraagde beessiekte, beesanaplasmose. - [BEK-EN-KLOUSEER IN SUID-AFRIKA / FMD IN SOUTH AFRICA](https://rpo.co.za/bek-en-klouseer-in-suid-afrika-fmd-in-south-africa/) - Suid-Afrika het voor Januarie 2019 'n bek-en-klouseer-vrye sone sonder inenting gehad. - [KZN LIG PRODUSENTE IN OOR BEK-EN-KLOUSEER / KZN INFORM PRODUCERS ABOUT FMD FACTS](https://rpo.co.za/kzn-lig-produsente-in-oor-bek-en-klouseer-kzn-inform-producers-about-fmd-facts/) - KZN RPO het onlangs saam met KZN MPO en Kwanalu 'n baie suksesvolle inligtingsdag by Nottingham Road Hotel aangebied, met die feite en waarhede rondom bek-en-klouseer as onderwerp. - [WERKSOMSTANDIGHEDE VAN VEAARTSE ONDER DIE SOEKLIG / VET WORKING CONDITIONS UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT](https://rpo.co.za/werksomstandighede-van-veaartse-onder-die-soeklig-vet-working-conditions-under-the-spotlight/) - Die Minister van Landbou, mnr John Steenhuisen, het homself daartoe verbind om te verseker dat die werksomstandighede van dieregesondheidspraktisyns in Suid-Afrika verbeter. - [DIE JONGSTE BEK-EN-KLOUSEER-SITUASIE IN DIE OOS-KAAP / THE LATEST FMD SITUATION IN THE EASTERN CAPE](https://rpo.co.za/die-jongste-bek-en-klouseer-situasie-in-die-oos-kaap-the-latest-fmd-situation-in-the-eastern-cape/) - Die Departement van Landbou het op 26 Julie 2024 'n bek-en-klouseer siektebestuursgebied verklaar om dele van die Kouga- en Kou-Kamma-munisipaliteite in die Oos-Kaap in te sluit. - [GEMENGDE RESULTATE VIR NAMIBIESE VEEBEDRYF / MIXED RESULTS FOR NAMIBIAN LIVESTOCK INDUSTRY](https://rpo.co.za/gemengde-resultate-vir-namibiese-veebedryf-mixed-results-for-namibian-livestock-industry/) - Die Namibiese vee- en vleisbedryf het jaar-op-jaar gemengde resultate gedurende Julie 2024 aangeteken. - [BEESVLEISINVOERE NEIG HOËR / BEEF IMPORTS TEND HIGHER](https://rpo.co.za/beesvleisinvoere-neig-hoer-beef-imports-tend-higher/) - Altesaam 2 563 ton beesvleis is tydens Julie 2024 ingevoer. Dit verteenwoordig 'n toename van 20% in vergelyking met Julie 2023, volgens Agri Inspec. - [RMIS STEL MOBIELE VERWERKINGSEENHEDE VIR KLEINSKAALSE BOERE BEKEND / RMIS LAUNCHES MOBILE PROCESSING UNITS FOR SMALL-SCALE FARMERS](https://rpo.co.za/rmis-stel-mobiele-verwerkingseenhede-vir-kleinskaalse-boere-bekend-rmis-launches-mobile-processing-units-for-small-scale-farmers/) - Die Rooivleisbedryfsdienste (RMIS) het 'n inisiatief geloods wat daarop gemik is om veebestuur vir kleinskaalse en kommunale boere regoor Suid-Afrika te transformeer. - [VEE-NASPEURBAARHEID IN SUID-AFRIKA IN FASES BENADER / A PHASED APPROACH TO LIVESTOCK TRACEABILITY IN SOUTH AFRICA](https://rpo.co.za/vee-naspeurbaarheid-in-suid-afrika-in-fases-benader-a-phased-approach-to-livestock-traceability-in-south-africa/) - Die Suid-Afrikaanse rooivleisbedryf het lank reeds die kritieke belangrikheid van 'n vee-naspeurbaarheidstelsel erken, wat nie net uitdagings soos siekte-uitbrekings sal aanspreek nie, maar ook aansienlike ekonomiese voordele sal ontsluit. - [SPESIALE VEEDIEFSTALOPERASIE LEI TOT GROOT SUKSES / SPECIAL STOCK THEFT OPERATION LEADS TO MASSIVE SUCCESS](https://rpo.co.za/spesiale-veediefstaloperasie-lei-tot-groot-sukses-special-stock-theft-operation-leads-to-massive-success/) - In onlangse maande is die kommersiële boere van die Ugie-, Maclear- (Nqanqarhu-) en Elliot (Khowa)-gebiede bedreig deur veediewe wat amok gemaak het in die gebied. - ['N SUKSESVERHAAL OM VEE TERUG TE VIND / A STOCK THEFT RECOVERY SUCCESS STORY](https://rpo.co.za/n-suksesverhaal-om-vee-terug-te-vind-a-stock-theft-recovery-success-story/) - 'n Boer van die Venterstad-omgewing in die Oos-Kaap het onlangs 'n veediefstalsaak in die vroeë oggendure by die Agri Oos-Kaap Koördineringsentrum aangemeld. - [TERUGVOER OOR DIE OOS-KAAPSE RPO-KONGRES / FEEDBACK ON THE EASTERN CAPE RPO CONGRESS](https://rpo.co.za/terugvoer-oor-die-oos-kaapse-rpo-kongres-feedback-on-the-eastern-cape-rpo-congress/) - Die Oos-Kaap RPO-kongres is op 1 Augustus 2024 by Mentors Country Estate in Jeffreysbaai gehou. 'n Goed bygewoonde kongres het baie suksesvol geëindig nadat baie sake wat aan die orde gestel is, positiewe terugvoer ontvang het. - [BESKERM JOU VEE TEEN VELDBRANDE / PROTECT YOUR STOCK AGAINST VELD FIRES](https://rpo.co.za/beskerm-jou-vee-teen-veldbrande-protect-your-stock-against-veld-fires/) - Veldbrande kan dikwels groot gebiede raak en honderde of duisende lewendehawe kan ernstig beseer word of hul lewens verloor. - [KLIMAATSLIM AMBASSADEUR DEEL SY KENNIS / CLIMATE-SMART AMBASSADOR SHARES HIS KNOWLEDGE](https://rpo.co.za/klimaatslim-ambassadeur-deel-sy-kennis-climate-smart-ambassador-shares-his-knowledge/) - Grondverbetering, veldverbetering, infrastuktuurverbetering en kuddeverbetering is ‘n deurlopende proses om winsgewende skaapboerdery te verseker , sê Charl Saunderson. - [RPO NOORD-KAAP POOG OM DRUK OP STAATSVEEARTSE TE VERLIG / RPO NORTHERN CAPE AIMS TO RELIEVE PRESSURE ON STATE VETS](https://rpo.co.za/rpo-noord-kaap-poog-om-druk-op-staatsveeartse-te-verlig-rpo-northern-cape-aims-to-relieve-pressure-on-state-vets/) - Dis nie aldag dat mens ‘n desperate boodskap ontvang van ‘n regeringsamptenaar wat uit die goedheid van haar hart en ten bate van die hele boeregemeenskap ‘n pleidooi lewer nie. / It is not every day that one receives a desperate message from a government official who makes a plea out of the goodness of her heart and for the benefit of the entire farming community. - [BEESTE EET MINDER AS DIT WARM IS / CATTLE EAT LESS WHEN IT IS HOT](https://rpo.co.za/beeste-eet-minder-as-dit-warm-is-cattle-eat-less-when-it-is-hot/) - Wanneer beeste te warm kry, is hulle geneig om op te hou vreet, sê Raluca Mateescu van die Universiteit van Florida se Instituut vir Voedsel- en Landbouwetenskappe / When cattle are too hot, they tend to stop eating, said Raluca Mateescu, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences professor in the department of animal science. - [AUSSIE-ROOIVLEISUITVOERE NA DIE VERENIGDE KONINKRYK STYG MET 500% / AUSSIE RED MEAT EXPORTS TO UK SEE 500% INCREASE](https://rpo.co.za/aussie-rooivleisuitvoere-na-die-verenigde-koninkryk-styg-met-500-aussie-red-meat-exports-to-uk-see-500-increase/) - Een jaar ná die Verenigde Koninkryk-Australië-vrye handelsooreenkoms styg invoere van Australië voortdurend. / One year on from the UK-Australia free trade agreement and red meat imports from down under are rising steadily - [VINNIGE REAKSIESPAN VIR BEK-EN-KLOUSEER / RAPID RESPONSE TEAM FOR FMD](https://rpo.co.za/vinnige-reaksiespan-vir-bek-en-klouseer-rapid-response-team-for-fmd/) - Die Minister van Landbou, mnr John Steenhuisen, het ingevolge artikel 2(1) van die Wet op Dieresiektes 'n vinnige reaksiespan daargestel. / Agriculture Minister, Mr John Steenhuisen has established a rapid response team in accordance to section 2(1) of the Animal Diseases Act - [DIERESIEKTES IN DIE NOORD-KAAP / ANIMAL DISEASES IN THE NORTHERN CAPE](https://rpo.co.za/dieresiektes-in-die-noord-kaap-animal-diseases-in-the-northern-cape/) - Verskeie siektes is in die Noord-Kaap aangemeld, volgens die verslag vir die tydperk van 1 April tot 15 Augustus 2024. / Various diseases were reported in the Northern Cape, according to its report for the period from 1 April to 15 August 2024. - [MEER BEESVLEIS INGEVOER AS TYDENS VORIGE JAAR / INCREASED BOVINE IMPORTED COMPARED TO PREVIOUS YEAR](https://rpo.co.za/meer-beesvleis-ingevoer-as-tydens-vorige-jaar-increased-bovine-imported-compared-to-previous-year/) - Die invoer van beesvleis vir Junie 2024 het 2 784 ton beloop, wat 'n toename van 27% verteenwoordig / Bovine meat imports for June 2024 amounted to 2 784 tons, representing an increase of 27% - [RPO SE REAKSIE OP OPROEPE VIR 'N NUL BTW-KOERS OP BEVRORE HOENDER / RPO’S RESPONSE TO CALLS FOR A ZERO-VAT RATING ON FROZEN CHICKEN](https://rpo.co.za/rpo-se-reaksie-op-oproepe-vir-n-nul-btw-koers-op-bevrore-hoender-rpos-response-to-calls-for-a-zero-vat-rating-on-frozen-chicken/) - SAPA die DA doen tans ‘n beroep dat individuele kitsbevrore hoenderprodukte 'n nul-BTW-koers moet hê / SAPA the DA are currently asking for individual quick frozen (IQF) chicken products to be zero VAT - [KZN RPO DRA BY TOT SUKSESVOLLE HANDEL / KZN RPO CONTRIBUTES TO SUCCESSFUL TRADE](https://rpo.co.za/kzn-rpo-dra-by-tot-suksesvolle-handel-kzn-rpo-contributes-to-successful-trade/) - Die KZN RPO was weer vanjaar baie betrokke by vennootskappe met produsente ten opsigte van produksieverkope, bulverkope en spesiale verkope. / The KZN RPO have again this year been very involved in partnering with producers in terms of production sales, bull sales and special sales. - [NOORD-KAAP BIED PREDASIEBESTUURSKURSUSSE AAN / NORTHERN CAPE PRESENTED PREDATION MANAGEMENT COURSES](https://rpo.co.za/noord-kaap-bied-predasiebestuurskursusse-aan-northern-cape-presented-predation-management-courses/) - Die RPO Noord-Kaap het van 24 Julie tot 1 Augustus in samewerking met die NWKV en PMSA ‘n reeks predasiebestuurkursusse in die provinsie aangebied. / The RPO Northern Cape presented a series of predation management courses in the province from 24 July to 1 August in collaboration with the NWGA and PMSA. - [EET VROUE MINDER VLEIS AS MANS? / EXCESS TEMPERATURES CAUSE LOW FLOCKING CONCERNS IN SHEEP](https://rpo.co.za/eet-vroue-minder-vleis-as-mans-excess-temperatures-cause-low-flocking-concerns-in-sheep/) - ’n Nuwe studie het bevind dat mans meer vleis as vroue eet... / A new study has found that men eat more meat than women... - [OORMATIGE TEMPERATURE KAN LAE SKAAPKUDDES VEROORSAAK / EXCESS TEMPERATURES CAUSE LOW FLOCKING CONCERNS IN SHEEP](https://rpo.co.za/oormatige-temperature-kan-lae-skaapkuddes-veroorsaak-excess-temperatures-cause-low-flocking-concerns-in-sheep/) - Hoë temperature gedurende kritieke tydperke van die voortplantingsiklus van skape lei daartoe dat 2,1 miljoen minder lammers elke jaar in Australië geproduseer word. Dit kos skaapboere jaarliks na raming $97 miljoen. / High temperatures during critical periods of the reproductive cycle of sheep result in 2.1 million fewer lambs produced in Australia each year, costing sheep farmers an estimated $97 million annually. - [MEER PRODUKTIEWE VEE DIE BESTE MANIER OM VRYSTELLINGS TE VERLAAG / MORE PRODUCTIVE LIVESTOCK IS THE WAY TO LOWER EMISSIONS](https://rpo.co.za/meer-produktiewe-vee-die-beste-manier-om-vrystellings-te-verlaag-more-productive-livestock-is-the-way-to-lower-emissions/) - Terwyl ‘n groot gedeelte van die media die boodskap bevorder dat verbruikers gedwing moet word om minder rooivleis te eet ... / While many headlines push the message that pushing consumers to eat less red meat... - [BIOSEKURITEIT IS 'N PRIORITEIT VIR DEPARTEMENT VAN LANDBOU / BIOSECURITY A PRIORITY FOR DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE](https://rpo.co.za/biosekuriteit-is-n-prioriteit-vir-departement-van-landbou-biosecurity-a-priority-for-department-of-agriculture/) - Die Minister van Landbou, mnr John Steenhuisen, het in sy onlangse begrotingsrede beklemtoon dat biosekuriteit 'n prioriteit vir die departement bly. / The Minister of Agriculture, Mr John Steenhuisen, has in his recent budget vote emphasised that biosecurity remains a priority for the department. - [DIE STRYD TEEN VEEDIEFSTAL : NASIONALE VEEDIEFSTAL VOORKOMINGSFORUM EN RMIS : LOODSPROJEK / THE FIGHT AGAINST LIVESTOCK THEFT : NATIONAL STOCK THEFT PREVENTION FORUM AND RMIS : PILOT PROJECT](https://rpo.co.za/die-stryd-teen-veediefstal-nasionale-veediefstal-voorkomingsforum-en-rmis-loodsprojek-the-fight-against-livestock-theft-national-stock-theft-prevention-forum-and-rmis-pilot-project/) - In 2024 het RMIS Inklusiewe Groei 'n loodsprogram in samewerking met die Nasionale Veediefstalvoorkomingsforum, bekendgestel. / In 2024, RMIS Inclusive Growth, in collaboration with the National Livestock Theft Prevention Forum, introduced a pilot programme. - [INVOERE NEIG EFFENS HOËR / IMPORTS SLIGHTLY HIGHER](https://rpo.co.za/invoere-neig-effens-hoer-imports-slightly-higher/) - Beesvleisinvoere het 1 921 ton vir Mei 2024 beloop wat 'n toename van 3,5 % verteenwoordig as dit met Mei 2023 vergelyk word, volgens Agri Inspec. / Bovine meat imports for May 2024 amounted to 1 921 tons, representing an increase of 3.5 % if compared to May 2023, according to Agri Inspec. - [VLEISINVOERE LAAT DIE WENKBROUE LIG / MEAT IMPORTS RAISE EYEBROWS](https://rpo.co.za/vleisinvoere-laat-die-wenkbroue-lig-meat-imports-raise-eyebrows/) - Die invoerstatistiek van rooivleis sowel as lewendige vee word maandeliks bekend gemaak in verslae deur verskillende agentskappe. Die bron van hierdie statistiek is egter SARS, wat die hoeveelhede en pryse van invoere bekendmaak. / The import statistics of red meat as well as live stock are published monthly in reports by different agencies. However, the source of these statistics is SARS, which publishes the quantities and prices of imports. - [NUWE SPAN LEI DIE RPO NOORD-KAAP / NEW TEAM LEADS THE RPO NORTHERN CAPE](https://rpo.co.za/nuwe-span-lei-die-rpo-noord-kaap-new-team-leads-the-rpo-northern-cape/) - Die RPO Noord-Kaap het tydens sy onlangse jaarlikse kongres ‘n nuwe bestuurspan verkies. / The RPO Northern Cape elected a new management team during their recent annual congress. - [RPO NOORD-KAAP FOKUS OP KNELPUNTE IN VEEDIEFSTALVOORKOMING / RPO NORTHERN CAPE FOCUS ON BOTTLENECKS IN STOCK THEFT PREVENTION](https://rpo.co.za/rpo-noord-kaap-fokus-op-knelpunte-in-veediefstalvoorkoming-rpo-northern-cape-focus-on-bottlenecks-in-stock-theft-prevention/) - Die