Author: Charles Tjatindi (Charles Tjatindi )

The name Agnes Limbo rings strongly in political circles. 

It is commendable that many modern farmers have upgraded from traditional farming methods - where farming was largely for prestige, to more business minded farming. Simply put, the pride of having hundreds of heads of cattle follow each other in a straight line is now something of the past as we know.

The Omaheke region will host a first-of-its-kind Agricultural Food Conference-Expo (Agri-food ConfEX), which is intended on addressing food insecurity in the region, with emphasis on maximising the region’s potential as a formidable food hub for its people.

 Determining whether it is best to confine your livestock to a closed space, such as a camp or kraal, is crucial for their survival. 

Lambing and kidding season is an important time for a small ruminant operation. The survival of newborn lambs and kids is paramount to the economic viability of the farm. The new lamb or kid crop is the product of investments and decisions regarding genetics, and the next generation sets the stage for the future of the flock or herd. 

Before fruit, vegetables and other produce reach grocery store shelves, several sets of hands have touched the food that ends up on our kitchen tables. 

Agriculture remains an important source of livelihood for the majority of Africans, but the sector is still very unproductive.

Ukaurua Kandee, an ardent stud farmer plying his trade in the communal area of Omaheke, has had to improvise and adjust his farming operations several times to bring the best out of his products.

The Okahatjipara Agri Shows and Auction Society intends to change the way agricultural shows are perceived by staging a weeklong farmers’ information session.