Agriculture

Where crop production is practised and/or grown, there is a likelihood of disease outbreaks that can cause serious damage to all crops resulting in severe financial losses. 

Following on from last week’s column, allow me to further deliberate on why it is crucial to separate the personal account from the business account. 

While many of our livestock farmers produce good quality genetics that could easily stand shoulder-to-shoulder with well-established farming brands out there, such farmers do not do much to expose such products to the world or at least the rest of Namibia.

For you to manage your farming business effectively, you should do thorough, timely record keeping and analysis of the financial reports monthly. 

Tomatoes, scientifically known as Lycopersicon esculentum, are grown during spring and summer (September to the end of April) for their fleshy fruits that are rich in taste and Vitamin C. 

As a strategic player in the agriculture sector, Agribank continuously supports the agricultural sector in the country as part of its mandate to promote growth and development of the sector.  

Although the methods of hydroponic fodder production date back to the 1930s, there is renewed interest in hydroponic fodder as a feedstuff for sheep, goats, and other livestock.   

Namibia has suspended the export of live cattle to South Africa, following the outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease in that country and the subsequent measures equally imposed by South Africa to prevent the spread of the disease.

The death of prominent farmer Louis van der Merwe has drawn tributes from far and wide, especially from his native Omaheke region, where he was held in high regard. He died on Sunday following an illness.

Agriculture is the most essential sector that contributes to the National GDP and employment. Agribusiness is fundamental for economic development and the eradication of poverty.