Agriculture

After writing an article almost every Tuesday since July 2022, we have summarised the most critical takeaways for the sustainability of farming.

Many times, I am confronted by the age-old question of whether there is really money in farming – and most importantly, whether one should quit a job to start farming.

As we steadily approach the start of our rainy season, farmers across the country are in good spirits, awaiting much-anticipated showers. To this end, rainfall provides favourable conditions and positively affects agricultural activities. 

The Brahman breed scooped the top honours at the recent Okatumba Gate Agricultural Show at Eiseb Block in Omaheke region. 

Hikuama Kaputu, a part-time farmer in the Otjombinde area of the Omaheke region, shares a special relationship with the Simmentaler cattle breed.

AS stated in the last column, there has been a spike in the delivery of agricultural seminars, workshops, and trainings.

THE National Assembly recently approved the livestock and livestock products bill, which involves amendments to the Meat Act. These amendments involve the declaration of chicken, dairy, eggs, hides and skins as controlled products. 

A significant number of livestock mortalities in many farming areas can be attributed to plant poisoning especially during the spring months, at the onset of rainfall activities, or during periods of drought especially in degraded rangelands.

I have over the years observed how much advice, information, education and personal experience on farming lie out there. The volumes are just too much to handle for a starter farmer. 

JOSHUA Hakapandi, a youthful and passion driven full-time communal farmer in the Etayi constituency, established his vegetable garden in 2021 in the Okambebe area of the Omusati region.