Dordabis FA is holding a member meeting on April 9 at 13:00 at the FA hall. For further details contact Christine Romeis, Tel 061 231230, cwromeis@iway.na.
GTO Regional Agricultural Union is hosting a farmers day on April 11 at 09:00 at the Blaauwberg auction pens, Grootfontein. Speakers are inter alia Dr Hilbert, Mr S Schneider, Mr B Dorfling and Mr Faan van der Merwe will give a demonstration about the branding of calves. Sheath washings are demonstrated and there will be talks about drought feeding and bush food. The day will be concluded with a braai and the costs are N$200 per person whereby the meals are included. Please register before April 4 with Phellazie, Tel 081 4387855 or Elzabie, Tel 081 1248078.
Osire-Waterberg FA is holding a meeting on April 14 at 14:00 at the FA hall. Mr Gero Bajorat of DIS Engineering will talk about the import of power into the national network and a speaker will talk about farm safety. For further details contact Anka Visher, Tel 067 306208, hpvisher@iway.na.
Omuramba FA is holding a general meeting on April 14 at 14:00 at Farm Kroonster, Gobabis district. For further details contact Lize Engelbrecht, Tel 062 563706, omuramba.bv@gmail.com.
The van Rooy Breeders Association of Namibia is offering a Junior and Senior course at the Agra Auction Pens, Otjiwarongo on April 14 & 15. For further details contact Francois Janse van Rensburg, Tel 081 1293553 or Carina Vermeulen, Tel 061 252994.
The Gobabis Shooting Day will be held on April 18 at 07:15 at the Military Shooting Range, Gobabis. Bow shooting, 100m grouping shooting, catapult and .22 shooting will be offered. Exhibitors are welcome and refreshments are offered. For further details contact Rudi, Tel 081 2753939.
The Meatmaster Association of Namibia is offering a Junior and Senior Meatmaster course at Gellap Ost near Keetmanshoop on April 29 & 30, 2015. The course is offered by the well-known Meatmaster breeders Clynton Collett, Mario du Preez, Jean du Plessis, Dennis & Jo Steenkamp, Johnny Morrison en P W van Heerden. For further information, contact Malinda Steyn, Tel 063 269002, 081 3332873, saamstaan@hotmailo.com. The logistic arrangements will be announced at a later stage.
The Meatmaster Association of Namibia is hosting their Annual General Meeting on April 29 at 17:00 at Gellap Ost. For further details contact Malinda Steyn, Tel 063 269002, 081 3332873, saamstaan@hotmail.com.
The Outjo Game Festival will be held on May 1 & 2 at the Sophienhof Lodge, outside Outjo. Cycling, target shooting and Rodeo competitions will be held. The game auction will be held on May 2 at 12:00 and various SA artists will perform. For the first time there will be a “taste-and-visit tent” where various South African and Namibian products are exhibited and a sushi demonstration will be given. Information can be obtained as follows: food and wine market: Ms Juliana van der Westhuizen, Tel 081 2782764; stands: Ms Lindie Lombard, Tel 081 2427792, game auction: Mr Jan du Preez, Tel 081 1295340 and general enquiries: Mr Dakkie Anthonissen, Tel 081 1285140.
The 4×4 fun day of the Hoërand FA will be hosted on May 2, 2015 at farm Graal of Willie and Denise Truter in the Maltahöhe district. Refreshments will be served during the day and the day is concluded with a steak braai. Camping is available from May 1 to 3. On Friday evening, May 1 a braai is offered free of charge. The public is invited to enjoy the day and take part in the following categories: main, farmer, women, toys and quad bikes for children. For further details contact Bartie & Antoinette Burger at 063-293330 of 0812842744, antoiburger@gmail.com or Wanda Knipe at 063-293346/0812215763, wandaknipe@mtcmobile.com.na