In its latest determination, the Bank of Namibia (BoN) has told commercial banks to implement relief measures, including the restructuring of loans, granting of loan moratoriums, and emergency funding under preferential terms. A determination refers to procedures to be followed when a new policy is to be considered, or a change in an existing policy. ...
Zebaldt Ngaruka EPUKIRO – One of Omaheke region’s renowned Brahman stud breeders Kakunanganda Korupanda said running a successful Brahman stud enterprise in a communal setup is a challenging undertaking, but perseverance has kept him going. He farms at Otumbonde village in the Epukiro constituency, and is the owner of Okanene Brahman Stud, which is one...
KEETMANSHOOP – IIKharas governor Aletha Frederick says there is a growing need for farmers to diversify, realign and modernise their operations, especially in the face of the ongoing drought that has ravaged farming activities countrywide. Speaking to farmers at the recent Resettlement Farmers’ Day in Keetmanshoop, she said she is pleased to see that resettled...
OMUTHIYA – The ministry of agriculture has set aside N$44 million for the upcoming dryland cropping season, ministry spokesperson Simon Nghipandulwa has said. He told Nampa the funds will be used for services such as the procurement of diesel and lubricants, subsidies for ploughing services and tractors, and payment for casual workers. “We are fully-prepared...
In arid and semi-arid countries such as Namibia, where water is a scarce resource, it is always advisable for farmers to engage in water-conserving practices. The tillage or cultivation of land for crop or vegetable production often exposes the soil to scorching sunlight, which speeds up evaporation and depletes moisture. A common method that has...
KARIBIB – As drought continues to wreak havoc countrywide, farmers are compelled to adapt to the changing climate and find innovative ways to cope with its impacts. The harsh reality of limited rainfall has forced many farmers in the Erongo region to rethink their strategies, fostering resilience in the face of adversity. Frans Kandundu, affectionately...
Erastus Ngaruka Arangeland refers to land inhabited by native plants (grass, forbs, shrubs and trees) and utilised by domestic and wild animals. Rangelands offer direct or indirect support to all forms of life, and are the cheapest source of food for livestock. Humans also derive food, medicine and construction materials from the rangeland. This is...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Drought-hit farmers in Ovitoto, especially the settlement’s pensioners, received significant support from esteemed businessman and prominent farmer Mbiripipo Monty Ndjavera, who contributed over 110 bales of lucerne to assist 37 vulnerable pensioners. The Ovitoto settlement, located in the Otjozondjupa region, is among the areas most severely impacted by drought in the country, with...
Over 45 farmers from the Hardap region recently received training in food preservation and processing from the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). This was conducted in collaboration with the Capricorn Foundation, and the University of Namibia (Unam). Participants included youth and women from farmsteads in Stampriet, Schlip, Bernafay and Maltahöhe. The training was held...
How do you, as a farmer, measure the success of your farming operations? Is it through the yields of your crop, the multiplication of your livestock, or how well-known you have become as a farmer? In many cases, it is really none of the above. A crop farmer would probably rejoice at the sight of...