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Maxmedia Video Podcasts

MaxMedia Video Podcast delivers engaging conversations, expert insights, and compelling stories across business, media, culture, and innovation. Each episode brings thoughtful dialogue and real-world perspectives designed to inform, inspire, and spark meaningful discussion.
Monthly English South Africa Business · Management
42 Episodes
20 – 40

Lumpy Skin Disease: Immunization and Control Strategies

The provided text discusses Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD), a poxvirus affecting cattle that significantly impacts animal productivity and trade. The primary mode of transmission for this vector-borne illness is through blood-feeding arthropods like flies and mosquitoes, with ticks also acting as reservoirs. While other transmission routes exist, they pose a lower risk. Vaccination with live attenuated homologous vaccines is identified as the most…
24 Jul 2025 4 min

Water Management and Licensing in South Africa

This source outlines South Africa's legal framework for water management, emphasizing the National Water Act (36 of 1998) and the Department of Water and Sanitation's (DWS) role as custodian. It highlights the agricultural sector's significant water consumption and its responsibility for sustainable use. The text details four categories of water rights: Schedule 1 (low-volume uses not…
24 Jul 2025 4 min

Maize Silage: The Premier Feed for Livestock

This podcast, presented by Richardt Venter, an international silage consultant, serves as Part 1 of a series on silage crops, focusing specifically on maize silage. It explains why maize silage is not only the most commonly produced silage in South Africa but also globally, highlighting its ability to produce more…
23 Jul 2025 5 min

Unlock Your Herd's Potential: Smart Monitoring for Health & Productivity

Discover how wearable technology for cows, often described as "Fitbits for cows," is revolutionizing herd management and health monitoring. These tools, which include collars, tags, and rumen boluses, capture vital information to assist with routine tasks like heat detection, identifying sick animals, detecting non-cycling cows, and timing insemination. The ideal…
4 Jul 2025 4 min

Breathe Easy: Unlocking Dairy Cow Health & Digestion with Exhalomics

Join us to delve into the fascinating science of exhalomics, the study of metabolites and compounds found in exhaled breath. Dr. Mutian Niu, an assistant professor of animal nutrition at ETH Zurich, Switzerland, explains this innovative and non-invasive technology that offers a new way to potentially monitor the digestive activity,…
4 Jul 2025 5 min

Mooving Wheels: The Overlooked R1.2 Billion Investment in Farm Tyres

Discover the critical yet often overlooked R1.2 billion annual investment in farm tyres made by South African farmers across their agricultural vehicles. Despite this significant expenditure, tyres can sometimes be overlooked compared to other technological advancements in agriculture. This podcast highlights why premium-quality tyres are more than just components; they…
4 Jul 2025 5 min

Understanding, Vaccinating, and Protecting Against a Serious Zoonotic Threat

Dive into the critical topic of Rift Valley Fever (Slenkdalkoors), a severe viral disease affecting hooved animals and posing a serious health risk to humans. This podcast explores the only effective control method: sustainable immunization, particularly crucial during wet periods when mosquitoes are disease carriers. Learn about the two primary…
3 Jul 2025 10 min

Decoding South Africa's Soils: A Deep Dive into Classification and Land Use

Explore the unique South African soil classification system, which is used exclusively in South Africa because global systems like WRB and USDA Soil Taxonomy do not accommodate the full spectrum of South African soils. This system utilizes five diagnostic topsoil horizons and 25 diagnostic subsoil horizons to define master horizons…
3 Jul 2025 18 min

Dairy-Beef Crossbreds: A Transformative Shift in the Red Meat Industry

Discover how dairy-beef cross-bred cattle are revolutionizing the red meat industry. This episode explores the remarkable findings that show these animals offer significantly better average daily gain and feed-to-gain ratios than Holsteins, finishing approximately 20% faster. You'll learn how they achieve comparable or even superior quality grades to conventional beef,…
3 Jul 2025 13 min

Algae's Innovative Solution for Dairy Waste Water in SA

South Africa's vital dairy industry, with 360,000 cows milked daily, faces a significant challenge: managing substantial volumes of waste water, primarily slurry from milking parlour operations. Current methods like settling ponds often fall short of national standards and engineered wetlands require large land areas. While various mechanical, physiochemical, and biological…
3 Jul 2025 5 min

The Dairy Farm's A-Team: Unpacking the Experts Behind Healthy Herds

Dive into the world of modern dairy farming and discover the crucial "A-Team" that ensures the productivity, well-being, and health of every cow. While most dairy farms in South Africa are family-owned and operated with farmers overseeing daily chores, achieving ultimate productivity, good stewardship, and herd health is truly a…
2 Jul 2025 13 min

Dairy Price Dynamics: Unpacking Retail Trends 2023-2025

Join us for an in-depth look at the shifting landscape of dairy retail prices, drawing on economic indicators prepared by MPO economist Jade Smith. This episode dives into the comprehensive monitoring of average retail prices for fresh milk, long-life milk, and Cheddar cheese across various brands from January to May…
29 Jun 2025 13 min

Desert Dairy Dreams: How Israel's Tiny Herd Achieved Global Milk Mastery

Join us as we explore the remarkable story of Israel's dairy industry, a small but incredibly sophisticated and highly efficient sector that's making waves globally. Despite its challenging subtropical climate with summers devoid of rain, Israel boasts the highest annual milk yield per cow in the world, exceeding 12,000 litres…
29 Jun 2025 11 min

Strength in Partnerships: The Backbone of Dairy Success

The dairy industry isn't just built on hard work; it thrives on collaboration. In this episode, we dive into why no single farmer, service provider, or association can succeed in isolation, highlighting how a cohesive and committed network of partners is essential for ensuring the industry remains productive, sustainable, and…
29 Jun 2025 5 min

Know How To Sleep: Essential Partnerships for Financial Peace

Are you losing sleep over financial worries? South African agricultural debt alone stands at a staggering R220 billion and is growing at a rate of 9% per annum. But what if the secret to navigating such significant financial challenges – both in business and in your personal life – lies…
29 Jun 2025 14 min

SA Labour Law Unpacked: Managing Employee Terminations

Navigating the complexities of ending employment relationships in South Africa's strictly regulated labour environment is crucial for employers. This episode provides essential guidance on managing employee terminations to ensure compliance with applicable labour legislation and avoid unnecessary risks. We delve into the various ways a service relationship can be concluded,…
26 Jun 2025 9 min

Smart Licks, Healthy Herds: Unlocking Livestock Nutrition

This episode dives deep into the world of animal feed supplements, known as 'lekke,' explaining how understanding your animals' changing nutritional needs can significantly boost your farm's bottom line. Discover the four essential categories of licks – mineral, protein, energy, and production – and learn how to choose the right…
26 Jun 2025 10 min

Unlocking Peak Performance: The Pillars of Effective Dry Cow Management

Join us for an insightful episode where we dive deep into effective dry cow management and its fundamental role in preparing a cow to reach her full milk potential during the subsequent lactation period. This crucial phase lays the groundwork for her health and nutrition in the next cycle. We'll…
26 Jun 2025 17 min
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