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In arid and semi-arid countries such as Namibia, where water is a scarce resource, it is always advisable for farmers to engage in water-conserving practices. The tillage or cultivation of land for crop or vegetable production often exposes the soil to scorching sunlight, which speeds up evaporation and depletes moisture. A common method that has...
KARIBIB – As drought continues to wreak havoc countrywide, farmers are compelled to adapt to the changing climate and find innovative ways to cope with its impacts. The harsh reality of limited rainfall has forced many farmers in the Erongo region to rethink their strategies, fostering resilience in the face of adversity. Frans Kandundu, affectionately...
Erastus Ngaruka Arangeland refers to land inhabited by native plants (grass, forbs, shrubs and trees) and utilised by domestic and wild animals. Rangelands offer direct or indirect support to all forms of life, and are the cheapest source of food for livestock. Humans also derive food, medicine and construction materials from the rangeland. This is...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Drought-hit farmers in Ovitoto, especially the settlement’s pensioners, received significant support from esteemed businessman and prominent farmer Mbiripipo Monty Ndjavera, who contributed over 110 bales of lucerne to assist 37 vulnerable pensioners. The Ovitoto settlement, located in the Otjozondjupa region, is among the areas most severely impacted by drought in the country, with...
Over 45 farmers from the Hardap region recently received training in food preservation and processing from the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). This was conducted in collaboration with the Capricorn Foundation, and the University of Namibia (Unam). Participants included youth and women from farmsteads in Stampriet, Schlip, Bernafay and Maltahöhe. The training was held...
How do you, as a farmer, measure the success of your farming operations? Is it through the yields of your crop, the multiplication of your livestock, or how well-known you have become as a farmer? In many cases, it is really none of the above. A crop farmer would probably rejoice at the sight of...
Christa Nekwaya Agribank recently showcased its diverse range of financial products at the Windhoek Agriculture and Industrial Show, where it highlighted its youth and women loan scheme. This initiative targets women farmers and young entrepreneurs, offering them a unique opportunity to access funding. The scheme is open to women over the age of 18, and...
The Namibia National Farmers’ Union (NNFU) has reiterated its call for government to set up a mobile unit abattoir in the Kunene region to create market access opportunities for the area’s farmers. NNFU’s chief executive officer Kuniberth Shamathe, in the union’s latest newsletter, said it is high time for the mobile unit abattoir in the...
The 2024 Nedbank for Good Series, which concluded last Friday, successfully raised N$250 000 to support Agra ProVision in its efforts to assist underprivileged farmers. The successful completion of the series highlights the effectiveness of collaboration, innovation and community engagement. Since its inception five years ago, the series has united golfers and stakeholders from various...
A good rainy season should be perceived as one that starts in time as anticipated, is well distributed throughout the season, and ultimately rehydrates the soil, refills water sources, and revegetates the rangeland. However, recent rainfall activities have been conspicuously erratic, and their effects can be a concern. To this end, although rainfall brings relief...