The Namibian Brahman Breeders Society (NBBS) recently commemorated the annual Brahman Day at farm Okomutombe, owned by the Schneider family, in the Grootfontein area.
Agriculture
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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.
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From Parliament to successful farming…the exemplary work of Richard Kamwi
A dream that started eight years ago is beginning to bear fruits and has catapulted former Cabinet minister Richard Kamwi to the status of being one of the premier black maize producers in the country.
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NAB, Avagro plant banana seedlings at first field trial
The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) and AvaGro have both expressed satisfaction with the significant milestones achieved in their joint Banana Project.
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Aggrieved Otjinene farmers demonstrate against MTA
A group of concerned aspiring farmers in the Otjinene constituency of the Omaheke region on Thursday took to the streets to air their grievances against the Maharero Traditional Authority (MTA).
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Farming requires patience and determination
Small livestock farmer Elizabeth Eigowas (60) was on the verge of giving up farming after her livestock died due to drought, but a donation of 21 goats by the Environment Investment Fund of Namibia (EIF) and partners recently, made her change her mind.
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Ministry offers bovine control training to northern farmers
The Ministry of Agriculture is offering training on controlling the spread of contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP) to farmers in northern Namibia for the next two weeks.