Windhoek
Head of FNB agricultural business division Christo Viljoen was on hand to congratulate Ace Kavari and his formidable Red Brahman bull, Boesman, with their recent win of the Best Brahman Bull in Africa award and the second best in the world at the prestigious Brahman Champion of the World Competition in Australia.
Kavari competed against the best in Africa, Asia, America, and Europe. Voting took place over a period of eight days via an online voting poll created by the World Brahman Cattle Association.
“We participated to show the rest of the world the immaculate quality of Brahman cattle we breed in the Land of the Brave. We dedicate this title to Namibia and will wear the Africa Champ rosette with huge pride,” Kavari commented.
Viljoen advised that FNB Namibia remains a valuable partner of farmers and offers a range of products to assist farmers, including medium and long term loans and overdrafts, while also offering special loans to help combat bush encroachment.
“We know that agriculture is one of our economic pillars and FNB will help maintain that. Especially in tough times, such as the current drought, we are even more geared to assist our farmers in times of need.”
Kavari worked for FNB Namibia as a credit manager for 16 years and also banks with FNB Namibia. He said farming is all about planning, hard work, patience, and passion: “If you have those characteristics, you will make it in farming.”
He advises farmers to bear in mind that Namibia is drought-prone and they should plan ahead for any eventuality.
Further advice from the Brahman breeder is that farmers should keep records of their farming activities and that budgeting is very important.