Agriculture

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.

The decision by most farmers countrywide to destock their cattle and other small livestock has spiked an increase in the country’s live cattle export market, which saw over 57 415 cattle exported since the start of the year.

As we continue on the tips and key points to be considered when transitioning into commercial farming that we covered previously, below are a few critical steps to consider as an emerging and experienced farmer seeking to go commercial.

Many livelihoods in Namibia rely directly or indirectly on agriculture and the products that reward the hardworking men and women who farm as a way of life.

Water scarcity in the Tsumkwe constituency continues to prevent crop farmers in the area from producing sufficient food for household consumption and selling to locals for possible profit generation.