Many times, I am confronted by the age-old question of whether there is really money in farming – and most importantly, whether one should quit a job to start farming.
Author: Charles Tjatindi (Charles Tjatindi )
Simmentaler inspires farmer to break new ground
Hikuama Kaputu, a part-time farmer in the Otjombinde area of the Omaheke region, shares a special relationship with the Simmentaler cattle breed.
Farmers’ Kraal with Charles Tjatindi – Be a hands-on farmer
As farming is an enterprise, just like any other, it is vital at this time of the year to look back and evaluate your steps during the course of the year.
Farmers’ Kraal with Charles Tjatindi – Farming can be tough, but so are you
Farmers all over the world are plagued by several issues.
Farmer’s Kraal – ABCs of venturing into farming
Any path we choose in life begins with one step at a time. As we progress along that path, the steps we take merge, and we repeat those that take us forward while avoiding those that set us back.
Kandanga’s leap of faith pays off … ditches mining job for a farming dream
Gerson Kandanga pursued his passion to become a full-time farmer and retired at the age of 45, leaving behind a career in mining - a decision he doesn’t regret.
Farmers’ Kraal with Charles Tjatindi – Smallholders’ potential not fully exploited
Smallholder farmers in Africa are still among the poorest in the world. This is despite the clear benefits that smallholding farming has for the immediate communities around them.
Farmer’s Kraal – Why we don’t grow as farmers
The more things change, the more they remain the same.
Farmers’ Kraal with Charles Tjatindi – Commercial cattle breeding remains a viable option
Commercial cattle farming forms the backbone of the beef industry in Namibia. Over the past few years, the demand for good-quality Namibian beef products, both at home and abroad, has continued on a steady upward curve.
Farmers’ Kraal with Charles Tjatindi – Loss of agricultural land hampers grazing
Think about how much food you eat each day. Now, think about how big the human population is and how much food is needed to feed all of those people.