WINDHOEK – The SWAKARA Forum had a busy week with its Annual General Meeting which was held on September 23, the gala dinner which was held the evening and the auction on September 24 where after the SWAKARA Board also met.
The week was attended inter alia by Ditte Sorknaes of Copenhagen Fur who gave an overview about the world pelts industry and SWAKARA’s position therein and also Mr Mike Moser of the International Fur Federation who spoke about the situation of anti-pelts movements and animal activists.
During the gala evening the top achievers of SWAKARA producers were awarded in various categories. The top producer for 2014 was Hendrik Duvenhage who inter alia won a sponsored trip together with his wife to Europe. Johan Moller of Upington in SA was awarded for the top SWAKARA ram and ewe.
The auction which was held on the 24th brought a big surprise when a white SWAKARA ram of Malcom & Louise Campbell of Farm Lovedale was sold for N$64 000. The other high prices which were achieved clearly indicate the interest and boom which SWAKARA experiences in Namibia.
The gala dinner which was held in the school hall of the Keetmanshoop Private School was very elegant as usual and commercial, emerging and communal farmers gathered there socially.
Namibia celebrates World Egg Day
The Namibian Poultry Producers’ Association (PPA) decided to celebrate World Egg Day this year with the rest of the world. This event will take place on October 10 2014.
Jan Hennetjie, the local World Egg Day ambassador for this year now has an own Facebook page where delicious recipes, egg advice and tips are shared in the build-up to 10 October.
Visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/1563164713906803/ and ‘like’ the page en stand a chance to win a prize. More information will be posted on the Facebook page in due course.
Join, participate and spread the word to create awareness for World Egg Day – there is less than a month left till 10 October 2014.
NCPA: Member meeting and conference: 15 October 2014
Charcoal producers and charcoal processors are herewith invited to attend the Namibia Charcoal Producers Association member meeting and conference at the Reitclub, Otjiwarongo on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at 07:30. For any further enquiries, contact Danie van Vuuren (secretariat) at Tel 061 237838 or mail to lwv-aea@agrinamibia.com.na
SWAKARA pelt sorting courses
SWAKARA pelt sorting courses are offered from November 26 – 28 at the House of SWAKARA, 35 Cobalt Str, Prosperity, Windhoek by Jeremy Duffield-Harding. There are only a limited amount of seats. To register or for any enquiries contact Tel 061 237750 of Jaco, Tel 2909301, info@swakara.net, jennyk@agra.com.na.
FA and other news
A Dexter course / information day is held on October 4 at 08:00 at the Agra/Bank Windhoek Ring, Windhoek Show Grounds by Willie Grobler. For more details contact Danie van Vuuren, Tel 081 2557554.
The Amos Agri Ministry is hosting a breakfast on October 17 from 06:15 – 08:00 at the Hotel Thüringer Hof, Windhoek. The theme is “God’s authority on my farm” and guest speaker is Dr Goody Nwagboso, a medical practitioner and pastor. The costs are N$130 per person and further details can be obtained from Tel 081 1488993.
Blumfelde FA is celebrating its 40th anniversary on October 18, 2014 at Blumfelde. The program starts at 09:00 and the day is concluded with a Steak Braai and dance with Joggie & Andre. For further details contact Magret Binneman, Tel 081 4440334, binneman@iway.na.
Wildlife Ranching SA is hosting a Game Information Day on October 25 from 09:00 – 15:00 at the Wanderers Sport Club, Windhoek. Keynote speaker is the Deputy Minister of Environment & Tourism, Pohamba Shifete and other speakers are Dr Johan Kriek, Dr Ulf Tubbesing, Piet du Toit, Craig Shepstone, Annette Oelofse, Louis van der Watt, Herman Barnard and during the question and answer session Dr Shoopala from the Directorate of Veterinary Services and Dr Peter Oberem, the WRSA president will answer questions. Registration is N$300 per person and please register before October 16 with Zelda von Schauroth, Tel 081 1277578 or Mike Bredenkamp, 081 1283333.
Gamsberg FA is holding its year end function on November 1 at 17:00 at the FA hall. The theme is “Something farm” and DJ Ru-k (Rudi Koen) is in charge of the music. Registration is N$100 for adults and N$30 for children. Please register before October 17 with Rozanne, Tel 081 1419892, gamsbergbv@gmail.com.
Epukiro FA is holding its year end function on November 8 at 16:00 at Buffalos, Gobabis. For further details contact Cora Jacobs, Tel 062 568756, 081 3010286, cj.jacobs@live.com.
An important date for 2015 which should be noted is March 27 & 28 March, 2015. On these days the Meatco Inter Farmers Association Braai competition will be held at the Namboer Auction Pens at Hochfeld. Hochfeld Farmers Association is hosting the competition. For further details contact Daleen Swanepoel, 062 549101, 081 2424778, hiway@iway.na. For more details and registration form Click here