SESFONTEIN– Located in Namibia’s dry and scorching-hot Kunene region, Aloe Agriculture Technologies, established in 1993, is thriving and showing that farming can flourish even in tough conditions. Veteran farmer and farm manager Johannes Swanepoel oversees Farm Warmquelle, where they grow sweet corn, butternuts, tomatoes, and green peppers. Their produce is primarily supplied to major retailers...
The agricultural economy of Namibia relies heavily on livestock production, which is valued at around N$6 billion to N$15 billion. Beef production contributes significantly to the country’s GDP. However, livestock production in Namibia faces several challenges, including climatic events such as droughts and floods, as well as the prevalence of livestock diseases. The development and...
The existence of Skuilhoek Damara Stud dates back to 1996. Genetic excellence is the pivot on which the success of Skuilhoek Stud hinges. Veteran farmer Nichlas Mbingeneeko is the brain behind the success and continued excellence at Skuilhoek Stud farming. The Stud subscribes to excellence in respect of genetic superiority and genetic value creation in...
This Friday’s annual general meeting of the Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) will provide in-depth updates on the measurable progress of its financial recovery, governance reforms and the Corporation’s Board-approved turnaround strategy. The annual general meeting, scheduled for Friday in the capital, will formally present and consider the audited financial results for the year ended...
Administrative hiccups, delays in timely processing payments of livestock suppliers, and offering unattractive producer prices are now a thing of the past at the Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco), the country’s biggest meat processing and marketing entity. The corporation has made swift progress over the past two months, and as it currently stands, Meatco’s books...
The techniques, management methods, and approaches required to survive and make an impact in today’s modern farming system have changed significantly. For young farmers, agriculture should no longer be seen as a hobby, rural development initiative, or retirement project, but should be appreciated and seen as a business like any other that requires a high...
Established in 1953, the National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), a division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water & Land Reform, is dedicated to understanding Namibia’s plant diversity and promoting its conservation and sustainable use. Over the years, the NBRI has broadened its functions and expanded its outreach across diverse regions and sectors to advance...
Namibia, through the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia (LLPBN) and the Directorate of Veterinary Services, has placed its livestock sector on high alert after it procured equipment, vaccines and materials to combat potential outbreaks of the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) countrywide. The country’s procured additional equipment, vaccines and related materials will form part of...
Meatco, the country’s biggest meat processing and marketing entity, has reaffirmed its continued commitment to upholding the highest standards of Halaal certification and integrity across all its operations, which serves as a core strategic business imperative. The entity operates fully Halaal-certified abattoirs that adhere to stringent regulatory and religious requirements, which are anchored on strict...
A new year brings fresh opportunities for growth, learning and positive change – a hope that many aspiring agripreneurs carry into the new year. Many will venture into farming in the hope that this new journey can be life-changing, enabling them to envision a better future, as farming is an undertaking that allows one to be...