Over the past few months, the Urban Farmer technical team has actively participated in leading industry events, gaining new knowledge, exchanging ideas, and strengthening connections to better serve farmers across Africa. From ruminants to poultry and swine, our team continues to engage with the latest innovations shaping the future of animal nutrition.
In June, part of the team attended the Trouw Nutrition Ruminant Day, where discussions focused on gut integrity, phytogenics, and responsible mineral management. Expert speakers, including André Pienaar, Chris Cilliers, and international guest Javier Martín-Tereso, shared valuable perspectives on advancing sustainable ruminant production.
Later in the month, the team joined the Evonik Animal Nutrition & Health Seminar, which highlighted flock uniformity and feed conversion ratio (FCR). Key takeaways included a breakthrough energy-efficiency product and the launch of a first-of-its-kind water-soluble probiotic to improve poultry gut health.
In August, Urban Farmer experts took part in the Spesfeed Poultry Masterclass 2025, led by Rick Kleyn and Dr Filip van Immerseel. This intensive three-day course explored broiler gut health, dietary protein strategies, and practical approaches to optimise both performance and profitability.
Steven Payne, Kate Roodt, and Suné Pretorius also represented Urban Farmer at PIGx2, Challenging Pig Paradigms in Pretoria, at the end of July.
This dynamic event brought together experts from across the swine industry to challenge conventional thinking, share cutting-edge research, and explore opportunities shaping the future of pig production. Beyond the presentations, PIGx2 also provided a valuable platform for building relationships with key industry stakeholders.
Through ongoing technical engagements like these, Urban Farmer continues to invest in continuous learning and innovation. By staying ahead of industry developments, our teams are equipped to support farmers with the best solutions for healthier herds, stronger flocks, and more sustainable livestock production across Africa.