RPO Noord-Kaap het op 10 Julie 2024 in samewerking met die SAPD se veediefstaleenheid in Kimberley vergader / The RPO Northern Cape Stock Theft Prevention Forum met on 10 July 2024 in collaboration with SAPS stock theft unit in Kimberley - [LIMPOPO BRING SY KANT TEEN VEEDIEFSTAL / LIMPOPO ADDRESSES LIVESTOCK THEFT](https://rpo.co.za/limpopo-bring-sy-kant-teen-veediefstal-limpopo-addresses-livestock-theft/) - Die Limpopo Vee- en Wild Diefstalvoorkomingsforum het op 3 Julie 2024 vergader met Douw Pelser as voorsitter en Brig. Masingi, die SAPD provinsiale hoof van ernstige en geweldsmisdade, as vise-voorsitter. / The Limpopo Livestock and Wildlife Theft Prevention Forum met on 3 July 2024 with Mr Douw Pelser as chairman and Brig. Masingi, the SAPS provincial head of serious and violent crimes, as vice-chairman. - [RPO NOORD-KAAP HOU KONGRES / RPO NORTHERN CAPE HOLDS CONGRESS](https://rpo.co.za/rpo-noord-kaap-hou-kongres-rpo-northern-cape-holds-congress/) - Die RPO Noord-Kaap se jaarlikse kongres is op 6 Junie 2024 by die Flamingo Casino in Kimberley gehou. / The RPO Northern Cape's annual congress was held on 6 June 2024 at the Flamingo Casino in Kimberley. - [VEGANISTIESE FOPVLEIS GEKOPPEL AAN HARTSIEKTES EN VROEË STERFTES / VEGAN FAKE MEATS LINKED TO HEART DISEASE AND EARLY DEATH](https://rpo.co.za/veganistiese-fopvleis-gekoppel-aan-hartsiektes-en-vroee-sterftes-vegan-fake-meats-linked-to-heart-disease-and-early-death/) - Terwyl kenners die gesondheids- en omgewingsvoordele van 'n dieet vry van diereprodukte verheerlik, dui nuwe navorsing daarop dat die verbruik van ultra-verwerkte veganistiese kos die risiko van hartsterftes kan verhoog. / While experts extol the health and environmental benefits of a diet free of animal products, new research suggests that consuming ultra-processed vegan food can increase the risk of heart death. - [NIEU-SEELAND SKRAP VRYSTELLINGSBELASTING OP VEE NÁ BOERE HUL STEM LAAT HOOR / NEW ZEALAND SCRAPS ‘BURP TAX’ ON LIVESTOCK AFTER BACKLASH](https://rpo.co.za/nieu-seeland-skrap-vrystellingsbelasting-op-vee-na-boere-hul-stem-laat-hoor-new-zealand-scraps-burp-tax-on-livestock-after-backlash/) - Nieu-Seeland het planne vir 'n sogenaamde "burp-belasting" afgeskaf wat daarop gemik is om kweekhuisgasvrystellings van skape en beeste te verlaag. / New Zealand has scrapped plans for a so-called “burp tax” aimed at lowering greenhouse gas emissions from sheep and cattle. - [LAER INNAME VAN VLEIS EN SUIWEL HOU GESONDHEIDSRISIKO IN / LOWER INTAKE OF MEAT AND DAIRY POSE HEALTH RISK](https://rpo.co.za/laer-inname-van-vleis-en-suiwel-hou-gesondheidsrisiko-in-lower-intake-of-meat-and-dairy-pose-health-risk/) - Die onafhanklike klimaatsveranderingskomitee se aanbeveling aan verbruikers om hul vleis- en suiwelverbruik teen 2030 met 'n vyfde te sny om koolstofvrystellings te verminder, sal die risiko loop om die gemiddelde persoon meer skade as goed te doen. / The independent Climate Change Committee’s (CCC) recommendation for consumers to reduce meat and dairy consumption by a fifth by 2030 in order to reduce carbon emissions. - [NOORD-KAAPSE DIEREGESONDHEIDSFORUM LIG BRUCELLOSE TOE / NORTHERN CAPE ANIMAL HEALTH FORUM SHEDS LIGHT ON BRUCELLOSIS](https://rpo.co.za/noord-kaapse-dieregesondheidsforum-lig-brucellose-toe-northern-cape-animal-health-forum-sheds-light-on-brucellosis/) - Die Noord-Kaapse Diergesondheidsforum het op 4 Junie in Kimberley vergader onder voorsitterskap van mnr Koning Scholtz. / The Northern Cape Animal Health Forum met on 4 June in Kimberley under the chairmanship of Mr Koning Scholtz. - [DIE JONGSTE INVOERSYFERS / THE LATEST IMPORT FIGURES](https://rpo.co.za/die-jongste-invoersyfers-the-latest-import-figures/) - Invoere van beesvleis het 2056 ton in April 2024 beloop, wat 'n toename van 182% verteenwoordig as dit met April 2023 vergelyk word, volgens Agri Inspec. / Bovine meat imports for April 2024 amounted to 2056 tons, representing an increase of 182% if compared to April 2023, according to Agri Inspec. - [DIEREGESONDHEID EN PRODUKSIESEKTOR VERGADER IN PARYS / ANIMAL HEALTH AND PRODUCTION SECTOR GATHERED IN PARIS](https://rpo.co.za/dieregesondheid-en-produksiesektor-vergader-in-parys-animal-health-and-production-sector-gathered-in-paris/) - Die 91ste jaarlikse algemene sessie en eeufeesviering van WOAH is bygewoon deur me Marzanne Roets, dr Gideon Brückner en mnr Adrian Todd van die Nasionale Dieregesondheidsforum. / The 91st annual general session and centenary celebration of WOAH was attended by Ms Marzanne Roets, Dr Gideon Brückner and Mr Adrian Todd of the National Animal Health Forum. - [RMIS STEL NUWE WEBWERF MET NOODSAAKLIKE KENMERKE BEKEND / RMIS LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE WITH ESSENTIAL FEATURES](https://rpo.co.za/rmis-stel-nuwe-webwerf-met-noodsaaklike-kenmerke-bekend-rmis-launches-new-website-with-essential-features/) - Die Rooivleisbedryfdienste (RMIS) is opgewonde om aan te kondig sy webwerf word weer geloods. / The Red Meat Industry Services (RMIS) is thrilled to announce the relaunch of its website, providing the red meat industry with a comprehensive resource for all essential information. - [BEEF AND LAMB SA WERK SAAM MET DIE DEPARTEMENT VAN BASIESE ONDERWYS / BEEF AND LAMB SA COLLABORATES WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF BASIC EDUCATION](https://rpo.co.za/beef-and-lamb-sa-werk-saam-met-die-departement-van-basiese-onderwys-beef-and-lamb-sa-collaborates-with-the-department-of-basic-education/) - Werkskeppingsinisiatiewe word dringend benodig in Suid-Afrika, met werkloosheid wat vroeg in 2024 tot 32,9% gestyg het en byna twee derdes van jongmense wat sukkel om werk te kry. / South Africa is in dire need of job creation initiatives, with unemployment soaring to 32.9% in early 2024, with nearly two-thirds of young people struggling to find work. - [SAMEWERKINGSOOREENKOMS TUSSEN DIE RPO EN PLAASMEDIA / CO-OPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE RPO AND PLAASMEDIA](https://rpo.co.za/samewerkingsooreenkoms-tussen-die-rpo-en-plaasmedia-co-operation-agreement-between-the-rpo-and-plaasmedia/) - Die Nasionale Rooivleisprodusente-organisasie (RPO) is opgewonde om aan te kondig dat hulle tydens die laaste Uitvoerende Raadsvergadering besluit het om ‘n samewerkingsooreenkoms met Plaasmedia te onderteken. / The National RPO is excited to announce that, during its last Executive Council meeting, a decision was taken to sign a co-operation agreement with Plaasmedia. - [BELANGRIKE KWESSIES ONDER SOEKLIG BY RPO NOORDWES KONGRES / IMPORTANT ISSUES DISCUSSED AT NORTH WEST RPO CONGRESS](https://rpo.co.za/belangrike-kwessies-onder-soeklig-by-rpo-noordwes-kongres-important-issues-discussed-at-north-west-rpo-congress/) - Die RPO Noordwes het sy jaarlikse kongres op 28 Mei 2024 in Lichtenburg gehou. / The North West RPO held its annual congress on 28 May 2024 in Lichtenburg. - [BETER GROEI WAG OP VLEISBEDRYF / BETTER GROWTH AWAITS MEAT INDUSTRY](https://rpo.co.za/beter-groei-wag-op-vleisbedryf-better-growth-awaits-meat-industry/) - Die Suid-Afrikaanse lewendehawebedryf staan op die vooraand van beter vooruitsigte as wat rooivleisprodusente tans ervaar. / The South African livestock industry is on the eve of better prospects than red meat producers are currently experiencing. - [HUMAN-FAMILIE TRAP DIEP SPORE IN DORPER-BEDRYF / HUMAN FAMILY MAKES BIG IMPACT IN DORPER INDUSTRY](https://rpo.co.za/human-familie-trap-diep-spore-in-dorper-bedryf-human-family-makes-big-impact-in-dorper-industry/) - Johannes Human van Prieska volg in die voetspore van ‘n familieboerdery wat oor die afgelope dekades groot indruk in die Dorper-bedryf gemaak het. / Johannes Human from Prieska follows in the footsteps of a family farm that has made a big impression on the Dorper industry over the past decades. - [VEEDIEFSTAL BESPREEK IN DIE NOORD-KAAP / LIVESTOCK THEFT DISCUSSED IN THE NORTHERN CAPE](https://rpo.co.za/veediefstal-bespreek-in-die-noord-kaap-livestock-theft-discussed-in-the-northern-cape/) - Die RPO Noord-Kaap het op 6 Junie 2024 met die SAPS veediefstaleenheid in Kimberley asook ander landbouverenigings vergader. / The RPO Northern Cape met on 6 June 2024 with the SAPS livestock theft unit in Kimberley as well as other agricultural associations. - [BASIC BIOSECURITY GUIDELINES FOR FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE 2019-11-19](https://rpo.co.za/basic-biosecurity-guidelines-for-foot-and-mouth-disease-2019-11-19/) - Read more … - [DIE JONGSTE BEK-EN-KLOUSEER-SITUASIE / THE LATEST FMD SITUATION](https://rpo.co.za/die-jongste-bek-en-klouseer-situasie-the-latest-fmd-situation/) - Kliniese tekens van bek-en-klouseer is opgemerk op ‘n plaas by Humansdorp in die Oos-Kaap. / Clinical signs of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) were detected on a farm in Humansdorp in the Eastern Cape . - [SAMEWERKINGSOOREENKOMS / CO-OPERATION AGREEMENT](https://rpo.co.za/samewerkingsooreenkoms-co-operation-agreement/) - SAMEWERKINGSOOREENKOMS TUSSEN DIE ROOIVLEIS PRODUSENTEORGANISASIE EN PLAAS MEDIA / CO-OPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE RED MEAT PRODUCERS’ ORGANISATION AND PLAAS MEDIA - [Rooivleis Prysoordrag / Red Meat Price Transmission](https://rpo.co.za/rooivleis-prysoordrag-red-meat-price-transmission/) - Elke keer wanneer die produsenteprys van vee onder druk kom, herhaal hierdie onderwerp homself... / Every time the producer price of livestock comes under pressure this scenario repeats itself... - [BRITTANJE GAAN VERBOD OP LEWENDIGE UITVOERE PLAAS / UK TO BAN EXPORT OF LIVESTOCK FOR SLAUGHTER](https://rpo.co.za/brittanje-gaan-verbod-op-lewendige-uitvoere-plaas-uk-to-ban-export-of-livestock-for-slaughter/) - Politici in Brittanje het dieselfde weg as hul Australiese eweknieë gevolg en gestem dat daar ‘n verbod op die uitvoer van lewendige diere geplaas word. / UK politicians have followed in the path of their Australian counterparts in voting for a live animal export ban. - [FOPVLEIS KAN GEVAAR VIR GESONDHEID INHOU / FAKE MEAT CAN CAUSE REAL HEALTH RISKS](https://rpo.co.za/fopvleis-kan-gevaar-vir-gesondheid-inhou-fake-meat-can-cause-real-health-risks/) - Plantgebaseerde vleis kan gesondheidskwessies veroorsaak wat minder gesien word by mense wat verkies om regte vleis te eet, waarsku ‘n nuwe studie. / Trendy plant-based meats could be triggering health issues less frequently seen in humans who prefer to chow down on the real thing, a new study warns. - [AKTIWITEITE IN NAMIBIESE VEEBEDRYF TEL OP / INCREASED ACTIVITIES IN NAMIBIAN LIVESTOCK INDUSTRY](https://rpo.co.za/aktiwiteite-in-namibiese-veebedryf-tel-op-increased-activities-in-namibian-livestock-industry/) - Die vee- en vleisbedryf van Namibië het ‘n toename in mark-aktiwiteite tydens die eerste kwartaal van 2024 ervaar, met die beesbedryf wat ‘n merkwaardige groeikoers van 47,9% bereik het. / The livestock and meat industry of Namibia witnessed an increase in marketing activities during the first quarter of 2024, with the cattle sector recording a remarkable growth rate of 47.9%. - [RPO WES-KAAP HOU ALGEMENE JAARVERGADERING / RPO WESTERN CAPE HOLDS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING](https://rpo.co.za/rpo-wes-kaap-hou-algemene-jaarvergadering-information-days-held-in-kzn/) - RPO Wes-Kaap se Algemene Jaarvergadering was gehou op 23 Mei 2024 in Laingsburg, met die tema “Die Rooivleisprodusente-organisasie se Visie vir 2030 en daarna”. / RPO Western Cape's Annual General Meeting was held on 23 May 2024 in Laingsburg, with the theme "The Red Meat Producers Organisation's Vision for 2030 and beyond". - [INLIGTINGSDAE IN KZN GEHOU / INFORMATION DAYS HELD IN KZN](https://rpo.co.za/inligtingsdae-in-kzn-gehou-information-days-held-in-kzn/) - Twee boeredae is onlangs in Luneburg en Utrecht in KwaZulu-Natal gehou, wat deur 50 mense bygewoon is. / Two farmers days were held recently in Luneburg and Utrecht in KwaZulu-Natal with 50 people in attendance. - [Minister doen ‘n beroep vir biosekuriteit op plase / Minister calls for biosecurity on farms](https://rpo.co.za/minister-doen-n-beroep-vir-biosekuriteit-op-plase-minister-calls-for-biosecurity-on-farms/) - Die Onderstepoort-laboratorium het bevestig dat die bek-en-klouseer-infeksie wat op drie plase in Humansdorp in die Oos-Kaap bevestig is, positief vir SAT3 is in terme van serologiese- en PCR-toetse. / The Onderstepoort laboratory confirmed that the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) infection which has been confirmed on three farms in Humansdorp in the Eastern Cape are positive for SAT3 on serology and PCR tests. - [DAAR IS LIG AAN DIE EINDE VAN DIE TONNEL / THERE IS LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL](https://rpo.co.za/daar-is-lig-aan-die-einde-van-die-tonnel-there-is-light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel/) - Die rooivleisbedryf is tans onder druk weens die bek-en-klouseer-situasie sowel as ander uitdagings, volgens Angus Willamson, voorsitter van die KwaZulu-Natal RPO. / The red meat industry is currently under pressure due to the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) situation as well as a lot of other challenges, according to Angus Williamson, chairman of the KwaZulu-Natal RPO. - [LANDBOU-UITVOERE KRY HUPSTOOT IN DIE WES-KAAP / AGRICULTURAL EXPORTS BOOSTED IN THE WESTERN CAPE](https://rpo.co.za/landbou-uitvoere-kry-hupstoot-in-die-wes-kaap-agricultural-exports-boosted-in-the-western-cape/) - Die