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Apr 222 min read

What goes into creating the Perfect Cut of Pork (Part 2)

Creating that perfect cut of pork is a meticulous process rooted in care, sustainability, and craftsmanship.

Apr 192 min read

What goes into creating the Perfect Cut of Pork (Part 1)

Understanding the journey of quality pork means recognizing the unique challenges faced by dedicated pig farmers.

Mar 195 min read

Disease Information and Preventative Measures

Biosecurity is essential for pork producers to prevent disease in pigs. We explore some diseases to show the importance of biosecurity.

Feb 231 min read

CP Kriek's Unique Insights on South African Pork Production 2024 with Popular Pig Podcast

Interview with CP Kriek on the Popular Pig Podcast. Listen to his insights on South African pig production 2024.

Feb 51 min read

Graduate Internship Program and Providing Learning Experiences for Students at Taaibosch

We welcome 5 Students for our Graduate Internship Program 2024, and a student project in our Palermo and pepper greenhouses.

Oct 9, 20231 min read

Taaibosch Group: Celebration of CS Vet Management Course Completion

Johannes successfully completed the CS Vet Manager Course 2023. His graduation ceremony was on the 22nd of September 2023. He was...

Sep 11, 20233 min read

ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION AND PREGNANCY TESTING IN PIGS

Taaibosch operates a 2,300-sow breeding & nursery unit, a weaning unit, a growing & finishing unit, and a genetic nucleus. Our facilities...

Aug 18, 20231 min read

WOMEN'S MONTH AT TAAIBOSCH PIGGERY: EMPOWER, TRUST, & SUPPORT FOR OUR WOMEN

Every year, in August, our country marks Women’s Month. Taaibosch Piggery also paid tribute to our 47 women on the 9th and 10th of...

May 25, 20232 min read

SUSTAINABILITY ON A PIG FARM: 3 WAYS WE LESSEN OUR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

At Taaibosch, we believe in making the most of what we have. We are passionate about sustainability and lessening our environmental...

May 16, 20231 min read

VISIT TAAIBOSCH PIGGERY AT NAMPO: 16-19 May 2023 (AND WIN A PRIZE!)

NAMPO Harvest Day is an annual agricultural exhibition hosted by Grain SA. 2023 NAMPO Harvest Day is currently taking place from 16 to 19...

May 2, 20233 min read

3 WAYS TO DESIGN PIG HOUSING THAT PROMOTES WELFARE

An investment in designing pig housing that promotes the welfare of your pigs will pay off in many ways. Since converting to group...

Apr 24, 20232 min read

4 IMPORTANT FACTORS FOR OPTIMAL WELFARE IN PIG PRODUCTION

Welfare in pig production is of the utmost importance at Taaibosch Piggery. The following 4 factors need to be assessed and implemented...

Mar 6, 20233 min read

THE ROLE AUTOMATIC SOW FEEDERS & WATER PLAYS IN PIG NUTRITION

Why Taaibosch Piggery decided on an ESF system and how good water intake stimulates better feed intake and also improves health of all pigs.

Feb 28, 20234 min read

TAAIBOSCH VARKBOERDERY KUIER SAAM MET LANDBOUWEEKLIKS

Die Landbouweekliks span en aanbieder Theodore Jantjies het by ons kom kuier. Die episode is enige tyd beskikbaar op DSTV se Catch Up,...

Feb 27, 20232 min read

PIGS AND NUTRITION: HOW TO GROW THE HEALTHIEST PIGS FOR BEST MEAT QUALITY

"You are what you eat" applies just as much to pigs as to humans. What a pig eats ultimately determines its meat quality. Nutrition in a...

Feb 20, 20232 min read

TAAIBOSCH PIGGERY PARTNERSHIP WITH CLOUDFARMS

Cloudfarms is the first fully cloud-based solution for managing and analyzing production data for pork producers of any size. Customers...

Feb 14, 20232 min read

MOST IMPORTANT CHARACTERISTICS OF TAAIBOSCH'S 3 PIG BREEDS

The South African Landrace, Large White, and Duroc are the most popular commercial pig breeds in South Africa (Farmer's Weekly)....

Feb 7, 20233 min read

WHAT IS BIOSECURITY AND HOW TO MAINTAIN IT ON A PIG FARM

What is Biosecurity? Biosecurity is a set of strict procedures, rules, and guidelines that are followed to prevent diseases from entering...

Sep 26, 20222 min read

TAAIBOSCH PIGGERY PARTNERSHIP WITH GENESUS INC

We’re pleased to announce a locally produced marketing and product use agreement with Genesus Inc for the African continent, which...

Mar 15, 20224 min read

PORK IS CURRENTLY 20-25% UNDERVALUED

I’d like to share a brief summary of why, in my view, pork prices are set for a big correction within the next few weeks. Grain prices...