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Vision 2028: If you don’t disrupt your own business, something else will
After a long and in-depth evaluation and strategic review process, we have decided to fundamentally change our business and genetic model.
Mar 263 min read


How the Pig Industry & Agriculture Benefit South Africa
The pig industry and agriculture as a whole are essential to South Africa’s growth and well-being. Here’s how they’re making a...
Feb 263 min read

Internship Program 2025 and Honoring Excellence
Internship Program 2025 students and celebrating employees of the month for 2023 and 2024.
Feb 62 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 22, 20242 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.
Apr 19, 20242 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.
Mar 19, 20245 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 23, 20241 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.
Feb 5, 20241 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...
Oct 9, 20231 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...
Sep 11, 20233 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...
Aug 18, 20231 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 25, 20232 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 16, 20231 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...
May 2, 20233 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...
Apr 24, 20232 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.
Mar 6, 20233 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 28, 20234 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 27, 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 20, 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 14, 20232 min read
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