Wes-Kaapse Departement van Landbou se Veterinêre Dienste het onlangs ‘n innoverende Elektroniese Uitvoersertifikaatkantoorstelsel (ECOS) geloods. / The Western Cape Department of Agriculture’s Veterinary Services recently launched its innovative online electronic (ECOS). - [UITVOERGELEENTHEDE GAAN OOP / EXPORT OPPORTUNITIES OPENING UP](https://rpo.co.za/uitvoergeleenthede-gaan-oop-export-opportunities-opening-up/) - Uitvoergeleenthede vir Suid-Afrikaanse landbouprodukte gaan binne BRICS+-lande oop, volgens Agbiz se weeklikse markstandpunt van 6 Mei 2024. / Export opportunities for South Africa's agricultural products are opening up within BRICS+ countries, according to the Agbiz weekly market viewpoint of 6 May 2024. - [SA STAMBOEK TRAP DIEP SPORE IN ICAR / SA STUDBOOK MAKES IMPACT IN ICAR](https://rpo.co.za/sa-stamboek-trap-diep-spore-in-icar-sa-studbook-makes-impact-in-icar/) - SA Stamboek verteenwoordig Suid-Afrika reeds etlike jare by die International Committee for Animal Recording (ICAR) en die belangrike subkomitee van ICAR, naamlik Interbull. / SA Studbook represents South Africa now for several years at the International Committee for Animal Recording (ICAR) and ICAR’s important sub-committee, namely Interbull. - [APAC HELP OM EKONOMIESE GROEI IN DIE LEWENDEHAWESEKTOR TE BEVORDER / THE ROLE OF APAC IN FOSTERING ECONOMIC GROWTH IN THE LIVESTOCK SECTOR](https://rpo.co.za/apac-help-om-ekonomiese-groei-in-die-lewendehawesektor-te-bevorder-the-role-of-apac-in-fostering-economic-growth-in-the-livestock-sector/) - In die dinamiese landskap van landbou speel regulatoriese liggame ‘n deurslaggewende rol om regverdigheid, deursigtigheid en nakoming van standaarde te verseker. / In the dynamic landscape of agriculture, regulatory bodies play a pivotal role in ensuring fairness, transparency, and adherence to standards. - [RMIS STEL “BULLSEYE” BY NAMPO 2024 BEKEND / RMIS PREMIERES BULLSEYE AT NAMPO 2024](https://rpo.co.za/rmis-stel-bullseye-by-nampo-2024-bekend-rmis-premieres-bullseye-at-nampo-2024/) - RMIS het 'n boeiende dokumentêr by NAMPO 2024 onthul, wat kykers 'n meesleurende reis deur die Suid-Afrikaanse rooivleis-waardeketting gebied het. / The Red Meat Industry Services (RMIS) unveiled a captivating documentary at Nampo 2024, offering viewers an immersive journey through the South African red meat value chain. - [RMIS EN GRAAN SA BESPREEK SAMEWERKING BY NAMPO 2024 / RMIS AND GRAIN SA DISCUSS COLLABORATION AT NAMPO 2024](https://rpo.co.za/rmis-en-graan-sa-bespreek-samewerking-by-nampo-2024-rmis-and-grain-sa-discuss-collaboration-at-nampo-2024/) - Die HUB van RMIS, Dewald Olivier, en dr Tobias Doyer, HUB van Graan SA, het saam met hul spanlede tydens NAMPO 2024 vergader met die doel om moontlike geleenthede tussen die organisasies te ontgin. / During Nampo 2024, RMIS CEO Dewald Olivier and Grain SA CEO Dr Tobias Doyer, along with their various team members, met to explore potential opportunities between the two organisations. - [TWEE VEEDIEWE VAS IN MPUMALANGA / TWO STOCK THIEVES SENTENCED IN MPUMALANGA](https://rpo.co.za/twee-veediewe-vas-in-mpumalanga-two-stock-thieves-sentenced-in-mpumalanga/) - Die Mpumalanga RPO berig dat twee veediefstalsake pas afgehandel is in die hof op Ermelo. / The Mpumalanga RPO reports that two stock theft cases has recently been concluded in the court in Ermelo. - [NAKOP GRENSPOS ERVAAR UITDAGINGS / NAKOP BORDER POST PRESENTS CHALLENGES](https://rpo.co.za/nakop-grenspos-ervaar-uitdagings-nakop-border-post-presents-challenges/) - Die Nakop Grenspos ervaar tans uitdagings weens ‘n tekort aan personeel by die Departement van Landbou. / The Nakop Border Post is currently experiencing challenges due to staff shortages in the Department of Agriculture. - [PREDASIEBESTUURSENTRUM ONDER NUWE LEIDING / NEW HEAD FOR PREDATION MANAGEMENT CENTRE](https://rpo.co.za/predasiebestuursentrum-onder-nuwe-leiding-new-head-for-predation-management-centre/) - Die Predasiebestuursentrum (PMC) het aangekondig dat dr Dr Beanelri Janecke as die hoof van die sentrum by die Universiteit van die Vrystaat aangestel is. / The Predation Management Centre (PMC) announced that Dr Beanelri Janecke will lead the centre at the University of the Free State. - [NVG WERP LIG OP VEEDIEFSTAL / NPA SHEDS LIGHT ON LIVESTOCK THEFT](https://rpo.co.za/nvg-werp-lig-op-veediefstal-npa-sheds-light-on-livestock-theft/) - Volgens ‘n brosjure wat deur die Nasionale Vervolgingsgesag gepubliseer is / According to a brochure published by the National Prosecuting Authority - [DIE JONGSTE DIERESIEKTES / LATEST LIVESTOCK DISEASES](https://rpo.co.za/die-jongste-dieresiektes-latest-livestock-diseases/) - Die getalle van bosluise en steekvlieë het toegeneem weens hoër temperature en humiditeitan. / Tick and biting fly numbers increased due to increased temperatures and humidity. - [WET OP VEEDIEFSTAL / STOCK THEFT ACT](https://rpo.co.za/wet-op-veediefstal-stock-theft-act/) - ‘n Onafhanklike oorsig van bewyse oor die bydrae van rooivleis tot grootmense se voeding en gesondheid. / An independent review of evidence on the contribution of red meat to adult nutrition and health - [VEEDIEFSTAL ONDER DIE SOEKLIG / STOCK THEFT UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT](https://rpo.co.za/veediefstal-onder-die-soeklig-stock-theft-under-the-spotlight/) - Veediefstal is so oud soos die mens self en word reeds in die Bybel vermeld. Veediefstal is nie uniek aan Suid-Afrika nie, maar is ‘n wêreldwye verskynsel. / Stock theft is as old as man himself and is already mentioned in the Bible. Stock theft is not unique to South Africa, but is a worldwide phenomenon. - [NAVORSING OOR ROOIVLEISDIEET VERWRING DEUR WAARNEMENDE STUDIES / RED MEAT DIETARY RESEARCH ‘SKEWED BY OBSERVATIONAL STUDIES'](https://rpo.co.za/navorsing-oor-rooivleisdieet-verwring-deur-waarnemende-studies-red-meat-dietary-research-skewed-by-observational-studies/) - ‘n Onafhanklike oorsig van bewyse oor die bydrae van rooivleis tot grootmense se voeding en gesondheid. / An independent review of evidence on the contribution of red meat to adult nutrition and health - [GELEENTHEDE OM ROOIVLEISVERPAKKING TE VERBETER / OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE RED MEAT PACKAGING REVEALED](https://rpo.co.za/geleenthede-om-rooivleisverpakking-te-verbeter-opportunities-to-improve-red-meat-packaging-revealed/) - Nuwe navorsing in Brittanje het getoon wanneer verbruikers aangemoedig word om rooivleis te koop. / New research has revealed what encourages consumers to buy red meat. - [NAMIBIESE BOERE MAAK REG VIR ‘N DROOGTE / NAMIBIAN FARMERS PREPARING FOR DROUGHT](https://rpo.co.za/namibiese-boere-maak-reg-vir-n-droogte-namibian-farmers-preparing-for-drought/) - Die gebrek aan voldoende reënval in sommige dele van die land het kommer onder Namibiese boere laat onstaan. / The lack of adequate rainfall in some parts of the country has caused concerns among Namibian farmers. - [OOS-KAAP RPO HOU OGIE OOR LEWENDIGE UITVOERE / EASTERN CAPE RPO OBSERVES LIVE EXPORTS](https://rpo.co.za/oos-kaap-rpo-hou-ogie-oor-lewendige-uitvoere-eastern-cape-rpo-observes-live-exports/) - Ekstensiewe veeproduksie is die hoeksteen van landbouproduksie in die Oos-Kaap. / Extensive livestock production is the cornerstone of agricultural production within the Eastern Cape. - [UITVOER VAN GENETIESE MATERIAAL NA BUURLANDE / EXPORT OF GENETIC MATERIAL TO NEIGHBOURING COUNTRIES](https://rpo.co.za/uitvoer-van-genetiese-materiaal-na-buurlande-export-of-genetic-material-to-neighbouring-countries/) - Tydens die onlangse gesprek tussen verteenwoordigers van die rooivleisbedrywe van Suid-Afrika, Namibië en Botswana is die verbod op die invoer van genetiese materiaal bespreek. / The ban on the import of genetic material of small and large stock from South Africa due to the country’s Food and Mouth Disease (FMD) status were discussed. - [POSITIEWE VOORUITSIGTE VIR ROOIVLEIS-UITVOERE / POSITIVE OUTLOOK FOR RED MEAT EXPORTS](https://rpo.co.za/positiewe-vooruitsigte-vir-rooivleis-uitvoere-positive-outlook-for-red-meat-exports/) - Suid-Afrika se uitvoere van rooivleis en wol is op die pad na herstel. / South Africa's red meat and wool exports are on a recovery path. - [BESPREKINGS OP INTERNASIONALE VLAK GEVOER / DISCUSSIONS HELD ON INTERNATIONAL LEVEL](https://rpo.co.za/besprekings-op-internasionale-vlak-gevoer-discussions-held-on-international-level/) - Die Internasionale Gespreksforum tussen produsente van Suid-Afria, Namibië en Botswana het onlangs in Maun, Botswana, plaasgevind. / The International Discussion Forum between producers from South Africa, Namibia and Botswana recently took place in Maun, Botswana. - [RMIS WERK SAAM MET GS1 / RMIS COLLABORATES WITH GS1](https://rpo.co.za/rmis-werk-saam-met-gs1-rmis-collaborates-with-gs1/) - Rooivleisbedryfsdienste (RMIS) het ‘n vennootskap met GS1 Suid-Afrika, ‘n lid van GS1 internasionaal, gesluit. / Red Meat Industry Services (RMIS) has partnered with GS1 South Africa, a member of GS1 global. - [Baie positiewe nuus! / Some positive news!](https://rpo.co.za/baie-positiewe-nuus-some-positive-news/) - Kapt. Mañana en lede van die Elikwatine VDBS eenheid het groot sukses behaal met arrestasies in drie verskillende veediefstalsake. / Capt Manana and members at Elikwatini STES did great work with arrests on 3 different stock theft cases. - [VERSLAG WERP MEER LIG OP PREDASIE-NEIGINGS / REPORT OUTLINES PREDATION TRENDS](https://rpo.co.za/verslag-werp-meer-lig-op-predasie-neigings-report-outlines-predation-trends/) - Predasiebestuur Suid-Afrika (PMSA) het ‘n verslag oor lewendehawe- en predasiebestuur gepubliseer vir die periode 2008 tot 2023. / Predation Management South Africa (PMSA), released a report on livestock and predation management for the period 2008 to 2023. - [RPO GAUTENG HOU KONGRES / RPO GAUTENG CONVENE FOR CONGRESS](https://rpo.co.za/rpo-gauteng-hou-kongres-rpo-gauteng-convene-for-congress/) - RPO Gauteng se Kongres het op 18 April 2024 in Pretoria plaasgevind. / The congress of RPO Gauteng took place on 18 April 2024 in Pretoria. - [RMIS IDENTIFIES PROJECTS](https://rpo.co.za/rmis-identifies-projects/) - The Red Meat Industry Services (RMIS) introduced its project portfolio. These projects are a strategic collection of initiatives crafted to meet industry demands, with a focus on addressing pivotal challenges... - [RMIS STEL PROJEKTE BEKEND](https://rpo.co.za/rmis-stel-projekte-bekend/) - Rooivleisbedryfsdienste (RMIS) het sy projek-portfolio bekendgestel. Dié projekte is ‘n strategiese versameling van inisiatiewe wat ontwerp is om aan die bedryf se behoeftes te voldoen... - [MONITOR FARMS PLAY IMPORTANT ROLE IN PREDATION MANAGEMENT](https://rpo.co.za/monitor-farms-play-important-role-in-predation-management/) - The total land use of commercial agriculture in South Africa is more or less 46,4 million hectares, utilising 37,8% of total land use in the country. - [MONITORPLASE SPEEL GROOT ROL IN PREDASIEBESTUUR](https://rpo.co.za/monitorplase-speel-groot-rol-in-predasiebestuur/) - In Suid-Afrika is die totale grondgebruik van kommersiële landbou ongeveer 46,4 miljoen hektaar, wat 37,9% van die totale grondoppervlakte van ons land beslaan. - [KENYA, BOTSWANA ANNOUNCE NEW PARTNERSHIP IN LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT](https://rpo.co.za/kenya-botswana-announce-new-partnership-in-livestock-development/) - Kenya and Botswana have revealed a collaborative initiative aimed at enhancing livestock development, a move that is aimed at strengthening the agricultural sector. - [KENIA EN BOTSWANA GAAN SAAMWERK OM VEE TE ONTWIKKEL](https://rpo.co.za/kenia-en-botswana-gaan-saamwerk-om-vee-te-ontwikkel/) - Kenia en Botswana het ‘n samewerkingsinisiatief bekendgestel wat daarop gemik is om lewendehawe-ontwikkeling te bevorder, ‘n stap wat daarop gemik is om die landbousektor te versterk. - [NEW SYSTEM SHOULD HELP TRACK LIVESTOCK](https://rpo.co.za/new-system-should-help-track-livestock/) - Members of Free State Agriculture (FL) have launched a project to make it easier to detect foot-and-mouth disease in animals. - [NUWE STELSEL KAN VEE NASPOOR](https://rpo.co.za/nuwe-stelsel-kan-vee-naspoor/) - Lede van Vrystaat Landbou (VL) het ‘n projek geloods wat dit makliker maak om bek-en-klouseer in diere op te spoor. - [EL NIÑO-INDUCED DROUGHT HITS SOUTHERN AFRICA'S AGRICULTURAL SECTOR](https://rpo.co.za/el-nino-induced-drought-hits-southern-africas-agricultural-sector/) - South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe recently published reports indicating a potential decline in grain harvest because of intense El Niño-induced dryness, according to the agricultural view from AgBiz. - [EL NIÑO-DROOGTE TREF SUIDER-AFRIKAANSE LANDBOUSEKTOR](https://rpo.co.za/el-nino-droogte-tref-suider-afrikaanse-landbousektor/) - Suid-Afrika, Zambië en Zimbabwe het onlangs verslae gepubliseer wat toon dat ‘n potensiële afname in graanoeste verwag kan word weens ‘n intense droogte wat deur El Niño veroorsaak word, volgens AgBiz se landbou-oorsig. - [NAMIBIA RED MEAT INDUSTRY KICKS THE YEAR OFF ON A HIGH](https://rpo.co.za/namibia-red-meat-industry-kicks-the-year-off-on-a-high/) - The first month of the year started on a good note for the Namibian red meat industry with overall marketing activities recording an increase. - [NAMIBIESE ROOIVLEISBEDRYF BEGIN DIE JAAR OP ’N HOOGTEPUNT](https://rpo.co.za/namibiese-rooivleisbedryf-begin-die-jaar-op-n-hoogtepunt/) - Die