Zebaldt Ngaruka Two pioneering communal farmers in the Omaheke region are making waves in the livestock industry by investing heavily in genetic improvement, signalling a new era for emerging farmers aiming to add value to their herds. Recently, at an auction in Windhoek, Kuhepa Marenga of the renowned Karima Brahman Stud and Wolle Mbaisa of...
Tomatoes are among the most popular crops cultivated across the globe. Maximising their potential requires farmers to understand the basics of growing them successfully and profitably. As the seasons transition from winter to spring, this presents conducive weather conditions for growing tomatoes. The starting point is for a farmer to understand that tomatoes come in various...
Beata Mudjanima Poultry diseases have significant effects on both the flock and the farmer. Their impacts can range from economic losses for farmers, including low productivity and high input costs, to public health concerns about border shutdowns and to environmental consequences. Poultry diseases are caused by various factors, including viruses, bacteria, parasites, fungi, nutritional deficiencies,...
In a story that exemplifies perseverance, innovation, and community spirit, Gabriel David, popularly known as “The Chicken Guy,” has transformed his passion for poultry into a thriving business that’s making waves across Namibia. Starting his farming journey in August 2021, David’s unwavering dedication has not only expanded his enterprise but also set a shining example...
Crop production is a common agricultural undertaking, conducted in Namibia’s seven major production zones, including the Zambezi, Kavango, Karstland (Grootfontein, Otavi & Tsumeb triangle), North-central, South and Orange zones. A common practice among many farmers in the crop subsector is monoculture, in which a farmer grows the same crop species, such as white maize, on...
Feedmaster’s unwavering service excellence and dedication to providing Namibian farmers and producers with high-quality animal feed have, for over four decades, enhanced the productivity of the country’s agriculture sector. Since 1983, Feedmaster, the country’s leading animal feed producer, has been a pioneering innovator in various types of animal feed, and in recent years, the company...
The Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) has reaffirmed its commitment to youth development and skills transfer by taking on 19 interns from various tertiary and vocational institutions across the country. The internship programme forms part of Meatco’s contribution to the Namibian Government’s National Development Plan 6 (NDP6) and the Ministry of Finance and Social Grants...
For most small-scale farmers, especially part-time or weekend farmers, the attitude, character, overall output and dedication of your farm labourer/s towards the operations and well-being of the farm is often directly linked to who you are as a farm owner or employer. As a farmer, your posture, seriousness, commitment, vision and leadership skills directly shape...
As an aspiring or emerging farmer, one of the most critical decisions you face is defining your primary objective: Are you in farming to chase quick returns and maximise herd size, or are you in it to establish a premium, genetics-driven stud herd? The answer will shape your entire strategy and determine your long-term success....
In the scorching heat of the Kunene region, where water is scarce and climate patterns are highly unpredictable, farmer Bennie Ganuseb continues to defy the odds as he pushes on with his dream of growing bananas. For Ganuseb, who was born and raised in Kunene, farming has always been a rocky uphill battle; one in...