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15/12/2025

Agri X, in partnership with the North-West University (NWU), will host the Agri X Fusion Red Meat Value Chain Event from 4 to 5 March 2026 at the NWU Mahikeng Campus.

This first-of-its-kind initiative brings together industry leaders, producers, researchers, feedlots, processors and policymakers to collectively address the most critical challenges shaping South Africa’s red meat value chain.

Plaas Media is the proud media partner of this event.

Click on the link to read more about the event: https://agriorbit.com/agri-x-fusion-2026-to-align-research-and-industry-for-the-future-of-south-africas-red-meat-sector/

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12/12/2025

Veterinarians, industry experts, and farmers have gathered in Potchefstroom to discuss viable solutions for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). Supported by the Ruminant Veterinary Association of South Africa (RuVasa) and other stakeholders, Dr Jan Bastiaan Fouché, a veterinarian at the Parys Animal Hospital, initiated the FMD workshop. Dr Fouché is assisted by Dr David Pretorius, a wildlife veterinarian and owner of Motsumi Darts, MIOT, and Buffalo Analytics, in organising the event which Plaas Media is attending today.

Event speakers include Dr Mark Chimes, manager of the Animal Health and Welfare Programme of Milk SA, Dr Lin-Mari de Klerk Lorist, chief state veterinarian at the National Department of Agriculture, Dr Baptiste Dungu, member of the scientific commission of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), Dr David Ge**er, CEO and chairperson of Dunevax Biotech, and Dr Dave Midgley, CEO of RuVASA.

Keep an eye on Veeplaas Tydskrif’s social media pages for feedback on the workshop.

On the photo from the left are Dr David Ge**er and his wife Dr Rosmarie Ge**er, Charlene Willemse, general manager at Buffalo Analytics, Christal-Lize Muller, journalist and regional representative at Plaas Media, Dr Mark Chimes, Dr Baptiste Dungu and Dr Fritz Rexrodt, director of Dunevax Biotech.

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12/12/2025

As the saying goes, “team work makes the dream work,” and this year, two of Plaas Media’s teams were recognised for their collaborative accomplishments as part of the 2025 Plaas Media Awards.

Our Team Spirit Award, given to a department for professional conduct, meeting deadlines and working well as a team, went to the Plaas PR and communications department. They are Deidré Louw, PR & Communications Manager, Jandrie Klopper, web editor, Milla Matthee, communications assistant and social media writer, Monique Fourie, content editor, and Olga-Louise Lemmer, junior content creator.

The Project/Product of The Year is awarded to the team whose project contributed positively to the company's product line-up in various ways. This year, Annemie Visser, designer and layout artist, Jayne du Plooy, deputy editor of printed media, Karin Changuion-Duffy, sales consultant and Susan Steyn, sales consultant, received the award for their work on the RPO Livestock Production Manual, a guide to sustainable and profitable livestock production published on behalf of the Red Meat Producers' Organisation.

12/12/2025

Plaas Media’s team is small, but incredibly creative, driven and dedicated to its craft. We value our employees, and as the year comes to an end, we’d like to celebrate their triumphs. It is with great pleasure that we announce Plaas Media’s 2025 award winners.

Susan Steyn was honoured as Sales Person of the Year for excellence in achieving targets, serving clients, and meeting company expectations.

Koos du Pisanie, Northern Cape regional representative and writer, was awarded Regional Representative of the Year for the exemplary way in which he conducts himself in his region.

Carin Venter, writer and regional representative, was named Broadcast Contributor of the Year for her contributions to Plaas Media’s TV and radio platforms.

Christal-Lize Miller, journalist and regional representative in North West, was named Social Media Contributor of the Year as well as News Contributor of the Year for her enthusiastic contribution to Plaas Media’s social media and her timely delivery of good quality news articles.

Susan Marais, senior writer and news editor, was honoured as Writer of the Year for excellence in delivering quality editorial content.

Olga-Louise Lemmer, junior content creator, received this year’s Merit Award for her stellar contributions, hard work and tenacity as an employee.

Deidré Louw, PR & Communications Manager, received the Staff Member of the Year award for her exceptional role as a colleague.

05/12/2025

The Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) is hosting its annual media day in Pretoria, and Plaas Media’s Lise Roberts and Susan Marais are in attendance.

The event aims to bring together journalists, agribusiness leaders, and industry stakeholders for networking and engagement.

Keep an eye on AgriOrbit’s page for further updates on the event.

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02/12/2025

Extensive livestock production is extremely vulnerable to the effects of climate change, especially droughts and higher temperatures. It is therefore important to understand the effect of climate on livestock production.

Click on the link to read more about the importance of livestock in South Africa: https://agriorbit.com/the-strategic-importance-of-livestock-in-south-africa/

Agricultural Research Council Livestock Registering Federation SA Stud Book / SA Stamboek

01/12/2025

Die Stud Breeders Federation (SBF) wat onlangs gestig is, se doel is om op die hoogste vlakke van gespreksvoering ’n stem vir die bedryf te wees oor knelpunte wat die hele stoetbedryf raak. Kyk gerus na 'n Plaas TV-onderhoud hieronder waarin Kobus Bester, 'n direkteur van SBF, meer vertel.

Kobus Bester, bekend vir sy rol as direkteur by die Lewendehawe Registrerende Federasie (LRF) en rasdirekteur van Simbra SA, kuier vandag weer in die Plaas T...

27/11/2025

27/11/2025

And the winner of the 2025 ARC National Beef Cattle Improvement Herd of the Year award is …

Christo Rothmann of Bushman’s Mountain Tuli Stud in Venterstad, Eastern Cape!

To even be considered for this prestigious category, a breeder must demonstrate excellence across several key performance traits within his or her herd. The ARC National Beef Cattle Improvement Herd of the Year has become one of the most respected awards in the industry. Evaluation criteria focus on measurable herd performance traits, including:

• Reproductive efficiency of the herd.
• Participation in and application of performance testing for herd improvement.
• Cow efficiency (including post-weaning performance).
• Completeness and accuracy of performance records.
• Cow herd size (minimum of 50 cows).
• Calving performance.
• Genetic progress and trends within the herd.
• Use of modern, science-based breeding techniques.

This award category is sponsored by Plaas Media and Stockfarm Magazine.

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27/11/2025

And the winner of the 2025 ARC National Kaonafatso ya Dikgomo of the Year Award is …

Tumiso Motlhabane from Farm Benadeplaats, Mahikeng, North West!

The Kaonafatso ya Dikgomo (KyD) scheme supports emerging cattle farmers in applying beef recording and improvement technologies. This enables accurate selection for economically important traits, while boosting herd productivity and profitability.

This award, sponsored by Plaas Media and Stockfarm Magazine, aims to recognise KyD scheme members who excel in herd recordings, management, and performance; encourage emerging cattle farmers to improve their livelihoods through higher returns from livestock production and job creation; promote participation in the KyD scheme; support sound breeding and management practices within the beef industry; and demonstrate the practical benefits of performance testing by highlighting outstanding herds.

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