Author: Charles Tjatindi (Charles Tjatindi )

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. 

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. 

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.

The more things change, the more they remain the same.

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.

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.

One of the biggest letdowns in livestock farming is the lack of infrastructure on our farms. We often underplay the importance of good infrastructure and as a result, struggle to control and manage various aspects of our livestock farming.

A few months ago, Shirley Katuuo experimented with the idea of launching her poultry farming. The idea was to rear chickens for eggs, which would then be sold locally to individual buyers and small shops. 

The growth of the agriculture sector in Namibia has been phenomenal. Statistics indicate agriculture in Namibia contributes around 5% of the national Gross Domestic Product.