The research project to develop an antidote for rabies in Kudu’s this week proceeded with another step towards the implementation. Under the chairmanship of the patron, Dr Libertina Amadhila, a management committee was elected to make the necessary preparations so that the project can start at the game catching season in 2015. The management committee comprises of the NAU, NAPHA and the Ministries of Environment & Tourism and Agriculture, Water & Forestry.
The practical implementation will be done by Agra ProVision under the control of Dr Rainer Hassel.
At the next meeting in October agreements will be entered for inter alia the use of facilities at Waterberg Plateau Park where the research will be done as well as agreements with all participating parties which will determine the responsibility of each party.
Dr Amadhila was excited that the project eventually had progressed so far that attention can be given to all aspects for the practical implementation.
In the meantime contributions and commitments for N$1,68 million of the budgeted N$2,2 million were received from donors. The NAU currently negotiates for further funds with organisations. A separate banking account was created for persons or organisations who want to contribute towards this project.
Anybody who wants to make a contribution can deposit it into the following account:
LPO Kudu Rabies Project
Bank Windhoek, Branch code 481972, Account No 8004045772
Please sent the deposit slip to meat@agrinamibia.com.na or fax to 061 220193.
EPA initialed
The European Partnership Agreement (EPA) has been initialed by Namibia and the European Union in Pretoria on July 15. This is about 2 ½ month before the expiry date which is October 1, 2014. The initialed document will now be made available to the legal advisers to finalize it technically which could take up to 2 years before it will be signed finally.
The initialing of the agreement is good news for the Namibian meat industry which is now ensured of levy free and quota free access to the European market which has been the preference market to Namibia the past few years. Other products which also get this advantage are fish and grapes.
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FA and other news
Okahandja FA is holding a member meeting on July 22 at 14:00 at Farm Okampuiro of Nico and Celeste Tromp. The day is concluded with a steak braai. For further details contact Rudi Scheidt, Tel 081 2086961, okahandjabv@gmail.conm.
Tsumeb FA is hosting a weaner competition on July 22 at 09:00 at Farm Hiebis Oos of Jan Keyser. Forklift & Allied Equipment will give a demonstration and TanDelta will show their latest cellphone technology. For further details contact Tel 067 222164, wfeucht@iway.na.
Karibib FA is holding a meeting on July 26 at 16:00 at Farm Abbabis of Mr H Gladis. For further details contact Mrs Gladis, Tel 061 248480, Doris.Gladis@elvey.co.za.
The Santa Gertrudis Breeders Association of Namibia is offering a two day beginner and junior judging course on July 29 & 30 at Farm Ongangasemba of Immo, Almut and Henner Wilkens and on Farm Bergweiher of Andre & Maxie Boehmcker. The course is offered by Martin Seyffardt and costs N$500 per person. Please register before July 15 with Maxi Boehmcker, Tel 081 2688939, 081 8947424, namibiasantagertrudis@gmail.com of moringa@iway.na.
Karasberge FA is hosting its annual Winter School on August 6 at 07:00 at the FA hall. Guest speakers are inter alia Pieter Hugo, Dawie Roodt, Gerrit van Zyl, Piet du Toit and Susan Coetzer. A Women’s program is also offered. For further details contact Amelia van Rooyen, Tel 063 280677, javanrooyenb@iway.na or Retief von Wielligh, Tel 063 280801,retiefenrika@mtcmobile.com.
A breed promotion day is held on August 14 at 15:00 at the Agra/Bank Windhoek Ring, Windhoek Show Grounds by the Bonsmara Breeders Association. Speakers are Dr Joggie Briedenhann, Mr Johan Mouton of Molatek and Mr Martiens Aveling. The day is concluded with a Steak braai which cost N$50 per person. Please register at nambons@iway.na and further information can be obtained at the Breeders office, Tel 061 222753.
The Grootfontein Harvest Festival is held on August 16 at 10:00 at Farm Ghaub of André Compion. Opening speaker is Theo de Jager, vice president of AgriSA. Tiaan, the well-known cook of Kokkedore and Sarah Theron are also performing and music is made by Just Jack. A bicycle ride from the Kombat Golf Club to Farm Ghaub is also offered and old tractors are exhibited. The costs are N$100 per adult and N$50 for school children, which include coffee, cake and the dinner. For further details contact Willem Enslin, Tel 067 240084, 081 2305078 or Mr Otto, Tel 081 3036131.
The Afrikanerbees Breeders are offering a grading course on August 19 & 20. On August 19 it will be held at the Omatjenne Research Station near Otjiwarongo and on August 20 at Farm Offer of Fam Mouton. The course starts at 09:00 and the costs are N$500 per person. A deposit of N$300 has to be paid by August 11 and registrations must be sent by August 11 to Florence Hamman, Tel 081 0358431, flhamman@afol.com.na or Mr de Wet Mouton, Tel 081 2988814.
Leonardville FA is hosting a farmer’s day on August 23. André Havenga will make the music during the day and evening. Target shooting, various demonstrations, etc will be offered during the day. For any further enquiries contact 063 273336 / 062 581010 /0813132305.
The Outjo Kunene Regional Show will be held at Sophienhof from September 12 -13, 2014. For further details contact Danie, Tel 081 2557554 or Carina, Tel 081 1249011.
The slaughtering oxen competition is again held at the 2014 Windhoek Show and halter domesticated oxen can be entered at livestock@wssnam.org. Any commercial farmer can enter and the prize money is sponsored by Feedmaster. For further information contact Hennie Kruger, Tel 061 224748, simnamibia@gmail.com.