As an aspiring or emerging farmer, one of the most critical decisions you face is defining your primary objective: Are you in farming to chase quick returns and maximise herd size, or are you in it to establish a premium, genetics-driven stud herd? The answer will shape your entire strategy and determine your long-term success....
In the scorching heat of the Kunene region, where water is scarce and climate patterns are highly unpredictable, farmer Bennie Ganuseb continues to defy the odds as he pushes on with his dream of growing bananas. For Ganuseb, who was born and raised in Kunene, farming has always been a rocky uphill battle; one in...
Namibia’s largest meat processing and marketing entity, the Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco), has once again reaffirmed its commitment to international food safety and quality standards after its export abattoir retained a top audit grading under the Brand Reputation through Compliance Global Standards (BRCGS) certification system. The BRCGS framework, formerly known as the British Retail...
The government, through joint efforts with the country’s four farmers’ unions, the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS), the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia (LLPBN), and private-sector partners, has ramped up efforts to avert a potential Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak. Last week, the government and key industry partners launched the FMD Support Fund and...
The Meteorological Services recently reported that the country has recorded the driest January since 1981. This indicates that the current rainfall may be unevenly distributed and could adversely affect farmers across various regions of Namibia. This report can serve as an early warning indicator for farmers and policymakers responsible for National Disaster Risk Response and...
Animal science is central to Namibia’s food security, rural livelihoods, and economic resilience. The livestock sector alone accounts for a substantial share of national output, and according to the Namibian Meat and Livestock Industry Annual Report of 2022/2023, livestock contributed approximately 47% to agriculture’s share of GDP, translating to about 2% of Namibia’s total real...
The Suide Boere Netwerk (SBN), a group primarily comprising communal and resettled farmers from the southern parts of the country, is set to host its first small stock show of the year this coming weekend. The show, which will mark the commencement of one of its many activities lined up for 2026, will take place...
The commendable and measurable operational improvements and restoration of producers’ confidence in the Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) achieved over a short period of time have not gone unnoticed, and government, as the sole shareholder, is immensely pleased, agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani has said. The minister spoke at Meatco’s 37th Annual General Members’ Meeting at...
The existence of Skuilhoek Damara Stud dates back to 1996. Genetic excellence is the pivot on which the success of Skuilhoek Stud hinges. Veteran farmer Nichlas Mbingeneeko is the brain behind the success and continued excellence at Skuilhoek Stud farming. The Stud subscribes to excellence in respect of genetic superiority and genetic value creation in...
This Friday’s annual general meeting of the Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) will provide in-depth updates on the measurable progress of its financial recovery, governance reforms and the Corporation’s Board-approved turnaround strategy. The annual general meeting, scheduled for Friday in the capital, will formally present and consider the audited financial results for the year ended...