Agriculture

Namibia is one of the driest countries in Africa. It is home to the world’s oldest desert, the Namib, as well as the Kalahari Desert, whose name derives from the Tswana word for ‘great thirst’. 

It gives me great pleasure to write my first column as the new coordinator of AgriToday, New Era’s premium agricultural section where we discuss, share, and unpack all things agriculture.

Meatco, through its corporate and social responsibility vehicle, the Meatco Foundation, officially handed over crush pens valued at N$1.1 million to the Eiseb Block community in the Omaheke region recently.

After writing an article almost every Tuesday since July 2022, we have summarised the most critical takeaways for the sustainability of farming.

Many times, I am confronted by the age-old question of whether there is really money in farming – and most importantly, whether one should quit a job to start farming.

As we steadily approach the start of our rainy season, farmers across the country are in good spirits, awaiting much-anticipated showers. To this end, rainfall provides favourable conditions and positively affects agricultural activities. 

The Brahman breed scooped the top honours at the recent Okatumba Gate Agricultural Show at Eiseb Block in Omaheke region. 

Hikuama Kaputu, a part-time farmer in the Otjombinde area of the Omaheke region, shares a special relationship with the Simmentaler cattle breed.

AS stated in the last column, there has been a spike in the delivery of agricultural seminars, workshops, and trainings.