The planning meeting for the official launch of the rabies project will be held in Windhoek this week.
The NAU already collected N$1,4 million of the budgeted N$2 million for this project by way of donations. In the meantime NAPHA also pledged their cooperation to market this project amongst overseas hunters for contributions.
The NAU earlier also gave the opportunity to members to make contributions towards these projects and various FA’s have indicated that they already collected funds for this. These contributions as well as contributions of individual members can be paid into the following bank accounts:
LPO Kudu Rabies Project
Bank Windhoek, Branch code 481972, account No 8004045772
Please sent deposit slip to meat@agrinamibia.com.na or fax to 061 220193
Safety tips
Following the attack on Florence Hamman and her mother on their farm north of Seeis on July 6, we would like to caution members and herewith give a few safety tips. The complete set of safety tips is available at the office and you can contact Erika, Tel 061 237838, evg@agrinamibia.com.na for the complete set.
Be on the look-out for suspicious people and movement of suspicious vehicles and immediately report this to the nearest Police Station; do not keep large amounts of cash on the farm; good relationships with employees on farms are very important. Encourage your employees to report any suspicious people in the vicinity; it is recommended to keep one dog (small dog) in the house and one or more (large dogs) outside and it is advisable that the dogs do not come in contact with the employees; if the vehicles stand on the farm, remove the distributor and spark-plug cables. Loosen wheel nuts – if the vehicle is stolen, the tyre will fall off after a short time; when you become a victim, don’t resist, especially if the perpetrator has a weapon.
Maintenance on D1473 completed
The Roads Authority has informed that the maintenance on the D1473 has been completed and that the Brakwater Weighbridge is again operational for heavy vehicles.
FA and other news
Steinhausen FA is hosting a Meatco farmer’s day on July 12 at 08:00 at Farm Steinhausen. For further details contact Mayke Rumpf, Tel 062 561422, combumbi@iway.na or Morné du Plessis, Tel 081 2854065, ModuPlessis@meatco.com.na. For further details click here- http://www.agrinamibia.com.na/index.php?module=TimeIt&func=event&id=787
The Bonsmara breeders are hosting a farmer’s day on June 17 at 14:00 at the Agra auction pens at Otjiwarongo. A three-course dinner with a free of charge wine tasting with Schalk Burger Snr of Wellington is offered. Meal tickets are N$180 per person and are available from Hella Coetzee, Tel 062 518079.
Uhlenhorst FA is holding a member meeting on Saturdya, July 19 at 14:00 at the FA hall. Various agricultural and general matters will be discussed. For more details contact Hoekus van Niekerk, Tel 063 265336 or Jaco Booysen, Tel 063 265306.
Okahandja FA is holding a member meeting on July 22 at 14:00 at Farm Okampuiro of Nico and Celeste Tromp. The day is concluded with a steak braai. For further details contact Rudi Scheidt, Tel 081 2086961, okahandjabv@gmail.conm.
Karibib FA is holding a meeting on July 26 at 16:00 at Farm Abbabis H Gladis. For further details contact Gladis, Tel 061 248480, Doris.Gladis@elvey.co.za.
The Santa Gertrudis Breeders Association of Namibia is offering a two day beginner and junior judging course on July 29 & 30 at Farm Ongangasemba of Immo, Almut and Henner Wilkens and on Farm Bergweiher of Andre & Maxie Boehmcker. The course is offered by Martin Seyffardt and costs N$500 per person. Please register before July 15 with Maxi Boehmcker, Tel 081 2688939, 081 8947424, namibiasantagertrudis@gmail.com of moringa@iway.na.
Karasberge FA is hosting its annual Winter School on August 6 at 07:00 at the FA hall. Guest speakers are inter alia Pieter Hugo, Dawie Roodt, Gerrit van Zyl, Piet du Toit and Susan Coetzer. A Women’s program is also offered. For further details contact Amelia van Rooyen, Tel 063 280677, javanrooyenb@iway.na orRetief von Wielligh, Tel 063 280801,retiefenrika@mtcmobile.com.
A breed promotion day is held on August 14 at 15:00 at the Agra/Bank Windhoek Ring, Windhoek Show Grounds by the Bonsmara Breeders Association. Speakers are Dr Joggie Briedenhann, Mr Johan Mouton of Molatek and Mr Martiens Aveling. The day is concluded with a Steak braai which cost N$50 per person. Please register at nambons@iway.na and further information can be obtained at the Breeders office, Tel 061 222753.
The Grootfontein Harvest Festival is held on August 16 at 10:00 at Farm Ghaub of André Compion. Opening speaker is Theo de Jager, vice president of AgriSA. Tiaan, the well-known cook of Kokkedore and Sarah Theron are also performing and music is made by Just Jack. A bicycle ride from the Kombat Golf Club to Farm Ghaub is also offered and old tractors are exhibited. The costs are N$100 per adult and N$50 for school children, which include coffee, cake and the dinner. For further details contact Willem Enslin, Tel 067 240084, 081 2305078 or Mr Otto, Tel 081 3036131.
The Afrikanerbees Breeders are offering a grading course on August 19 & 20. On August 19 it will be held at the Omatjenne Research Station near Otjiwarongo and on August 20 at Farm Offer of Fam Mouton. The course starts at 09:00 and the costs are N$500 per person. A deposit of N$300 has to be paid by August 11 and registrations must be sent by August 11 to Florence Hamman, Tel 081 0358431, flhamman@afol.com.na. You can also sent a sms to this number.
Leonardville FA is hosting a farmer’s day on August 23. André Havenga will make the music during the day and evening. Target shooting, various demonstrations, etc will be offered during the day. For any further enquiries contact 063 273336 / 062 581010 /0813132305.
The Outjo Kunene Regional Show will be held at Sophienhof from September 12 -13, 2014. For further details contact Danie, Tel 081 2557554 or Carina, Tel 081 1249011.
The slaughtering oxen competition is again held at the 2014 Windhoek Show and halter domesticated oxen can be entered at livestock@wssnam.org. Any commercial farmer can enter and the prize money is sponsored by Feedmaster. For further information contact Hennie Kruger, Tel 061 224748, simnamibia@gmail.com.