The success of any poultry production enterprise is significantly influenced by the health measures implemented by the farmer to ensure the continual safety of the bird enterprise. Many times, farmers without a health programme expose their ventures to problems such as bird ailments, mortality and retarded or stunted growth. Developing a simple, yet effective health...
Zebaldt Ngaruka OKOVIMBURU – A community garden in Epukiro, in Omaheke region, which is under the patronage of the Ovambanderu Traditional Authority (OTA), is helping to ward off food insecurity and malnutrition in the constituency as well as the entire region. Omaheke, which is one of the regions battling malnutrition and hunger, has embarked on...
The national resettlement criteria, whose revision is almost complete and will soon be implemented, aims to prioritise the plight of generational farmworkers, address overcrowding in resettlement farms, and the overall productivity of government farms. The indispensable piece of policy development within the overall reviewed National Resettlement Policy, is being tailored in such a way that...
OHAILOMBO – Businesswoman Martha Namundjebo-Tilahun, who is also the headwoman of Ohailombo village, donated water and grass bales worth N$180 400 to farmers in the Oshikoto region’s Eengodi constituency. The donation, consisting of water delivered by six tanker trucks, each carrying 6 500 litres, and 460 bales of fodder, was delivered at Ohailombo village and...
The livestock and meat industry experienced an uptick in marketing activities during the first quarter of 2024, notably the cattle sector, which recorded a remarkable growth rate of 47.9%. Bank Windhoek’s executive officer for retail banking services and specialist finance James Chapman shared these figures with farmers during the recent Agra Weaner Championship Gala in...
Establishing a successful and profitable poultry enterprise relies mainly on three crucial components. These include the type and quality of feed provided to the birds, the production system used to rear the birds, as well as the housing that accommodates the birds over the prescribed production cycle. When intending to set up a successful poultry...
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...