Agriculture

Changing weather conditions and Africa’s severe poverty demand tough, easy-to-care-for livestock. The answer, says breeder Deon Vlok, is indigenous veld goats.

​​​​​​​We have stated a lot in relation to farm financial management and financial literacy for farmers. Financial literacy for farmers intends to equip farmers with the knowledge and understanding of financial matters of farming operations. 

It is a critical time for Namibia. With a large, growing youth population – the majority living in rural areas – and a limited amount of arable land, the world is looking to Namibia and by extension, Africa’s potential for growth and prosperity.

Farmers from all walks of life are expected to converge on the Agra Ring in Windhoek in two weeks for the much-anticipated strategic farming seminar. 

As we have emphasised before, a farming business should be treated with utmost seriousness, as with any other business. At the upcoming Strategic Farming Seminar, we will review the importance of strategic farming and what it entails. 

A close friend, who has been farming as a livestock farmer for years, recently asked me what the biggest motivation should be for him to turn to crop farming. 

Agriculture could be the answer to shifting economic patterns, which requires countries to continually strive to do more with less. For a country that still imports roughly 80% of its food, which accounts for more than N$32 billion, Namibia could benefit from a more stern focus on agriculture.

Women agripreneurs are expected to converge in Windhoek for a half-day event, aimed at promoting a discussion between decision-makers and the business community on topics relating to agriculture and others.

Building on last week’s article, here is a look at how you can improve your working capital position and liquidity.