Rearing chickens is an exciting and rewarding small-scale farming venture that is on the rise in Namibia. Poultry production is common in most parts of the country, with specific focus on meat and egg production.
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Kunene farmers hold on to livestock rearing
Livestock farming is a major livelihood base for much of the population of the Kunene basin, particularly in the middle and lower sections where the climate is dry.
Managing veld fires
Rangeland productivity is influenced by several factors such as rainfall, soil condition, fire, herbivory, and other ecological forces like plant competition amongst others. In addition, human activities cannot be ignored when it comes to rangeland utilisation.
Farmers’ Kraal with Charles Tjatindi – Is crossbreeding indigenous breeds worth it?
There are few things we get wrong as farmers, and we hardly admit to it. It is not surprising; farmers are - just like most of their animals and crops - hardy individuals that are staunch believers in systems and processes they are accustomed to. If they had not tried it themselves, then it probably doesn’t work.
Rising above adversity…how farming transformed Tjaimi’s life
Nollar Tjaimi is a determined woman. Having eventually managed to set up her own communal farm last year, she keeps yearning for more.
Hope may be on the horizon
Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila believes the declining coronavirus cases and easing of restrictions are providing the most hope for economic recovery.
Public health consumes N$8.4bn
Government has spent over N$8 billion during the 2020/21 financial year on the public health sector.
Pukuu opens up about scald burn
TV presenter and digital content creator Pukuu Rijatua was asked on her stories a very personal question, and the good sis told us exactly what happened.
Chelsi reflects on the day that changed her life …grateful for everything
Miss Namibia 2021, Chelsi Shikongo has taken to social media to reflect on the moment she was crowned Miss Namibia.
Opinion – Focusing on specific goals helps to achieve the mission
The expression ‘Not being able to see the wood for the trees,’ according to the Cambridge English Dictionary, means that you are unable to understand a situation clearly because you are too involved. Well, here at the National Planning Commission (NPC), we have decided to make sure that this mistake does not befall us.