eerste maand van die jaar het op ‘n hoë noot vir die Namibiese rooivleisbedryf begin met ‘n toename in algehele markbedrywighede. - [BELFAST FARMERS WIN COURT CASE OVER SNOTSIEKTE](https://rpo.co.za/belfast-farmers-win-court-case-over-snotsiekte/) - Three cattle farmers from Belfast have won their court case against businessmen with a game farm after their wildebeest caused significant damage due to malignant catarrhal fever, commonly known as “snotsiekte”. - [BOERE VAN BELFAST WEN SNOTSIEKTE-SAAK](https://rpo.co.za/boere-van-belfast-wen-snotsiekte-saak/) - Drie beesboere van Belfast het hul hofsaak teen sakemanne wat ‘n wildsplaas besit gewen ná laasgenoemde se wildebeeste aansienlike skade weens snotsiekte veroorsaak het. - [SOUTH AFRICA'S LARGEST CT SCANNER FOR VETERINARY USE UNVEILED](https://rpo.co.za/south-africas-largest-ct-scanner-for-veterinary-use-unveiled/) - South Africa's veterinary science has marked a significant milestone with the unveiling of the country's largest CT scanner at the University of Pretoria's Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital (OVAH), a development poised to transform large animal diagnostics and research. - [GROOTSTE CT-SKANDEERDER VIR VEEARTSENYKUNDIGE GEBRUIK ONTHUL](https://rpo.co.za/grootste-ct-skandeerder-vir-veeartsenykundige-gebruik-onthul/) - Suid-Afrika se veeartsenykundige wetenskap het ‘n aansienlike mylpaal bereik met die bekendstelling van die land se grootste CT-skandeerder by die veterinêre akademiese hospitaal van die Universiteit van Pretoria, ‘n ontwikkeling wat diagnostiek en navorsing op groot diere dramaties anders kan laat lyk. - [INDUSTRY FACES MANY CHALLENGES](https://rpo.co.za/industry-faces-many-challenges/) - Over the past three years, challenges in livestock markets have ranged from disease issues to consumer income pressures, according to the autumn edition of Absa AgriTrends 2024. - [BEDRYF MOET BAIE UITDAGINGS HANTEER](https://rpo.co.za/bedryf-moet-baie-uitdagings-hanteer/) - Oor die afgelope drie jaar het uitdagings in die lewendehawemark gewissel van siektekwessies tot verbuikers-inkomstedruk, volgens die herfs-uitgawe van Absa AgriTrends 2024. - [NaLFA-SA WANTS TO MAKE IMPACT WITH TRANSFORMATION](https://rpo.co.za/nalfa-sa-wants-to-make-impact-with-transformation/) - The newly formed red meat commodity association, the National Livestock Farmers’ Association of South Africa (NaLFA-SA), is calling for a real and impactful transformation in the South African red meat industry that is directed by its members. - [NaLFA-SA WIL IMPAK MAAK MET TRANSFORMASIE](https://rpo.co.za/nalfa-sa-wil-impak-maak-met-transformasie/) - Die nuut-gestigte rooivleiskommoditeitsvereniging, die Nasionale Lewendehawe-boerevereniging van Suid-Afrika (NaLFA-SA), het ‘n beroep gedoen vir betekenisvolle transformasie in die plaaslike rooivleisbedryf wat deur sy lede gerig word. - [Who exactly is the Red Meat Producer's Organisation (RPO)'s new CEO, Prof. Frikkie Maré?](https://rpo.co.za/who-exactly-is-the-red-meat-producers-organisation-rpos-new-ceo-prof-frikkie-mare/) - For this week's Livestock Report we caught up with Frikkie to hear about his immediate goals for the RPO, the greatest challenges, opportunities in the export and informal market, and why he feels the RPO can be "the leading producer organisation in the country" - [Wie presies is die Rooivleisprodusente-organisasie (RPO) se nuwe HUB, prof. Frikkie Maré?](https://rpo.co.za/wie-presies-is-die-rooivleisprodusente-organisasie-rpo-se-nuwe-hub-prof-frikkie-mare/) - Vir hierdie week se Veeverslag het ons met Frikkie gesels om te hoor van sy onmiddellike doelwitte vir die RPO, die grootste uitdagings, geleenthede in die uitvoer- en informele mark, en hoekom hy voel die RPO kan "die voorste produsente-organisasie in die land" wees. - [RPO REAGEER OP DIE NUUTSTE SYFERS RAKENDE DIE BEK-EN-KLOUSEERUITBREKINGS SEDERT DIE VERBOD OP DIE BEWEGING VAN BEESTE AFGEKONDIG IS](https://rpo.co.za/rpo-reageer-op-die-nuutste-syfers-rakende-die-bek-en-klouseeruitbrekings-sedert-die-verbod-op-die-beweging-van-beeste-afgekondig-is/) - Lees meer Hier ... - [RPO APPOINTS NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER](https://rpo.co.za/rpo-appoints-new-chief-executive-officer/) - Read more ... - [RPO STEL NUWE HOOFUITVOERENDE BEAMPTE AAN](https://rpo.co.za/rpo-stel-nuwe-hoofuitvoerende-beampte-aan/) - Lees meer ... - [RPO VERWELKOM VERSLAG EN AANBEVELINGS](https://rpo.co.za/rpo-verwelkom-verslag-en-aanbevelings/) - Lees meer ... - [RPO WELCOMES BIOSECURITY REPORT ANDRECOMMENDATIONS](https://rpo.co.za/rpo-welcomes-biosecurity-report-andrecommendations/) - Read more ... - [KENNISGEWING | VRYSTELLING VAN DIEREGESONDHEID BIOSEKURITEIT TEGNIESE TAAKSPAN VERSLAG](https://rpo.co.za/kennisgewing-vrystelling-van-dieregesondheid-biosekuriteit-tegniese-taakspan-verslag/) - Lees meer ... - [NOTICE | RELEASE OF ANIMAL HEALTH BIOSECURITY TECHNICAL TASK TEAM REPORT](https://rpo.co.za/notice-release-of-animal-health-biosecurity-technical-task-team-report/) - Read more ... - [PROTOCOL : LIVE EXPORTS BY SEA](https://rpo.co.za/protocol-live-exports-by-sea/) - Read more ... - [GUIDELINES FOR THE EXPORTATION OF LIVE ANIMALS BY SEA](https://rpo.co.za/guidelines-for-the-exportation-of-live-animals-by-sea/) - Read more ... - [PROTOKOL : LEWENDIGE UITVOERE PER SKIP](https://rpo.co.za/protokol-lewendige-uitvoere-per-skip/) - Lees meer ... - [RPO REAGEER OP DIE VERBOD OP DIE BEWEGING VAN BEESTE](https://rpo.co.za/rpo-reageer-op-die-verbod-op-die-beweging-van-beeste/) - Laai verklaring Hier af ... - [RPO dankbaar oor die opheffing van die verbod op die beweging van beeste deur die Minister](https://rpo.co.za/rpo-dankbaar-oor-die-opheffing-van-die-verbod-op-die-beweging-van-beeste-deur-die-minister/) - Lees meer HIER ... - [RPO RESPONDS TO THE LATEST FIGURES REGARDING THE OUTBREAKS OF FMD SINCE THE BAN ON THE MOVEMENT OF CATTLE WAS ANNOUNCED](https://rpo.co.za/rpo-responds-to-the-latest-figures-regarding-the-outbreaks-of-fmd-since-the-ban-on-the-movement-of-cattle-was-announced/) - Read more Here ... - [RPO MEMBERSHIP OF AGRI SA](https://rpo.co.za/rpo-membership-of-agri-sa/) - Read more Here ... - [RPO LIDMAATSKAP BY AGRI SA](https://rpo.co.za/rpo-lidmaatskap-by-agri-sa/) - Lees Meer Hier ... - [RPO thankful for lifting the ban on the movement of cattle by Minister](https://rpo.co.za/rpo-thankful-for-lifting-the-ban-on-the-movement-of-cattle-by-minister/) - Read more HERE ... - [RPO REACTS ON THE BAN ON THE MOVEMENT OF CATTLE](https://rpo.co.za/rpo-reacts-on-the-ban-on-the-movement-of-cattle/) - Download media release HERE ... - [RPO Konferensie / Conference '22](https://rpo.co.za/rpo-konferensie-conference-22/) - [Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak and surveillance update report](https://rpo.co.za/foot-and-mouth-disease-outbreak-and-surveillance-update-report/) - Read more ... - [MINISTER DIDIZA MEETS LIVESTOCK CUSTER OVER FOOT AND MOUTH DESEASES IN 5 PROVINCES](https://rpo.co.za/minister-didiza-meets-livestock-custer-over-foot-and-mouth-deseases-in-5-provinces/) - Read more ... - [LEWENDEHAWE PRODUSENTE Lê DIE BASIS VIR ‘N NASPEURBAARHEIDSTELSEL IN DIE BEDRYF](https://rpo.co.za/lewendehawe-produsente-le-die-basis-vir-n-naspeurbaarheidstelsel-in-die-bedryf/) - Lees meer ... - [LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS DO GROUNDWORK FOR A TRACEABILITY SYSTEM IN THE INDUSTRY](https://rpo.co.za/livestock-producers-do-groundwork-for-a-traceability-system-in-the-industry/) - Read more ... - [FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE (FMD) OUTBREAK REPORTED IN THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA](https://rpo.co.za/foot-and-mouth-disease-fmd-outbreak-reported-in-the-republic-of-south-africa/) - [FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE : A NEW VISION](https://rpo.co.za/foot-and-mouth-disease-a-new-vision/) - Read more ... - [BEK-EN-KLOUSEER : ‘N NUWE VISIE](https://rpo.co.za/bek-en-klouseer-n-nuwe-visie/) - Read more ... - [UITNODIGING : Bek-en-klouseer Inligtingsdag / INVITATION : Foot and Mouth Information Day](https://rpo.co.za/uitnodiging-bek-en-klouseer-inligtingsdag-invitation-foot-and-mouth-information-day/) - Read more ... - [RPO MEDIA STATEMENT: OUTBREAK OF FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE IN THE NORTH WEST PROVINCE](https://rpo.co.za/outbreak-of-foot-and-mouth-disease-in-thenorth-west-province/) - Read more ... - [RPO PERSVERKLARING: UITBREKING VAN BEK-EN-KLOUSEER IN DIE NOORDWES PROVINSIE](https://rpo.co.za/10427-2/) - Lees meer ... - [To all Auctioneers and Feedlots in Northern Cape](https://rpo.co.za/to-all-auctioneers-and-feedlots-in-northern-cape/) - Read more ... - [UITBREKING VAN BEK-EN-KLOUSEER IN DIE
NOORDWES PROVINSIE](https://rpo.co.za/uitbreking-van-bek-en-klouseer-in-dienoordwes-provinsie/) - Lees meer ... - [OUTBREAK OF FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE IN THE NORTHWEST PROVINCE](https://rpo.co.za/outbreak-of-foot-and-mouth-disease-in-the-northwest-province/) - Read more ... - [MEDIA RELEASE FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE SITUATION IN NORTH WEST, LIMPOPO AND KWAZULU-NATAL PROVINCES](https://rpo.co.za/media-release-foot-and-mouth-disease-situation-in-north-west-limpopo-and-kwazulu-natal-provinces/) - Read more ... - [OIE Immediate notification 21/03/2022](https://rpo.co.za/oie-immediate-notification-21-03-2022/) - Read more ... - [Outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease and surveillance in Mtubatuba KwaZulu-Natal](https://rpo.co.za/outbreak-of-foot-and-mouth-disease-surveillance-in-mtubatuba-kwazulu-natal/) - Since the previous update report of December 2021, there has been a change in the number of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) affected locations in KwaZulu-Natal Province. - [Update on FMD 1 December 2021](https://rpo.co.za/update-on-fmd-1-december-2021/) - UPDATE REPORT | FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE OUTBREAK | KZN |MTUBATUBA 1 December 2021 - [RPO VERLOOR ‘N GROOT VRIEND / RPO LOSES A GREAT FRIEND](https://rpo.co.za/rpo-verloor-n-groot-vriend-rpo-loses-a-great-friend/) - Die nasionale Rooivleis Produsente-organisasie (RPO) het met leedwese kennis geneem van die afsterwe van een van sy mees gesiene en gerespekteerde kollega’s en vriend, dr Michael Bradfield. - [Update Report FMD 1 December 2021](https://rpo.co.za/update-report-fmd-1-december-2021/) - Read more … - [UPDATE REPORT | FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE OUTBREAK | KZN |MTUBATUBA | 05 October 2021](https://rpo.co.za/update-report-foot-and-mouth-disease-outbreak-kzn-mtubatuba-05-october-2021/) - Update HERE … - [APAC BIOSECURITY FACILITY & PROCEDURE AUDIT](https://rpo.co.za/apac-biosecurity-facility-procedure-audit/) - Read more ... Download Annexure A HERE ... - [RPO welcomes task team responsible for biosecurity](https://rpo.co.za/rpo-welcomes-task-team-responsible-for-biosecurity/) - Read more ... - [RPO verwelkom taakgroep belas met biosekuriteit](https://rpo.co.za/rpo-verwelkom-taakgroep-belas-met-biosekuriteit/) - Lees meer ... - [Chairman's Report Red Meat Industry Forum](https://rpo.co.za/chairmans-report-red-meat-industry-forum/) - Read more ... - [FMD MTUBATUBA OUTBREAK FOLLOW-UP REPORT](https://rpo.co.za/fmd-mtubatuba-outbreak-follow-up-report/) - Read more ... - [RPO WELCOMES THE REOPENING OF LIVESTOCK AUCTIONS](https://rpo.co.za/rpo-welcomes-the-reopening-of-livestock-auctions/) - Read more ... - [RPO VERWELKOM DIE HEROPENING VAN LEWENDEHAWE VEILINGS](https://rpo.co.za/rpo-verwelkom-die-heropening-van-lewendehawe-veilings/) - Lees meer ... - [Foot and Mouth Disease: Mtubatuba Outbreak Follow-up Report and Surveillance Update](https://rpo.co.za/foot-and-mouth-disease-mtubatuba-outbreak-follow-up-report-and-surveillance-update/) - Read more .... - [Foot and Mouth Disease: Mtubatuba Outbreak Report](https://rpo.co.za/foot-and-mouth-disease-mtubatuba-outbreak-report/) - Read more ... - [FMD Outbreak](https://rpo.co.za/fmd-outbreak/) - Read more .... - [Uitbreking van bek-en-klouseer in KwaZulu-Natal verdere terugslag vir rooivleisbedryf](https://rpo.co.za/uitbreking-van-bek-en-klouseer-in-kwazulu-natal-verdere-terugslag-vir-rooivleisbedryf/) - Lees meer ... - [Outbreak of foot and mouth disease in KwaZulu-Natal further setback for the red meat industry](https://rpo.co.za/outbreak-of-foot-and-mouth-disease-in-kwazulu-natal-further-setback-for-the-red-meat-industry/) - Read more ... - [Stock theft prevention forum warning on social media and statements](https://rpo.co.za/stock-theft-prevention-forum-warning-on-social-media-and-statements/) - Read more ... - [RPO veediefstal forum waarsku oor sosiale media en verklarings](https://rpo.co.za/rpo-veediefstal-forum-waarsku-oor-sosiale-media-en-verklarings/) - Lees meer ... - [Livestock theft - the picture in December 2020](https://rpo.co.za/livestock-theft-the-picture-in-december-2020/) - Read more ... - [Veediefstal – die prentjie in Desember 2020](https://rpo.co.za/veediefstal-die-prentjie-in-desember-2020/) - Lees meer ... - [Livestock Theft Statistics 3rd quarter 2020 2021](https://rpo.co.za/livestock-theft-statistics-3rd-quarter-2020-2021/) - Download latest statistics here .... - [REGISTRATION OF BRANDMARKS INTERIM ARRANGEMENTS](https://rpo.co.za/6685/) - Read more .... - [Implementation of Biosecurity Rules for Livestock Agents - 5 January 