Agriculture

THE success of Namibia’s efforts to sustainably use, control, manage and safeguard its natural resources depends on the different legal instruments available in an interdisciplinary approach to develop a targeted environmental legislative framework.

If you are a novice farmer, who seems overwhelmed by the various decisions on the farming you are called to make on the go, do not fret.

Livestock farmers continue to face difficult times exacerbated by climate change manifested through adverse events such as drought, floods, pests, and disease outbreaks that have been experienced in many parts of the country in recent years.

There has been a spike in the number of seminars and training being hosted for farmers and agripreneurs.

As farming is an enterprise, just like any other, it is vital at this time of the year to look back and evaluate your steps during the course of the year.

Yvonne Howaes is a full-time communal farmer and enthusiastic upcoming agribusiness woman, who is currently farming on Farm Houmoed in the Khorixas area of the Kunene region. 

The main aim of beef production is to produce as many calves as possible.

Ndeshihafela Shinedima, popularly known as The_Agrichic, is making waves in the agricultural industry as a full-time livestock and charcoal producer.

The Belgian Blue... While it’s a natural occurrence, some still claim the animal's muscle mass is because of steroid injections due to the large muscle development.  

Farming, like any other enterprise, has its own fair share of challenges. How you react to them and even better – overcome such challenges – will be the difference between the death or survival of your farming enterprise.