After graduating from the University of Namibia in 2016, Omwene-Tupopila Haitula did not get a job but never sat idle and instead ventured into farming for business.
Agriculture
Finance insight with Mekupi Kambatuku – Things to consider before taking out a farming loan
I have received a lot of queries about loans from agripreneurs/farmers and SMEs, from where to go and the best loan options, to how loans are structured and finally to how to know when it is the right time to take a loan.
Greyhounds help farmer chase longstanding dream
Vazuvasana Tjozongoro is a determined man. He intends to take dog breeding to new heights and would stop at nothing to achieve that feat.
Finance insight with Mekupi Kambatuku – Smart tips to reduce farming costs (Part 2)
Being able to minimise costs is an integral part of increasing your farm’s profit margins. To achieve this, you need to make a few changes to how you do things on your farm operations.
What to plant this summer
Summer is approaching fast, and this is an opportune time for farmers to get ready for cultivating vegetables. Vegetables get to thrive if planted in the right season at the right time for optimum yield. When vegetables are grown in the wrong season, a farmer may experience pests, diseases and poor germination rates that may all lead to crop failure.
Farmers’ Kraal with Charles Tjatindi – Let it rain, let it rain!
Farming can get challenging during the rainy season. With slippery paths and wet surfaces caused by heavy storms and downpour, it is important to be safe from the dangers that farming and other agricultural activities might entail.
Finance insight with Mekupi Kambatuku – Smart tips to reduce farming costs
As we continue with Agri-finance tips for farmers, I thought I should mention what a successful strategic farming seminar we had on Saturday. The turnout is evidence of the need for engagement, knowledge sharing, and communication on how we improve the agribusiness industry. More is yet to come in that space.
Servicing Otjozondjupa farmers with pride
Agribank on Friday inaugurated its revamped Otjiwarongo office, a development that is meant to enhance customer in-branch experience and brand visibility, in line with the bank’s strategic plan. Otjozondjupa region lies at the centre of a highly-potential agricultural area of the country, which flourishes in both livestock and crop farming.
Prevent diseases among your small stock herd
Disease can have various causes. Some of these causes are germs, such as bacteria, viruses and fungi. The following is a list of situations that could result in sheep/goats becoming sick:
Farmers’ Kraal – Improving livestock genetics is vital
What does a livestock farmer desire when he embarks on improving the genetics of his cattle?