2021](https://rpo.co.za/implementation-of-biosecurity-rules-for-livestock-agents-5-january-2021/) - Read more ... - [Skakel na Koos se onderhoud op Agri-orbit webtuiste](https://rpo.co.za/skakel-na-koos-se-onderhoud-op-agri-orbit-webtuiste/) - https://www.agriorbit.com/rsg-landbou-25-nov-2020-aan-jou-gebring-deur-rpo/ - [BIOSECURITY RULES FOR LIVESTOCK AGENTS : AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE AGENTS COUNCIL (APAC)](https://rpo.co.za/biosecurity-rules-for-livestock-agents-agricultural-produce-agents-council-apac/) - The Agricultural Produce Agents Council’s (APAC) biosecurity rules for livestock agents came into effect on 13 November 2020 as published in the Government Gazette. Read more ... - [BIOSEKURITEITSREëLS VIR LEWENDEHAWE AGENTE : LANDBOU PRODUKTE AGENTE RAAD (APAC)](https://rpo.co.za/biosekuriteitsreels-vir-lewendehawe-agente-landbou-produkte-agente-raad-apac/) - Die Landbou Produkte Agente Raad (Agricultural Produce Agents Council) (APAC) se biosekuriteitsmaatreëls vir lewendehawe agente het in werking getree met ingang 13 November 2020 soos gepubliseer in die Staatskoerant. Lees meer ... - [VELDBRANDE EN LEWENDEHAWE : VETERINÊRE RIGLYNE](https://rpo.co.za/veldbrande-en-lewendehawe-veterinere-riglyne/) - Veldbrande kan dikwels groot gebiede raak en honderde of duisende lewendehawe kan ernstig beseer word of hul lewens verloor. Tydens die nadraai is spoedeisende en gepaste verstandige optrede noodsaaklik om beide verliese en dierelyding tot ‘n minimum te beperk. Diegene wat boere behulpsaam is en veeeienaars moet as ‘n span saamwerk om die beste uitkomste - [VELD FIRES AND LIVESTOCK: GUIDELINES FOR FARMERS](https://rpo.co.za/veld-fires-and-livestock-guidelines-for-farmers/) - Veld fires can often affect large areas and hundreds or thousands of livestock can be severely injured or killed. In the aftermath, quick and appropriate sensible action is needed to both limit losses and minimise animal suffering. All involved must work together as a team to achieve the best outcomes. If there is a Disaster - [RPO TEVREDE MET HOFUITSPRAAK](https://rpo.co.za/rpo-tevrede-met-hofuitspraak/) - Lees meer ... - [RPO SATISFIED WITH COURT VERDICT](https://rpo.co.za/rpo-satisfied-with-court-verdict/) - Read more ... - [Georganiseerde landbou se standpunt oor die uitvoer van lewende skape](https://rpo.co.za/georganiseerde-landbou-se-standpunt-oor-die-uitvoer-van-lewende-skape-21-julie/) - Lees meer ... - [Organised agriculture’s position on live export of sheep](https://rpo.co.za/organised-agricultures-position-on-live-export-of-sheep/) - Read more ... - [Open Letter on the Value of Animal Agriculture-World Veterinary Association (WVA)-09 June 2020](https://rpo.co.za/open-letter-on-the-value-of-animal-agriculture-world-veterinary-association-wva-09-june-2020/) - Read more .... - [Media Statement-MINISTER DIDIZA ANNOUNCES THE OUTCOME OF THE COVID-19 AGRICULTURAL DISASTER FUND APPLICATION PROCESS-17 May 2020](https://rpo.co.za/media-statement-minister-didiza-announces-the-outcome-of-the-covid-19-agricultural-disaster-fund-application-process-17-may-2020/) - Read more ... - [UPDATE ON THE FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE OUTBREAK IN LIMPOPO](https://rpo.co.za/update-on-the-foot-and-mouth-disease-outbreak-in-limpopo-2/) - Read more … - [Feedback on Covid-19 Task Team meeting with Minister Thoko Didiza 24 March 2020](https://rpo.co.za/feedback-on-covid-19-task-team-meeting-with-minister-thoko-didiza-24-march-2020/) - Download Feedback document HERE ... Download Lock down employment document HERE ... - [Speaking notes by Ms. Thoko Didiza, MP Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development](https://rpo.co.za/speaking-notes-by-ms-thoko-didiza-mp-minister-of-agriculture-land-reform-and-rural-development/) - Lees meer hieroor HIER ... - [STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA ON ESCALATION OF MEASURES TO COMBAT COVID-19 EPIDEMIC](https://rpo.co.za/statement-by-president-cyril-ramaphosa-on-escalation-of-measures-to-combat-covid-19-epidemic/) - Read the statement HERE ... - [IMPACT OF THE LOCK DOWN ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT ON THE RED MEAT INDUSTRY](https://rpo.co.za/impact-of-the-lock-down-announcement-by-the-president-on-the-red-meat-industry/) - Read more HERE ….. - [IMPAK VAN DIE UITSLUITINGSAANKONDIGING DEUR DIE PRESIDENT OP DIE ROOIVLEISBEDRYF](https://rpo.co.za/impak-van-die-uitsluitingsaankondiging-deur-die-president-op-die-rooivleisbedryf/) - Lees meer HIER ….. - [Livestock Agent Rules](https://rpo.co.za/livestock-agent-rules/) - Download Document HERE ... - [RPO Kongres / Congress 5 & 6 August 2020](https://rpo.co.za/rpo-kongres-congress-5-6-august-2020/) - [RPO STANDPUNT OOR DIE CORONA VIRUS UITBREKING](https://rpo.co.za/rpo-standpunt-oor-die-corona-virus-uitbreking/) - Lees meer ... - [RPO VIEWPOINT ON CORONA VIRUS OUTBREAK](https://rpo.co.za/rpo-viewpoint-on-corona-virus-outbreak/) - Read more ... - [THE RED MEAT INDUSTRY EXCITED BY THE BUDGET](https://rpo.co.za/the-red-meat-industry-excited-by-the-budget/) - Read more HERE ..... - [DIE ROOIVLEISBEDRYF OPGEWONDE OOR DIE BEGROTINGSREDE](https://rpo.co.za/die-rooivleisbedryf-opgewonde-oor-die-begrotingsrede/) - Lees meer HIER .... - [THE RPO WELCOMES THE FACT THAT LIVESTOCK AUCTIONS AND SHOWS WERE RE-OPENED WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT](https://rpo.co.za/the-rpo-welcomes-the-fact-that-livestock-auctions-and-shows-were-re-opened-with-immediate-effect/) - Read more HERE .... - [DIE RPO VERWELKOM DIE FEIT DAT VEEVEILINGS EN SKOUE MET ONMIDDELIKE EFFEK HEROPEN IS](https://rpo.co.za/die-rpo-verwelkom-die-feit-dat-veeveilings-en-skoue-met-onmiddelike-effek-heropen-is/) - Lees HIER meer .... - [Invitation to KZN Regional Meetings](https://rpo.co.za/invitation-to-kzn-regional-meetings/) - Download Invitation HERE ... - [Verbod of Veilings video](https://rpo.co.za/verbod-of-veilings-video/) - Kliek HIER om na video te luister - [Rift Valley Fever (RVF) vaccination](https://rpo.co.za/rift-valley-fever-rvf-vaccination/) - Read more ... - [UPDATE ON THE FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE OUTBREAK IN LIMPOPO](https://rpo.co.za/update-on-the-foot-and-mouth-disease-outbreak-in-limpopo/) - Four further cases of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) were reported since mid-December 2019, with 3 cases reported in December and 1 case reported in the first week of January 2020. The total number of confirmed positive locations since the start of outbreak has risen to fifteen (15). More than 130 points were identified with - [BAN LAMES THE RED MEAT INDUSTRY](https://rpo.co.za/ban-lames-the-red-meat-industry/) - Read more ... - [VERBOD VERLAM DIE ROOIVLEISBEDRYF](https://rpo.co.za/verbod-verlam-die-rooivleisbedryf/) - Lees meer ... - [NWRPO Maandag 16 Desember 2019](https://rpo.co.za/nwrpo-maandag-16-desember-2019/) - NWRPO Maandag 16 Desember 2019. - [TEMPORARY BAN OF AUCTIONS AS INTERIM PREVENTION MEASURES FOR SPREADING OF FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE](https://rpo.co.za/temporary-ban-of-auctions-as-interim-prevention-measures-for-spreading-of-foot-and-mouth-disease/) - Read more ... - [TYDELIKE VERBOD OP VEILINGS AS TUSSENTYDSE VOORKOMINGSMAATREëL VIR VERSPREIDING VAN BEK-EN-KLOUSEER](https://rpo.co.za/tydelike-verbod-op-veilings-as-tussentydse-voorkomingsmaatreel-vir-verspreiding-van-bek-en-klouseer/) - Lees meer ... - [Government Gazette 4 December 2019 regarding FMD](https://rpo.co.za/government-gazette-4-december-2019-regarding-fmd/) - Read more ... - [BASIC BIOSECURITY GUIDELINES FOR FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE 2019-11-19](https://rpo.co.za/basic-biosecurity-guidelines-for-foot-and-mouth-disease-2019-11-19-2/) - Read more ... - [BEK-EN-KLOU PROTOKOL – BIOSEKURITEIT OP PLASE](https://rpo.co.za/bek-en-klou-protokol-biosekuriteit-op-plase/) - Lees meer ... - [INVOERE VAN SLAGBEESTE VANAF BOTSWANA](https://rpo.co.za/invoere-van-slagbeeste-vanaf-botswana/) - Lees meer … - [Permit vir invoer van lewendige slagbeeste van Botswana](https://rpo.co.za/permit-vir-invoer-van-lewendige-slagbeeste-van-botswana/) - Die RPO kry baie navrae oor die regulasie wat geld tov invoer van slagbeeste van Botswana. Die RPO het jare gelede regsmenng ingewin wat die basis vorm vir invoerpermitte van lewendige vee vanaf buurlande. Hierdie selfde maatreels geld nou vir invoer van lewende slagbeeste van Botswana. Lees meer hieroor ... - [Foot and Mouth Disease - Molemole Follow-up Report](https://rpo.co.za/foot-and-mouth-disease-molemole-follow-up-report/) - Read more ... - [JOINT STATEMENT DEPT OF AGRICULTURE, LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEV AND THE NAHF ON FMD UPDATE:](https://rpo.co.za/joint-statement-of-the-department-of-agriculture-land-reform-and-rural-development-and-the-national-animal-health-forum-on-foot-and-mouth-disease-update/) - Read more ... - [FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE IN THE MOLEMOLE DISTRICT OF LIMPOPO](https://rpo.co.za/foot-and-mouth-disease-in-the-molemole-district-of-limpopo/) - Read more ... - [BEK-EN-KLOUSEER IN DIE MOLEMOLE DISTRIK VAN LIMPOPO](https://rpo.co.za/bek-en-klouseer-in-die-molemole-distrik-van-limpopo/) - Lees meer ... - [Progress: Foot and Mouth Disease Outbreak – MOLEMOLE DISTRICT](https://rpo.co.za/progress-foot-and-mouth-disease-outbreak-molemole-district/) - Read more ... - [Impact of the drought on the agricultural sector The crisis in rural South Africa](https://rpo.co.za/impact-of-the-drought-on-the-agricultural-sector-the-crisis-in-rural-south-africa/) - Read more .... - [PRESS RELEASE – POSITIVE FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE RESULTS IN THE MOLEMOLE DISTRICT OF LIMPOPO](https://rpo.co.za/press-release-positive-foot-and-mouth-disease-results-in-the-molemole-district-of-limpopo/) - Read more … - [PERSVERKLARING – POSITIEWE BEK EN KLOUSEER RESULTATE IN DIE MOLEMOLE DISTRIK VAN LIMPOPO](https://rpo.co.za/persverklaring-positiewe-bek-en-klouseer-resultate-in-die-molemole-distrik-van-limpopo/) - Lees meer ... - [POSITIVE FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE RESULTS IN THE MOLEMOLE DISTRICT OF LIMPOPO](https://rpo.co.za/positive-foot-and-mouth-disease-results-in-the-molemole-district-of-limpopo/) - Read more …. - [PRODUSENTEPRYSE VIR BEES- EN SKAAPVLEIS DAAL](https://rpo.co.za/produsentepryse-vir-bees-en-skaapvleis-daal/) - Die produsentepryse van lamvleis is tans 15.3 % laer as 'n jaar gelede en staan op R68.86 (plus BTW) per kilogram vir klas A-lamvleis. Produsentepryse van beesvleis is 0.5 % laer op R45.97 (plus BTW) per kilogram vir klas A-beesvleis. Dit is uiters goeie nuus vir verbruikers aangesien lam-, skaap- en beesvleispryse in die periode - [PRODUCER PRICES OF BEEF AND MUTTON DECREASE](https://rpo.co.za/producer-prices-of-beef-and-mutton-decrease/) - Producer prices of lamb are currently 15,3 % lower than a year ago and stand at R68,86 (plus VAT) per kilogram for Class A lamb. Beef producer prices are 0,5 % lower at R45,97 (plus VAT) per kilogram for Class A beef. This is extremely good news for consumers as lamb, mutton and beef prices - [Temporary Export of Live Cattle for Slaughter](https://rpo.co.za/temporary-export-of-live-cattle-for-slaughter/) - [RPO SHOCKED AT THE ANNOUNCEMENT BY BOTSWANA REGARDING LIVE EXPORTS OF CATTLE](https://rpo.co.za/rpo-shocked-at-the-announcement-by-botswana-regarding-live-exports-of-cattle/) - The Red Meat Producers' Organisation (RPO) noted with shock and surprise that the Minister of Agriculture, Development and Food Security of Botswana announced that cattle would be allowed to be slaughtered on a temporary basis to be exported. Botwana's legislation has always prevented it. Read more ... - [RPO GESKOK OOR AANKONDIGING VAN BOTSWANA OOR LEWENDIGE BEES-UITVOERE](https://rpo.co.za/rpo-geskok-oor-aankondiging-van-botswana-oor-lewendige-bees-uitvoere/) - Die Rooivleisprodusente-organisasie (RPO) het met skok en verbasing kennis geneem dat die Minister van Landbou-ontwikkeling en Voedselsekuriteit van Botswana bekend gemaak het dat beeste op 'n tydelike basis vir slagting toegelaat sal word om uitgevoer te word. Botswana se wetgewing het dit nog altyd verhoed. Lees meer ... - [Foot And Mouth Disease: Update](https://rpo.co.za/foot-and-mouth-disease-update/) - On 7 January 2019, an outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) was confirmed in cattle in the Vhembe district of Limpopo Province. The outbreak occurred in the high surveillance area of the FMD Free Zone, immediately adjacent to the protection zone. The outbreak was reported to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) and, - [Outbreak Of Anthrax](https://rpo.co.za/outbreak-of-anthrax/) - All farmers are requested to urgently vaccinate their animals against anthrax. This includes cattle, sheep and goats. Anthrax also occurs within game and under no circumstances must venison of infected game, be consumed. Farmers must also be very cautious when buying in new animals and ensure that the animals are disease-free. The movement of animals - [Upcoming Gauteng Brucellosis Prevalence Survey](https://rpo.co.za/upcoming-gauteng-brucellosis-prevalence-survey/) - Dear Partner in Agriculture, This is to bring to your attention the fact that Gauteng Veterinary Services will be conducting a Brucellosis Prevalence Survey in Gauteng Province between July and September 2019. We will be visiting 