The first fully-fledged livestock auction that recently took place at Epukiro Pos 3 in the Omaheke region had most farmers smiling ear to ear, following a protracted dry spell that was followed by low prices.
Agriculture
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Farmers’ Kraal With guest Beata Mudjanima – Changing with the season in poultry farming
It is again ploughing season; some areas have received great showers, and others have received moderate rain. During this time, most poultry farmers move their free-range chickens into coops so that they do not destroy their fields.
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Farmer’s Kraal With guest Beata Mudjanima – Poultry diseases and mitigation
POULTRY diseases have significant effects on both the flock and the farmer.
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Talk2the Vet Dr Puna Kaurivi Kazapua – Importance of bull breeding soundness test
A cow-calf producer derives their primary income from the number of calves born into the herd each year, and one of the major limiting factors to this endeavour is bull breeding soundness or simply put, its lack of fertility.
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Meatco losing cattle at Zambezi quarantine camp…local farmers affected
The Namibian Police in the Zambezi region have advised the country’s leading meat-processing and marketing entity Meatco to urgently beef up its security at the Kopano Quarantine Camp, where stock theft has become rampant.
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New veterinary council members told to uphold standards
Newly-appointed members of the Namibian Veterinary Council were reminded of their overarching responsibilities in ensuring the country remains well on track in terms of setting global standards for the veterinary profession.
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Symptoms of the deadly Canine Parvovirus
Welcome to another informative edition of your Talk to the Vet weekly column, where we share and discuss all things around animal healthcare and various general farming precautions with you, the farmers, and esteemed readers.
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Farmers’ Kraal – Maize production strategy for Zambezi
The below-average rainfall received across Namibia has resulted in major challenges for the agricultural sector.
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Push for Kunene north rezoning, redline removal…as farmers seek market access
Farmers in the Kunene region have called for the rezoning of Kunene North, saying the area has been free of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) for the past 50 years.
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Drought relief policy frustrates Omaheke farmers
The slow delivery of drought relief aid, coupled with a lack of communication from their constituency offices with regards to various incentives being offered to farmers by the state, is forcing farmers in Omaheke to look at other ways to survive the drought.