THE Directorate of Veterinary Services and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) will continue their joint efforts to tackle crucial animal health issues across Namibia’s northern communal areas (NCAs).
Agriculture
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Farmers’ Kraal with Hank Saisai – An overview of growing potatoes
POTATOES are grown globally and are the third most consumed crop after wheat and rice.
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Ezorongondo farmers hold information day
Farmers at Ezorongondo in the Epukiro constituency of Omaheke region on Friday held a farmer’s information day at their village to discuss issues related to animal feed, vaccines and the maintenance of livestock during drought.
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Kunene farmers urged to start farming for profit
Farmers in the Kunene region have been urged to do away with the old habits of farming for prestige but rather start moving towards farming for profit and strive to access lucrative markets.
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High input costs threaten wheat farmers
High input costs and unfavourable climate conditions are some of the key factors that continue to threaten the livelihood of wheat-producing farmers and the country’s agronomic sector, which has posted a 50% decline in production output.
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Farmers celebrate Brahman Day
The Namibian Brahman Breeders Society (NBBS) recently commemorated the annual Brahman Day at farm Okomutombe, owned by the Schneider family, in the Grootfontein area.
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Thriving Otjimanangombe garden feeds families
At the heart of Epukiro constituency in the Omaheke region’s Otjimanangombe, lies a thriving vegetable garden set up by a group of women who resisted relying solely on handouts from the government.
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Finance insight with Mekupi Kambatuku – Transitioning into commercial farming
As a consultant and business coach, I get this question a lot from clients, “how do I transition into commercial farming?”
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Farmers deliberate on drought
The Eastern Epukiro Farmers Association (EEFA) on Friday held a drought survey at Okovimburu’s Tjiri Lodge in the Omaheke region to assist farmers during droughts in this constituency.
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Farmers encouraged to consider irrigation… as drought looms
Kavango West governor Sirkka Ausiku said farmers must start thinking of innovative ways to farm to mitigate the effects of climate change and the drought that the country is experiencing.