300 randomly selected farms and bleeding the cattle for Brucellosis. We will be using a blood test to determine - [Updated FMD Report](https://rpo.co.za/updated-fmd-report/) - The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) and the DirectorGeneral of Animal Health, Dr Maja, released an updated report on the FMD situation on 15 February 2019. In the report it is indicated that 22 000 animals have been vaccinated since 14 January 2019. More or less 12 000 of these animals have been - [2019 Wet Op Die Identifikasie Van Diere](https://rpo.co.za/2019-wet-op-die-identifikasie-van-diere/) - Download Document 2019 AIDA TARIFFS. - [Programme – Cattle Farmers’ Day – 10 April 2019](https://rpo.co.za/programme-cattle-farmers-day-10-april-2019/) - National Cattle Farmer of the Year Eustace & Son Underberg District Wednesday, 10 April 2019 Download programme HERE… - [Uitvoerbeperkings op huide en velle.](https://rpo.co.za/uitvoerbeperkings-op-huide-en-velle/) - Daar is ‘n probleem met die uitvoer van rou gesoute velle na China – 90 % van Merino velle word na China uitgevoer. China aanvaar geen rou gesoute velle nie. Die probleem – China vereis ‘n Veterinary Health Certificate (VHC) wat bevestig dat die velle se oorsprong van ‘n FMD vry-sone is, dienooreenkomstig wil/kan die staatsveearts nie - [Joint Update Statement of the Department and between the Red Meat Industry on FMD](https://rpo.co.za/joint-update-statement-of-the-department-and-between-the-red-meat-industry-on-fmd/) - Joint Update Statement of the Department and between the Red Meat Industry on the Foot and Mouth Disease Outbreak in Vhembe District delivered Honourable Minister Senzeni Zokwana (MP) 04 February 2019 On the 14th of January 2019, as the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, I convened a meeting with the Red Meat Association to engage on better responses on - [GESAMENTLIKE MEDIAVERKLARING](https://rpo.co.za/gesamentlike-mediaverklaring-limpopo-dieregesondheidsforum-rpo-nasionaal-en-rpo-limpopo-vir-onmiddellike-vrystelling/) - GESAMENTLIKE MEDIAVERKLARING : LIMPOPO DIEREGESONDHEIDSFORUM, RPO NASIONAAL EN RPO LIMPOPO (vir onmiddellike vrystelling) Ter ondersteuning van die staat se pogings om die verloop en gevolge van die voorkoms van bek-en-klouseer (BKS) buite die beheerde gebied van BKS effektief te bestuur en onder beheer te hou, bied die Limpopo Dieregesondheidsforum (LDGF) en die nasionale bedryfsorganisasie vir - [RPO Bek-en-Klouseer Inligtingsdag](https://rpo.co.za/rpo-bek-en-klouseer-inligtingsdag/) - Laai inligtingstuk hier af.... - [BEK-EN-KLOUSEER SITUASIE](https://rpo.co.za/bek-en-klouseer-situasie/) - Die bek-en-klouseer uitbreking kom in ‘n tydperk waar die bedryf onder ’n landswye droogte gebuk gaan. Voer- en mieliepryse het die hoogte ingeskiet en die koopkrag van die verbruiker is onder druk. Dit is te midde van ‘n kuddeboufase ná die droogte van 2016. Al dié faktore plaas baie druk op die kontantvloei en finansiële - [FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE (FMD) SITUATION](https://rpo.co.za/foot-and-mouth-disease-fmd-situation/) - The FMD outbreak comes at a time when the industry is suffering from a country-wide drought. Feed and maize prices have escalated and the consumer’s purchasing power is under pressure. This is in the midst of a herd rebuilding phase after the 2016 drought. All these factors put the producers’ cash flow and financial survival - [JOINT STATEMENT ON FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE OUTBREAK](https://rpo.co.za/joint-statement-on-foot-and-mouth-disease-outbreak/) - JOINT STATEMENT BETWEEN THE MINISTER AND THE RED MEAT INDUSTRY AFTER A MEETING IN PRETORIA ON FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE OUTBREAK On the 07th of January 2019 the Department declared officially that a spillage of foot and mouth disease (FMD) has occurred in Vhembe district, in Limpopo. This was confirmed after cases were reported to - [UITBREKING VAN BEK-EN-KLOUSEER](https://rpo.co.za/uitbreking-van-bek-en-klouseer/) - Meegaande vind asb die volgende inligting rakende die nuutste uitbreking van Bek-en-Klouseer : Nuusvrystelling van die LAHF en DAFF Nuusvrystellings van die RPO (Afrikaans) (English) Skrywes ontvang van Namibië rakende die verbod op die invoer van rooivleis van SA Kaarte waar die siekte uitgebreek het Map 1, Map 2, Map 3, Map 4. - [REQUEST FOR THE CONTINUATION OF STATUTORY MEASURES](https://rpo.co.za/request-for-the-continuation-of-statutory-measures/) - REQUEST FOR THE CONTINUATION OF STATUTORY MEASURES IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN RED MEAT INDUSTRY (STATUTORY LEVIES, REGISTRATION AND SUBMISSION OF RECORDS & RETURNS) Download the document HERE ... - [GOEIE NUUS van die hoogste prys ooit vir 'n Bonsmara bul](https://rpo.co.za/goeie-nuus-van-die-hoogste-prys-ooit-vir-n-bonsmara-bul/) - Vandag is daar ‘n rekord prys betaal vir ‘n Bonsmara bul van UP George Bonsmaras, tydens hulle produksieveiling in KZN. Die bul genaamd LAR14-173 is verkoop aan ‘n konsortium boere van die Vrystaat en Bosveld, vir ‘n fenomenale R 1 800 000. Een van die konsortium-boere, mnr. Paul Marè het gesê daar sal eers saad getap word - [National RPO Congress 2018 / Nasionale RPO Kongres 2018](https://rpo.co.za/national-rpo-congress-2018-nasionale-rpo-kongres-2018/) - Download PDF Document Here - [ONTEIENING - VERHORE SKEDULE](https://rpo.co.za/onteiening-verhore-skedule/) - Vind aangeheg skedule vir Onteiening - Verhore - [MODUS OPERANDI OF THE PERPETRATOR CHANGES FREQUENTLY](https://rpo.co.za/modus-operandi-of-the-perpetrator-changes-frequently/) - The National Stock Theft Prevention Forum (NSTPF) has been involved in many meetings and crime prevention groups all over the country and it is obvious that the modus operandi of the livestock perpetrators are challenging, especially in Gauteng. Previously the NSTPF warned against various aspects of livestock theft and the involvement of the livestock owner - [MODUS OPERANDI VAN DIE OORTREDER VERANDER DIKWELS](https://rpo.co.za/modus-operandi-van-die-oortreder-verander-dikwels/) - Die Nasionale Veediefstal Voorkomingsforum is by baie vergaderings en misdaadvoorkomingsgroepe oor die hele land betrokke en dit is duidelik dat die modus operandi van oortreders ‘n groot uitdaging is, veral in Gauteng. Die Forum het reeds by vorige geleenthede teen verskeie aspekte van veediefstal gewaarsku, sowel as die betrokkenheid van die vee-eienaar om sy lewendehawe - [Magnitude of Livestock Theft in Kwa Sani and Factors That Could Influence It](https://rpo.co.za/magnitude-of-livestock-theft-in-kwa-sani-and-factors-that-could-influence-it/) - Stock theft in KwaZulu-Natal is a major problem that is hampering the prosperity of farmers in the province. The Kwa Sani area was one of the ‘hotspot’ areas and for this reason a study was conducted in this area to acquire information about stock theft, and analyse data gathered in the Kwa Sani Local Municipality, - [LISTERIOSIS OUTBREAK IN SOUTH AFRICA](https://rpo.co.za/listeriosis-outbreak-in-south-africa/) - The Red Meat Industry Forum (RMIF) represents the entire red meat value chain from the Primary Producer through to the Consumer and records its concern that lives have been lost as a result of the outbreak of Listeriosis. The RMIF has also noted with concern the media statement released by the Department of Health and - [RPO concerned about Listeria](https://rpo.co.za/rpo-concerned-about-listeria/) - The national Red Meat Producers’ Organisation (RPO) shares the consumer’s concern about Listeria and the source thereof identified by the Department of Health. The RPO is satisfied that the total red meat industry follows a very responsible approach as far as the safety of red meat and red meat products is concerned. The independent meat - [RPO is bekommerd oor Listeria](https://rpo.co.za/rpo-is-bekommerd-oor-listeria/) - Die nasionale Rooivleisprodusente-organisasie (RPO) deel die verbruiker se kommer oor die uitbreking van Listeriose, waarvan die bron pas deur die Departement van Gesondheid geïdentifiseer is. Die RPO is tevrede dat die totale rooivleisbedryf ‘n baie verantwoordelike benadering volg sover dit die veiligheid van rooivleis en –produkte betref. Die onafhanklike vleisinspeksiedienste lewer veral ‘n groot bydrae - [Bloutong-entstop beskikbaarheid](https://rpo.co.za/bloutong-entstop-beskikbaarheid/) - Lees meer...... - [OBP Communique - Product availability / Produk beskikbaarheid](https://rpo.co.za/obp-communique-product-availability-produk-beskikbaarheid/) - Please download the product availability .pdf HERE ..... - [RPO POSITIONS TO REPRESENT THE FARMER'S INTEREST](https://rpo.co.za/rpo-positions-to-represent-the-farmers-interest-in-a-sustainable-red-meat-industry-to-promote-food-security-in-south-africa/) - RPO POSITIONS TO REPRESENT THE FARMER'S INTEREST IN A SUSTAINABLE RED MEAT INDUSTRY TO PROMOTE FOOD SECURITY IN SOUTH AFRICA The sustainability of the red meat industry in South Africa is under threat if proper support in terms of animal health on the farm is not achieved. "In addition to volatile market conditions and the - [RPO POSISIONEER OM DIE BELANG VAN DIE PRODUSENT TE VERTEENWOORDIG](https://rpo.co.za/rpo-posisioneer-om-die-belang-van-die-produsent-te-verteenwoordig-in-n-volhoubare-rooivleisbedryf-om-voedselsekuriteit-in-suid-afrika-te-bevorder/) - RPO POSISIONEER OM DIE BELANG VAN DIE PRODUSENT TE VERTEENWOORDIG IN ‘N VOLHOUBARE ROOIVLEISBEDRYF OM VOEDSELSEKURITEIT IN SUID-AFRIKA TE BEVORDER Die volhoubaarheid van die rooivleisbedryf in Suid-Afrika word bedreig as die regte ondersteuning met dieregesondheid op die plaas nie bewerkstellig word nie. “Benewens wisselvallige marktoestande en die belangrikheid van bestendige markkanale, is dieregesondheid een van - [Nasionale RPO verkies nuwe Vise-Voorsitters](https://rpo.co.za/nasionale-rpo-verkies-nuwe-vise-voorsitters/) - Die nasionale Rooivleisprodusente-organisasie het tydens sy Uitvoerende Raadsvergadering wat vandeesweek in Bloemfontein gehou was, twee nuwe Vise-voorsitters, aangewys. Mnr James Faber van die Noord-Kaap, wat die tweede Vise-voorsitter was, is nou eerste Vise-voorsitter in die plek van Dr Pieter Prinsloo, wat nie beskikbaar was vir herverkiesing nie. Mnr Willie Clack van Gauteng is as tweede - [National RPO elects new Vice Chairman](https://rpo.co.za/nationalelects-new-vice-chairman/) - The national Red Meat Producers’ Organisation this week appointed two new Vice Chairmen at its Executive Council meeting in Bloemfontein. Mr James Faber of the Northern Cape, who used to be second Vice Chairman, is now the first Vice Chairman in the place of Dr Pieter Prinsloo, who was not available for re-election. Mr Willie - [2018 AIDA Tariff](https://rpo.co.za/animal-identification-act-tariff-amendment/) - Document for download HERE ... - [Economic Impact of Livestock Theft in South Africa](https://rpo.co.za/economic-impact-of-livestock-theft-in-south-africa/) - Download the document HERE...... - [OUTBREAK OF LISTERIOSIS IN SOUTH AFRICA](https://rpo.co.za/outbreak-of-listeriosis-in-south-africa/) - The Red Meat Industry Forum has taken note with concern of the outbreak of listeriosis as reported by the Department of Health on 5 December 2017 which could be misleading with the large number of photos of livestock portrayed in media coverage thereof. Listeria monocytogenes is the primary cause of the illness called listeriosis. This - [Listeriose in diere](https://rpo.co.za/listeriose-in-diere/) - Vraag: Daar het ‘n berig oor die nuus gekom dat sterfgevalle a.g.v. listeriose in mense in Suid-Afrika voorgekom het. Kom die siekte ook in diere voor? Laai volledige dokument HIER af .... - [Outbreak of a food borne disease in South Africa](https://rpo.co.za/media-statement-by-the-minister-of-health-dr-aaron-motsoaledi-on-the-outbreak-of-a-food-borne-disease-in-south-africa/) - Listeriosis is a serious, but treatable and preventable disease caused by the bacterium, Listeria monocytogenes. The bacteria is widely distributed in nature and can be found in soil, water and vegetation. Animal products and fresh produce such as fruits and vegetables can be contaminated from these sources. Download Media Release HERE .... - [Meat World Media Statement](https://rpo.co.za/meat-world-media-statement/) - In response to an insert aired on current affairs programme Carte Blanche on Sunday, 24th September 2017, Meat World is conducting a wholescale investigation into 14 of its stores across Gauteng, North West and Mpumalanga. Read more ... - [RED MEAT INDUSTRY FORUM’S VIEW ON CARTE BLANCHE MEAT PRODUCT RELABELING REPORT](https://rpo.co.za/red-meat-industry-forums-view-on-carte-blanche-meat-product-relabeling-report/) - The Red Meat Industry Forum has noted with concern the content of the Carte Blanche report in regard to some Meat World branches allegedly re-labelling expired meat products and unacceptable levels of E.Coli found in tested products. Food premises are regulated by R962 (dated Nov 2012) of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act - [Rural Crime Conference 2017](https://rpo.co.za/rural-crime-conference-2017/) - Download document HERE ... - [2017 National Cattle & Sheep Farmer of the Year Competition](https://rpo.co.za/2017-national-cattle-sheep-farmer-of-the-year-competition/) - Attached are the nomination forms for the 2017 National Cattle & Sheep Farmer of the Year Competition. Please note that the closing