The 2023 edition of the renowned Agra Weaner Championship Series once again proved to be a huge success, as it saw young and veteran farmers all being recognised and rewarded for their hard work, dedication and contribution to the local sector.
Month: September 2023
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Farmers’ Kraal – The agony of climate change and wildfires
As the dry season begins to make way for increasing heavy winds, local farmers in both commercial and communal areas have and continue to battle with mysterious wildfires, which pose a serious threat to pastures and animals.
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May Hikumwah: Taking horticulture to the next level
May Hikumwah, a full-time crop and horticulture farmer in Okongo and a proud founder of Elegance Mission Investment cc, an Agro-Processing food company in Windhoek, continues to make waves in the local fraternity.
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Valery Haradoes: Chicken farming through passion and dedication
Valery Haradoes, a strong, passionate farmer and teacher was born and bred in a farming family in the Uis area.
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Veterinary authorities tackle animal health
Namibia’s Directorate of Veterinary Services has convened the all-important Border Harmonisation Meeting of Veterinary Authorities, which aims to discuss and dissect all issues related to animal health at border points.
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Agronomy sector production declines …import bill at N$300 million
The local agronomy sector experienced a decline in production of about 60.1% from 55 036 tonnes recorded in the second quarter of 2022 to 21 953 tonnes registered in the second quarter of this year, especially in leading crops such as white maize, millet and wheat.
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Opinion – Lusata cultural ceremony: Beyond drumming and dancing
Members of the Mafwe community are flocking to Chinchimane in the Sibbinda Constituency of the Zambezi region over the weekend of 1 October 2023 in a festive mood to celebrate the Lusata Cultural Festival.
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Opinion – Geingob’s genocide v apartheid comparison vindicates descendants’ fears
As a descendant of the survivors of genocide committed by imperial Germany against my forebears, I could not but be amazed and also perplexed by the pronouncements by His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Namibia, Dr Hage Geingob.
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Navigating tough university challenges
For most high school learners, university life is an exciting and transformative journey, filled with new opportunities and experiences.
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Gunman kills young man at Rundu
Eighteen year-old Rundu resident Alpo Malaka Sipilikita was on Friday allegedly killed in cold blood after he was shot in the chest at Millennium Park residential area.