Plans are underway to establish a vaccine factory for animal diseases in Namibia, and it may begin supplying vaccines to the agricultural sector as early as the end of 2024.
Year: 2023
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The basics of fruit tree production
Growing fruit trees can be a very rewarding business venture; however, it requires farmers to possess essential knowledge and understanding to profitably grow trees of high value.
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Communal farmers receive recognition
Communal farmers, Wilson Tjirare, Godfried Zemburuka and Frenfriedt Karipata, emerged victorious at the recently held Agra 2023 Weaner Championship Series.
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Split Meatco into two entities – farmers
Namibian livestock producers called on the country’s government to seriously consider the creation of two independent Meatco entities that would service producers north and south of the country’s Veterinary Cordon Fence (VCF).
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Quality, top genetics at today’s Uhuru auction
It will be nothing but top genetics, exceptional temperament, and supreme quality on display at today’s Uhuru Production Auction at the Agra/Bank Windhoek Ring in Windhoek, which will see topmost Bonsmara, Brahman and Simbra bulls and females all going under the hammer.
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46% of wheat producers lack access to market …Kunene, Erongo most affected
Over 46% of wheat producers in the Kunene and Erongo regions have no access to formal markets where they can trade and market their products, which has left them with no choice but to sell their produce for literally peanuts.
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Further developing China-Namibia trade volumes
China’s ambassador to Namibia Zhao Weiping has said the two countries’ presidents maintain close working communication which is something that has provided strategic guidance for the development of bilateral relations.
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Opinion – Grasping at straws: New EU sanctions on Russia
In a stellar display of strategic brilliance, the European Union is preparing to launch another wave of sanctions against Russia, this time targeting Moscow’s diamond exports and taking a desperate swing at Gazprombank.
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Twin Hills gold mine revenue to average N$4.23 bn
Discovered by Osino Resources in 2019, the Twin Hills resource is an open-pit gold mine being fast-tracked to production. It is anticipated that by mid-2026, the project will record an average annual gold revenue of N$4.23 billion.
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Opinion – Present and future roles of youth in democratic governance
Democratic governance is a system whereby all the sectors of society participate fully and have responsibility for the affairs of their state i.e. participation by all.