date for entries is 8 September 2017. Nomination of candidate for 2017 national cattle farmer of the year Nomination of candidate for 2017 national sheep farmer of the year - [2017 Nasionale Bees- en Skaapboer van die Jaar Kompetisie](https://rpo.co.za/2017-nasionale-bees-en-skaapboer-van-die-jaar-kompetisie/) - Nominasie vorms vir die 2017 Nasionale Bees- en Skaapboer van die Jaar Kompetisie. Let asb. daarop dat die sluitingdatum 8 September 2017 is. Voorstel van kandidaat vir die 2017 skaapboer van die jaar Voorstel van kandidaat vir die 2017 beesboer van die jaar - [NAMC Welcomes newly appointed Council Members](https://rpo.co.za/namc-welcomes-newly-appointed-council-members/) - On 20 June, the NAMC held an induction for its the newly appointed Council. The induction comes after the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Senzeni Zokwana appointed 10 new members to the Council after the previous board term expired. In his maiden speech Professor P.K. Chauke as Chairman of the board, noted the confidence - [Einde aan rondloperdiere na hofsaak](https://rpo.co.za/einde-aan-rondloperdiere-na-hofsaak/) - Laai u artikel hier af ... - [Termynkontrak vir lamsvleis goeie nuus vir boere](https://rpo.co.za/termynkontrak-vir-lamsvleis-goeie-nuus-vir-boere/) - Laai u artikel hier af ... - [JUNK STATUS AND FOOD PRICES](https://rpo.co.za/junk-status-and-food-prices/) - JUNK STATUS AND FOOD PRICES The fact that the new minister of finance seems to be nonchalant about the country’s newly acquired junk status as well as the fact that president Zuma refuses to address the issue, is shocking and indicates an absolute ignorance of the impact thereof on consumers and the poor, says the - [PRESS RELEASE Red meat from Brazil prohibited from certain producers](https://rpo.co.za/press-release-red-meat-from-brazil-prohibited-from-certain-producers/) - PRESS RELEASE Red meat from Brazil prohibited from certain producers The South African National Consumer Union (SANCU) has been assured by the Red Meat Producers Organisation that South Africans are not to worry - the immediate steps taken by the Department of Agriculture more specifically the Directorate of Veterinary Services who with direct communication immediately - [RPO verwelkom spoedige optrede oor Braziliaanse vleisinvoere](https://rpo.co.za/rpo-verwelkom-spoedige-optrede-oor-braziliaanse-vleisinvoere/) - NUUSVRYSTELLING (vir onmiddellike vrystelling) RPO verwelkom spoedige optrede oor Braziliaanse vleisinvoere Die nasionale Rooivleisprodusente-organisasie van Suid Afrika (RPO) wil die Departement van Landbou, Bosbou en Visserye gelukwens met die vinnige en effektiewe optrede rakende die vleisskandaal in Braziliё. Die RPO beskou die Departement en spesifiek die Direktoraat : Veeartsenykundigedienste as ʼn belangrike vennoot van die - [RPO welcomes speedy action on Brazilian meat imports](https://rpo.co.za/rpo-welcomes-speedy-action-on-brazilian-meat-imports/) - PRESS RELEASE (for immediate release : 24 March 2017) RPO welcomes speedy action on Brazilian meat imports The national Red Meat Producers' Organisation of South Africa (RPO) congratulates the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries for their speedy and effective actions regarding the meat scandal in Brazil. The RPO considers the Department and more specifically - [Press Release: Feedback from Red Meat Industry Workshop](https://rpo.co.za/press-release-feedback-from-red-meat-industry-workshop/) - PRESS RELEASE (for immediate release) Feedback from Red Meat Industry Workshop held in Pretoria on the 16th March 2017 on a desired future vision (DFP) for the Red Meat Industry Endorsed and supported by the Minister of Agriculture, more than a 100 participants representing the whole Red Meat Value Chain came together at the ARC - [Red Meat Industry Workshop](https://rpo.co.za/red-meat-industry-workshop/) - Report on Red Meat Industry Workshop held in Pretoria on the 16th March 2017 on a desired future vision (DFP) for the Red Meat Industry Note:- A summary of the workshop outputs and findings gained during the day is contained in annexure A. Executive summary of feedback of how we do things and what we - [Crime Statistics : Livestock Theft](https://rpo.co.za/crime-statistics-livestock-theft/) - Crime Statistics : Livestock Theft The release of the crime statistics by the SAPS on 3 March 2017 to the Portfolio Committee was awaited with enthusiasm as it is the first time in years that crime statistics are made available on a quarterly basis. The major challenge on these statistics is that for so many - [Misdaadstatistieke: Veediefstal](https://rpo.co.za/misdaadstatistieke-veediefstal/) - Misdaadstatistieke: Veediefstal Die vrystelling van misdaadstatistieke deur die SAPD op 3 Maart 2017 aan die Portefeulje Komitee, is met groot geesdrif afgewag, aangesien dit die eerste keer in jare is dat misdaadstatistieke op ‘n kwartaallikse basis beskikbaar gestel word. Die grootste uitdaging verbonde aan hierdie statistieke is die feit dat slegs jaarlikse misdaadstatistieke vir jare - [Foot and mouth disease ,South Africa](https://rpo.co.za/foot-and-mouth-disease-south-africa/) - Foot and mouth disease, South Africa Information received on 07/03/2017 from Dr Bothle Michael Modisane, Chief Director , Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Animal Production and Health, PRETORIA, South Africa Download PDF document HERE... - [Mass slaughtering of donkeys](https://rpo.co.za/the-ministry-office-will-attend-the-court-appearance-of-the-35-donkey-killers-in-twin-springs-kzn-and-lesotho-border/) - The Department has been following the shocking cruel slaughtering and skinning of more than 35 donkeys whilst alive in the provincial border between KwaZulu-Natal and Lesotho at Twin Springs. It is alleged that more than 100 donkeys have disappeared in the nearest communities and are suspected to have been stolen for this slaughtering. There is - [Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Signs Memorandum of Understanding with the People’s Republic Of China](https://rpo.co.za/department-of-agriculture-forestry-and-fisheries-signs-memorandum-of-understanding-with-the-peoples-republic-of-china/) - The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Mr Senzeni Zokwana today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the entry and exit animal inspection and quarantine with Chinese Vice Minister of the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People’s Republic of China, Mr LI Yuaping during the Launch of Operation Phakisa - [Regering pleeg verraad teenoor boere oor veiligheid](https://rpo.co.za/regering-pleeg-verraad-teenoor-boere-oor-veiligheid/) - TLU SA / TAU SA 194 James Avenue / Jamesrylaan 194 PO Box 912-51 / Posbus 912-51 SILVERTON / SILVERTON 0127 / 0127 T: (012) 804-8031, F: (012) 804-2014, E: koms@tlu.co.za W: www.tlu.co.za MEDIA RELEASE MEDIAVERKLARING Issued by: TAU SA Uitgereik deur: TLU SA Enquiries: Mr Louis Meintjes President TAU SA Cell.: 082 461 7262 - [DAFF meets China with prospects of exporting beef](https://rpo.co.za/daff-meets-china-with-prospects-of-exporting-beef/) - DAFF meets China with prospects of exporting beef HERE ... Protocol Agreement on the Export of Frozen Beef to China HERE ... Media Statement 18 January 2017 Immediate Release DAFF meets China with prospects of exporting beef The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) of the Republic of South Africa - [Protocol Agreement on the Export of Frozen Beef to China](https://rpo.co.za/protocol-agreement-on-the-export-of-frozen-beef-to-china/) - Read more ... - [National minimum wage announced](https://rpo.co.za/national-minimum-wage-announced/) - Agri SA Mediaverklaring / Media Release Privaatsak / Private Bag X180 Centurion 0046, Tel +27 (0)12 643 3400, Faks/ Fax +27 (0)12 663 3178 National minimum wage announced The Deputy President, Cyril Ramaphosa, announced the long-anticipated national minimum wage. This comes after two years of negotiations at various levels, said Ramaphosa. According to Neil Hamman, who chairs - [Die nasionale minimum loon aangekondig](https://rpo.co.za/die-nasionale-minimum-loon-aangekondig/) - Agri SA Mediaverklaring Privaatsak X180 Centurion 0046, Tel +27 (0)12 643 3400, Faks +27 (0)12 663 3178 10 Februarie 2017 Die nasionale minimum loon aangekondig Die Adjunk President, Cyril Ramaphosa het ‘n aankondiging gemaak oor die lang verwagte nasionale minimum loon. Dit volg na twee jaar van onderhandelinge wat op verskeie vlakke plaasgevind het, het Ramaphosa gesê. - [Rooivleis Industrie Werkswinkel](https://rpo.co.za/rooivleis-industrie-werkswinkel/) - Rooivleis Industrie Werkswinkel sal gehou word op 16 Maart 2017. Lees meer hieroor .... - [Unlocking value for every actor in the SA Red Meat Industry and becoming a world class competitor](https://rpo.co.za/unlocking-value-for-every-actor-in-the-sa-red-meat-industry-and-becoming-a-world-class-competitor/) - PRESS RELEASE (For immediate release) Red Meat Industry workshop; 16 March 2017 Unlocking value for every actor in the SA Red Meat Industry and becoming a world class competitor A red meat industry workshop held during the 2016 Aldam Stockman School established broad consensus amongst the Meat Value Chain participants that the red meat industry - [Dankbaar vir goeie reën / Good rains welcomed](https://rpo.co.za/dankbaar-vir-goeie-reen-good-rains-welcomed/) - MEDIA RELEASE MEDIAVERKLARING Issued by: TAU SA Uitgereik deur: TLU SA Enquiries: Mr Louis Meintjes President: TAU SA Cell.: 082 461 7262 Mr Bennie van Zyl General Manager TAU SA Cell.: 082 466 4470 Navrae: Mnr. Louis Meintjes President: TLU SA Sel.: 082 461 7262 Mnr Bennie - [RPO en Federasie verkies nuwe bestuur](https://rpo.co.za/rpo-en-federasie-verkies-nuwe-bestuur/) - NUUSVRYSTELLING (vir onmiddellike vrystelling) RPO EN FEDERASIE VAN PRIMêRE ROOIVLEISPRODUSENTE VERKIES NUWE BESTUUR Tydens die pasafgelope vergadering van die RPO Uitvoerende Raad, is dr Pieter Prinsloo van die Oos-Kaap verkies tot 1ste Vise-voorsitter van die Nasionale RPO en mnr James Faber van die Noord-Kaap tot 2de Vise-voorsitter. Mnr Koos van der Ryst was reeds as - [RPO and Federation elects new management](https://rpo.co.za/rpo-elects-new-management/) - PRESS RELEASE (for immediate release) RPO AND FEDERATION OF PRIMARY RED MEAT PRODUCERS' ELECTS NEW MANAGEMENT At the recent meeting of the RPO Executive Council, Dr Pieter Prinsloo of the Eastern Cape was elected as 1st Vice-Chairman of the National RPO and Mr James Faber of the Northern Cape was elected to 2nd Vice-Chairman. - [Landbou DG Mlengana gee OBP dwarsklap](https://rpo.co.za/landbou-dg-mlengana-gee-obp-dwarsklap/) - Die DG van Landbou gaan self kyk of OBP werklik die entstowwe het wat nodig is om veesiektes in SA te voorkom. Lees meer ... - [Product availability](https://rpo.co.za/product-availability/) - Product availability at OBP Communication from OBP regarding product availability HERE - [ALFA Pamflet](https://rpo.co.za/alfa-pamflet/) - 'n Vee-ekspo soos min Afridome, Parys, Vrystaat 27 September – 1 Oktober 2016 Lees meer ... - [RPO Winsdrywers aanbiedings](https://rpo.co.za/rpo-winsdrywers-aanbiedings/) - Aanbiedings in pdf formaat hier beskikbaar. The influence of new breeding technologies on profit Vrystaat Nuwe tegnologie stoetteling Breeding as Profit Driver Japie vd Westhuizen Breeding as Profit Driver Japie vd Westhuizen v2 Breeding as Profit Driver Japie vd Westhuizen Final Veld Management as a Driver of Economic Sustainable Amie Aucamp Veeartsnetwerk video The Economic Drivers of Beef - [Meat Export Priorities Workshop: Progress report](https://rpo.co.za/meat-export-priorities-workshop-progress-report/) - Download PDF document HERE - [National RPO hosts Conference and Congress](https://rpo.co.za/national-red-meat-producers-organisation-rpo-hosts-conference-and-congress/) - PRESS RELEASE The 26th Conference and Congress of the National Red Meat Producers' Organisation (RPO) will be held on 16 en 17 August 2016 at the Khaya Ibhubesi Conference centre in Parys, Free State Province. The following guest speakers will be performing at the Conference, namely Mr JP Landman with the theme "Challenges to overcome - [Nasionale RPO hou Konferensie en Kongres](https://rpo.co.za/nasionale-rooivleisprodusente-organisasie-hou-konferensie-en-kongres/) - NUUSVRYSTELLING Die 26ste Konferensie en Kongres van die Nasionale Rooivleisprodusente-organisasie (RPO) word vanjaar gehou op 16 en 17 Augustus 2016 by die Khaya Ibhubesi Konferensiesentrum in Parys, Vrystaat Provinsie. Tydens die konferensie gaan die volgende gassprekers optree, naamlik mnr JP Landman met die tema "Uitdagings wat die landbousektor kan oorkom binne die makro-ekonomiese omgewing"; mnr - [Nuwe invoerregulasies](https://rpo.co.za/nuwe-invoerregulasies/) - Die pryse sowel as getalle by beesveilings in die land het drasties gedaal noudat toegang tot die Suid-Afrikaanse voerkraalmark feitlik onmoontlik is. 08 August 2016 | Landbou Ronelle Rademeyer - Veilingshuise in Namibië het verlede maand skerp onder druk gekom nadat Suid-Afrika op 1 Julie die nuwe, streng invoerregulasies in werking gestel het wat dit - [Producers are urged to report livestock theft cases](https://rpo.co.za/producers-are-urged-to-report-livestock-theft-cases/) - PRESS RELEASE (for immediate release) PRODUCERS ARE URGED TO REPORT LIVESTOCK THEFT CASES In recent times the National Stock Theft Prevention Forum (NSTPF) have been involved in many meetings all over the country and it is obvious that the statistics regarding the non-reporting of stock theft cases are not over extrapolated and that stock theft - [Meld Veediefstalsake aan](https://rpo.co.za/nasionale-veediefstalvoorkomingsforum-doen-n-beroep-op-produsente-om-veediefstalsake-aan-te-meld/) - NUUSVRYSTELLING (vir onmiddellike vrystelling) NASIONALE VEEDIEFSTALVOORKOMINGSFORUM DOEN 'N BEROEP OP PRODUSENTE OM VEEDIEFSTALSAKE AAN TE MELD Die Nasionale Veediefstalvoorkomingsforum (NVVK) was die afgelope tyd betrokke by baie vergaderings regoor die land en dit is duidelik dat die statistieke oor die nie-aanmelding van veediefstalsake nie oordryf word nie. Daar is 'n groot toename in veediefstal. Statistieke Suid-Afrika - [Diesel refund](https://rpo.co.za/diesel-refund/) - Read more ... - [Agri SA drought report](https://rpo.co.za/agri-sa-drought-report/) - Read more ... - [Absa contributes R1-million towards AgriSA’s drought relief efforts](https://rpo.co.za/absa-contributes-r1-million-towards-agrisas-drought-relief-efforts/) - 11 February 2016 For immediate release Absa contributes R1-million towards AgriSA’s drought relief efforts Absa, a member of Barclays Africa, has donated R1-million towards AgriSA’s efforts to assist drought-stricken farmers and the communities that depend on farming around the country. Sazini Mojapelo, Head of Citizenship at Barclays Africa, says: “As a leading corporate citizen and - [3 SA men arrested on Zimbabwean border](https://rpo.co.za/3-sa-men-arrested-on-zimbabwean-border/) - 3 SA men arrested on Zimbabwean border The men have reportedly been arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle sable antelope across the border. FILE. The men were apparently intercepted after their trucks carrying the animals got stuck in the mud near the Beitbridge Border Post. Picture: Wikicommons Beitbridge Beitbridge Border Post SA men arrested in - [Gebruik van gif onaanvaarbaar](https://rpo.co.za/gebruik-van-gif-onaanvaarbaar/) - Read more ... - [Brusellose versprei uiters vinnig](https://rpo.co.za/brusellose-versprei-uiters-vinnig/) - Deur Jan Bezuidenhout Landbouweekblad 9 Oktober 2015 Brusellose versprei uiters vinnig as koeie toegelaat word om besmetlike nageboortes te vreet, waarsku dr. Chriche du Plessis van MSD Animal Health. Verskeie inligtingsdae oor beesbrusellose word eersdaags aangebied. Alle beesboere, staatsveeartse, DGT’s en private veeartse word genooi om die inligtingsdae by te woon. (Sien lys van datums - [US threatens South Africa with trade suspension AGOA](https://rpo.co.za/us-threatens-south-africa-with-trade-suspension-agoa/) - Follow this link to read more ... US threatens South Africa with trade suspension AGOA - [Attempt to smuggle 29 sables to South Africa](https://rpo.co.za/attempt-to-smuggle-29-sables-to-south-africa/) - Read more ... - [Vee invoere vanaf Namibië, ‘n beroep tot aksie](https://rpo.co.za/vee-invoere-vanaf-namibie-n-beroep-tot-aksie/) - Die Rooivleisbedryfsforum doen ‘n beroep op alle rolspelers in die veebedryf om te voldoen aan die ooreenkoms wat onlangs gesluit is tussen Suid-Afrika en Namibië op die verhandeling van vee tussen die twee lande. Die Suid-Afrikaanse rooivleisbedryf, verteenwoordigers van die Namibiese Vleisraad, die Namibiese Landbou-unie en die Lewendehawe Produsente Organisasie is dit eens dat die - [Call to action on livestock imports from Namibia](https://rpo.co.za/call-to-action-on-livestock-imports-from-namibia/) - The Red Meat Industry Forum calls all industry role-players to action to adhere to the agreement reached in the recent past between South Africa and Namibia on trading of livestock between the two countries. The South African Red Meat Industry, representatives from the Namibian Meat Board, Namibian Agricultural Union and the Livestock Producers Organisation agreed - [Regulations regarding control of the export of animal products](https://rpo.co.za/regulations-regarding-control-of-the-export-of-animal-products/) - Read more ... - [Woolworths se vleisreël is verregaande](https://rpo.co.za/woolworths-se-vleisreel-is-verregaande/) - Deur Alet Janse van Rensburg Donderdag 30 April 2015 07:49 “ Die hartseerding is dat geen boer ’n dier wreed wil doodmaak nie, maar die manier waarop ons skape deur hierdie roofdiere doodgebyt word, is uiters wreed. ” - Dries Wiese, president van die Suid-Afrikaanse Dorpertelergenootskap Boere in Suid-Afrika verloor jaarliks ongeveer ’n miljoen lammers wat deur jakkalse - [Wat kan vleisprodusente vanjaar verwag?](https://rpo.co.za/wat-kan-vleisprodusente-vanjaar-verwag/) - Namibië is in 2013 deur ‘n erge droogte en in 2014 het onredelike dieregesondheidsregulasies die uitvoer van speenkalwers na Suid-Afrika tot stilstand gedwing. Wat hou 2015 vir die land se lewendehaweprodusente in? Paul Strydom van die Vleisraad en Mecki Schneider van die LPO is aan die woord: Paul Strydom, hoofbestuur van die Vleisraad Bemarking en - [At the helm of the Red Meat Industry Forum for 2015](https://rpo.co.za/at-the-helm-of-the-red-meat-industry-forum-for-2015/) - Media Release For immediate release 13 November 2014 AT THE HELM OF THE RED MEAT INDUSTRY FORUM FOR 2015 The most important challenge for the incoming Red Meat Industry Forum Office Bearers is to foster confidence amongst all stakeholders to participate in the growth and expansion of the red meat industry. The Red - [RMIF comment on APAP due 6 Oct](https://rpo.co.za/rmif-comment-on-apap-due-6-oct/) - From: Michelle de Lange [mailto:manager@rmif.co.za] Sent: 06 October 2014 05:05 PM To: 'SelebogoL@daff.gov.za' Cc: Dave Ford Subject: RMIF comment on APAP due 6 Oct Mr Selebogo Leshoro Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Private Bag X250 Pretoria 0001 SelebogoL@daff.gov.za Dear Mr Leshoro, Inputs into the Agricultural Policy Action Plan (APAP) towards a final consultation meeting on APAP - [Kommandowurms](https://rpo.co.za/kommandowurms/) - Kommandowurms het Suid-Afrika die eerste keer in tien jaar ingeval en rig veral groot skade op plase in Noordwes en Limpopo aan. Die Kommandowurm, Spodoptera exempta is 'n Afrikaanse motsoort. Dit is 'n besonder skadelike pes, wat in staat is om hele aanplantings van gesaaides in 'n kwessie van weke uit te wis. Die larwe - [RPO kommentaar op OIE](https://rpo.co.za/rpo-kommentaar-op-oie/) - Die Rooivleisprodusente organisasie het met teleurstelling kennisgeneem van die persverklaring van Steve Galane van Departement Landbou, Bosbou en Visserye dat die FMD vrye aansoek van Suid Afrika by die OIE nie toegestaan is nie Die impak van die nie bek en klou vrye zone area is R4 miljard rand per jaar vir die landbou. Dit - [Die ergste droogte sedert 1933](https://rpo.co.za/die-ergste-droogte-sedert-1933/) - DIE BURGER Dinsdag 26 November 2013 KAAPSTAD. – Die uiterse droogte wat veeboere in groot dele van die land reeds gedwing het om “tot ’n derde” van hul veekuddes te slag, gaan tot ’n ernstige tekort aan rooivleis lei. Dié droogte, wat met dié van 1933 vergelyk word, rek al hoe langer uit en sluk - [Persverklaring: 2 Oktober 2013](https://rpo.co.za/persverklaring-2-oktober-2013/) - Eastern Cape Prevention of Stock Theft Forum Chairperson: Dr. P.W. Prinsloo prinsloo.langside@gmail.com Secretary: Lynette van der Walt nwgaec@daff.gov.za 049 8026734 Private Bag X529 086 6012179 F Middelburg, 5900 __________________________________________________________________ 3 Oktober 2013 Persverklaring: 2 Oktober 2013 Tydens die derde en laaste vergadering van die Ooskaap Voorkoming van Veediefstal Forum te Middelburg is die volgende sake - [DAFF appoints a developmental strategist as Director General](https://rpo.co.za/daff-appoints-a-developmental-strategist-as-director-general/) - 12 August 2013 DAFF appoints a developmental strategist as Director General At a media briefing held today in Pretoria Cabinet announced the appointment of Professor Edith Vries as the new Director-General for the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. Professor Vries brings to the position a wide range of skills and experience and is best - [A meat free diet can ensure future food security](https://rpo.co.za/a-meat-free-diet-can-ensure-future-food-security/) - Astrid Jankielsohn – Senior researcher at Agricultural Research Council The greatest challenge in agriculture today is to ensure food security for a growing human population. It is estimated that with the current growth rate of 2% a year the human population in South Africa will reach 82 million by 2035 (Agriculture: Facts and Trends South - [The status and future role of the livestock sector in a sustainable context](https://rpo.co.za/the-status-and-future-role-of-the-livestock-sector-in-a-sustainable-context/) - Page 1 of 2 Media Release For immediate release 10 June 2013 The status and future role of the livestock sector in a sustainable context The socio-economic contribution and growth of the livestock sector is satisfactory, in fact increasing as a proportion of total agriculture; and it is not over-compromising resources and the environment. This - [Key Conference for Red Meat Industry – Foot & Mouth](https://rpo.co.za/key-conference-for-red-meat-industry-foot-mouth/) - Read more ... - [News 24 tests supermarket meat](https://rpo.co.za/news-24-tests-supermarket-meat/) - Read more ... - [EVALUASIE VAN DIE ARTIKEL](https://rpo.co.za/evaluasie-van-die-artikel/) - “A high incidence of species substitution and mislabelling detected in meat products sold in South Africa” deur Cawthorn et al. in Food Control 2013, Vol. 32, 440 – 449 Van die berigte in die pers oor die navorsingsresultate van genoemde artikel is feitelik nie korrek nie. 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The RPO as collective negotiation organisation, improves the economic wellbeing of its producers.The RPO focuses on important industry functions such as:Animal healthTariff protectionImport monitoringTrade agreementsExtension services and educationNegotiations in terms of legal frameworksThe promotion of the - [Conference 2024](https://rpo.co.za/conference-2024/) - [vc_row row_space=”padding-extra-small”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1661760091922{padding-right: 25px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;}”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][gva_icon_box title=”17 Okt/Oct 2024″ icon_position=”left” background_box=”#fff” icon_shadown=”true” image=”12033″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][gva_icon_box title=”10:00 – 15:00″ icon_position=”left” background_box=”#fff” icon_shadown=”true” image=”12037″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][gva_icon_box title=”Nampo/ALFA, Nampo Park, Bothaville” icon_position=”left” background_box=”#fff” icon_shadown=”true” image=”12035″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_space=”padding-extra-small”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”12141″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”link_image” css=”.vc_custom_1725971398759{margin-left: 15px !important;}”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1723543660365{padding-right: 15px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”RSVP” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”12130″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row] - [POPI ACT](https://rpo.co.za/popi-act/) - [vc_section full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1644638532382{background-color: #e2e2e2 !important;}”][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”POPI ACT” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text] YOU HEREBY DECLARE AND CONFIRM THAT YOU, AS THE PERSON/ENTITY/BODY/INDIVIDUAL/COMPANY WHOSE IS PROVIDING INFORMATION AND HEREINAFTER COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS THE “CLIENT”, DO HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AGREE AND UNDERSTAND THAT ANY/ALL INFORMATION SUPPLIED OR GIVEN TO THE SERVICE PROVIDER, IS DONE SO IN TERMS OF THE BELOW - [Wat doen RPO vir sy lede?](https://rpo.co.za/wat-doen-die-rpo-vir-sy-lede/) - [vc_section full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1644641613831{background-color: #e2e2e2 !important;}”][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1643111697933{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1643111775372{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text] Strategiese doel en aktiwiteite Die RPO beskerm en bevorder die belange van kommersiële rooivleisprodusente binne die waardeketting van die rooivleisbedryf. 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Willie Clack, voorsitter van die nasionale Veediefstalvoorkomingsforum. Lees meer …[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section] - [Soek nóú mark en voer gou uit](https://rpo.co.za/soek-nou-mark-en-voer-gou-uit/) - Soek nóú mark en voer gou uit Die Suid-Afrikaanse rooivleisbedryf is in ’n gunstige posisie om wesenlike uitvoer ’n werklikheid te maak, sê die Rooivleisprodusente-organisasie (RPO). Lees meer ... - [Staatsveterinêre strategie verwelkom](https://rpo.co.za/staatsveterinere-strategie-verwelkom/) - Staatsveterinêre strategie verwelkom DIE Departement van Landbou, Bosbou en Visserye het ’n nasionale veterinêre strategie bekend gestel met die doel om die gesondheid van Suid-Afrika se diere te verseker sodat genoeg kos vir die nasie geproduseer kan word. 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