The Najdi sheep is a breed of domestic sheep from Saudi Arabia. It is native to the Najd region of the Arabian Peninsula, from where it probably got its name.
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2020-10-202024-06-21International, National
The Jersey – a unique dairy breed
Despite considerable research, nothing definite is known as to the actual origin of the cattle first brought to Jersey Island.
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2020-10-202024-05-07National
How-To – Caring for orphaned lamb
A lamb that is born normally and suckled by its mother automatically receives protective antibodies at the start of its life.
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2020-10-202024-05-07National
In-Focus – Calf Pneumonia
Calf pneumonia is a major problem in dairy and beef herds.
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2020-10-202024-05-07National
Meat board opens applications for Norwegian quota
The Meat Board of Namibia has opened up applications for the production and export of the lucrative Norwegian beef quota.
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2020-10-202024-05-07National
Agriculture conference zooms in on sector
Various players in the agriculture sector will today convene in Windhoek for a large-scale agriculture conference aimed at creating a platform for the exchange of ideas on how to maximize the potential of the agricultural sector.
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2020-10-202024-05-07Columns
Farmers’ Kraal with Charles Tjatindi – Agri sector stuck in starting blocks
Agriculture remains an important source of livelihood for the majority of Africans, but the sector is still very unproductive.
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2020-10-202024-05-07National
Sheep industry hits all-time low
Namibia’s sheep export market appears to be struggling, as the total export to South Africa – the country’s largest sheep export market – decreases significantly.
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2020-10-202024-05-07National
Local weaners exports wanes
The export of weaners to South Africa has decreased significantly, despite the country being Namibia’s main export markets for livestock.
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2020-10-202024-05-06Business
On the spot – Embracing change with Llewellyn le Hané
Information and communication technology (ICT) around the world are continuing to evolve at a speed that seems to be increasing exponentially and this evolution is more evident now that many companies have realised, after the Covid-19 lockdowns, that more and more employees can efficiently work from home.