Agriculture

Welcome to another informative edition of the Talk to the Vet column, where we will discuss in detail why it is cheaper and wise to prevent an infection, rather than to treat a disease. 

A cluster of farmers from the Eiseb Block and Epukiro constituency in the Omaheke region is planning to stage a peaceful demonstration at Farm Houmoed, where their cattle have been kept for almost three to four years now.

Ageing infrastructure, shortage of quality supplies and the growing effects of climate change remain amongst Meatco’s biggest stumbling blocks in becoming one of the continent’s leading meat-processing and marketing agencies.

Farmers in the Aminuis constituency are adapting to new and innovative ways of farming through a thriving garden project called Orevia Green Farm, situated at Orevia, a village some 90km south of Gobabis.

Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) President McHenry Venaani has stressed the importance of prioritising and accelerating investments in irrigation infrastructure to usher in an era of agricultural transformation and sustainable growth.

There was an improved intake in the number of pigs across local abattoirs countrywide, which saw over 4 100 pigs being slaughtered during March this year.

Welcome to another edition of the Talk to the Vet column, where we symmetrically dissect everything that has to do with animal healthcare, the basics of farming and also share all tips and know-how on various issues with our esteemed farmers. 

There have been talks of climate change for some time now, and how that has an impact on all industries, but more so the agricultural industry. But what has the impact been and what do we, as farmers, need to do in response to climate change?

The indigenous Kalahari Red goats arrived in South Africa and Namibia with migrating tribes from the north of Africa. Early records describe lob-eared goats in the Western Cape, Eastern Cape and Northern Cape, as well as in areas of Namibia.