Monika Amunyela A new chapter in climate-smart agriculture and youth empowerment was marked with the launch of AquaNam, a branch of the Impact Tank Group. The recent launch of AquaNam brought together stakeholders, farmers, financial partners, and innovators to showcase Namibia’s growing hydroponic and aquaponic farming ecosystems. It was also an opportunity to highlight the country’s...
Many farmers across Namibia have achieved substantial cereal grain yields due to the normal to above-normal rainfall received across the country. Currently, many smallholder farmers have commenced with threshing their grain for the common staple grains (Mahangu, maize and sorghum) and have engaged in preparations to store their grains for future use. However, annually, numerous...
KEETMANSHOOP- Farmers in the //Kharas region are calling on government through the ministry of agriculture to expedite the operationalisation of green schemes around the Neckartal Dam, saying the construction of the dam has not yet yielded any benefits for them. During agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani’s recent visit to various agriculture projects across the region, !Aman...
The Namibian pig farming industry has since May last year remained on tenterhooks, with the sector having recently recorded a slight decrease of 0.34% in May this year, after local abattoirs slaughtered a combined 4 383 pigs. The 0.34% decline in slaughtering capacity observed in May this year marks a year-on-year decrease when compared to...
Despite Namibia having recorded high rainfall, farmers in areas susceptible to prolonged dry spells, particularly in the Kunene region, are being prepared to implement water and grazing strategies in anticipation of drought. This season, Namibia received beneficial rain which led to increased dam levels, improved vegetation, bringing relief to farmers. However, in regions like Kunene,...
Auleria Wakudumo Farmers are advised to take proactive measures to safeguard the health and productivity of their livestock and crops during winter. Chief veterinarian of the Ohangwena region Dr Magano Kefas said this period coincides with the lambing and kidding season, making it a critical time for small stock farmers. “Farmers can ensure that their...
The transition from the warm summer months to the cold winter months poses challenges for many poultry farmers in Namibia. Between May and September, farmers often encounter various health issues among their flocks. To reduce the risk of poultry deaths, farmers need to be aware that the change in weather conditions has a direct impact...
GROOTFONTEIN- A communal farmer from the Otjituuo settlement recently suffered a huge setback when his well-fattened cow died from stress at the Grootfontein auction pens, leaving gutted and utterly devastated Farmer Cufas Tjipurua woke up at 04h00 and made the long winding journey to the Grootfontein auction with his beefed cow and two calves in...
With the commencement of the winter season, small stock (goats and sheep) farmers have a big task at hand of ensuring that this lambing (sheep birth) and kidding (goat birth) season progresses well in order to potentially achieve their production targets. Generally, animals’ breeding activities take place during seasons or times most favourable to their...
The annual training session for members of the Omkhaisenra Taradi Group, a group of progressive and well-organised female farmers, was recently held at Farm /Aoxas in the Hardap region, where knowledge, skills and modern farming techniques were exchanged. Established three years ago, the women farmers’ group caters for female farmers from all over Namibia. The...