Katima Mulilo mayor John Ntemwa has expressed gratitude for the commissioning of the Katima Mulilo Raw Water Pipeline replacement project as it will alleviate existing water disruptions in the face of a growing population that demands more water.
Agriculture
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Weather effects on poultry
Beata Mudjanima With the recent temperature fluctuations, most farmers have been affected by the changes within their poultry’s flocks. This can run from the flock’s feather health, associated with thermal risks, egg productivity, and health risks. We will dive into the three aspects, and how to mitigate them. Feather health Chickens grow thicker and denser...
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AI hydroponic revolutionises agriculture
Iuze Mukube In a significant advancement within contemporary agriculture, where sustainability intersects with technological innovation, hydroponic systems powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) are transforming the agricultural landscape by offering an efficient, cost-effective and environmentally-sustainable approach to food production. Rikurora Karamata, a software engineer at the National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST), explained that...
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Farmers’ kraal – How farmers can look after summer crops
Adequate crop care is fundamental for farmers aiming to achieve above-average yields that offer good-quality produce. As temperatures begin to rise due to the change in seasons, it becomes essential for crop farmers to implement strategies that enable them to care for their crops. Crop care is fundamentally associated with activities undertaken to ensure the...
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Pitching your business to lenders, investors
Every business needs funding, whether at the startup stage or later on. Pitching your business to potential investors and lenders is an important step in seeking and securing funds to invest in your business. This is one of the topics I will be presenting at the African Union MSME forum, themed “Fostering financial empowerment and...
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N$8m jumpstarts Kalimbeza rice project
The Kalimbeza rice project has finally entered the early stages of rice production after years of inactivity. The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform is redesigning the 229-hectare area, and has provided the project with essential inputs, such as fertiliser, diesel, two restored tractors and one plough tractor, project manager Patric Kompeli told Nampa....
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Mbumba prioritises agro-processing centres… targets food security, farmers empowerment
Paheja Siririka Otniel Hembapu BEIJING/WINDHOEK – The total overhaul and modernisation of the Namibian agriculture sector as well as the empowerment of rural farmers through technology remains key priority areas for the country, President Nangolo Mbumba told with global leaders during the recent Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (Focac) in Beijing, China. For the country to...
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Sheep slaughter capacity increases …improved export volumes
Local abattoirs almost doubled their output capacity during June and July, as they accounted for over 16% of the sheep slaughtered during the two months to mark an increased output from the 4 508 sheep slaughtered in June to 5 230 slaughtered in July. Complementing the improved slaughtering capacity of domestic abattoirs was the country’s...
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Farmers’ Kraal – Understanding, treating plant poisoning
A significant number of livestock mortalities in many farming areas can be attributed to plant poisoning, especially during the spring months, at the onset of rainfall activities, or during periods of drought, especially in degraded rangelands. Many rangeland plant species contain chemicals that are poisonous to livestock when consumed. Poisonous plants vary in their toxicity and...
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Aminuis agricultural show hailed a success… as young farmers gain exposure
Zebaldt Ngaruka EPUKIRO – The organising committee of the 20th edition of the Aminuis Agricultural Show described the recently-held event as a significant success and a crucial platform for young farmers to gain valuable exposure. Metarere Ngeenguno, chairperson of the organising committee, stated that the show provided an opportunity for young and emerging farmers to...