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| Manager NAU: Mr. Sakkie Coetzee |
WEEKLY NEWS – 23 March 2012
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: TRUST YOURSELF, THEN YOU WILL KNOW HOW TO LIVE – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
In today’s newsletter –
· Changes at import and export at Custom posts
· Mariental RAU held motivation day
· FA and other news
Changes at import and export at Custom posts
It is important to note for exporters that from 1st April 2012 the border posts at Vioolsdrift and Nakop will be going live with the introduction of electronic processing of Customs declarations and which are coupled with automated risk assessments. These changes are aimed at facilitating trade by speeding up the movement of trucks through the border posts, replacing stamps and paper with electronic processing. This means that:
· All documentation must be submitted electronically to SARS (South African Revenue Services).
· No commercial cargo will be allowed entry into the port without pre-clearance.
· The owner/importer (local or foreign) of the goods who physically imports goods from a BLNS country to South Africa must be registered as an importer with SARS Custom.
· The owner/Exporter (local or foreign) of the goods who physically exports goods from South Africa to a BLNS country must be registered as an exporter with SARS Custom.
· From 23 March 2012, a team of registration specialists will be at both Vioolsdrift and Nakop border posts assisting with these new registrations.
For further information, please consult the SARS webpage: www.gov.za and specifically http://www.sars.gov.za/home.asp?pid=29882
Mariental RAU held motivation day
The motivation day which was held at Lapa Lange near Mariental by die Mariental RAU, again had the farmers thinking. The two main speakers were Mr Ernst Janovsky, a well known economist of ABSA Bank, South Africa and Mr Hein Wagner, a well known motivational speaker who was born blind.
MrJanovsky pointed out that there is a shift in markets globally and that the traditional markets of Europe to which inter alia Namibia exports, only shows a 1% growth per annum in comparison with the 6% growth in the Asian markets. These market shifts cause that adjustments will have to be made. Even though farming is still in a cost pincer position, he is rather optimistic about the future of agriculture. However, serious attention will have to be given to the increase of productivity and agriculture should grow with at least 3% per annum which will be possible with the use of the latest technology.
MrJanovsky expects that the current decreasing tendency of cattle and sheep prices will continue into the fourth quarter of 2012 where after it should increase.
Mr Wagner who acted as motivational speaker treated the audience about his nasty experiences due to his blindness. After he had pangs about his blindness, he however took a will-decision to adapt thereto and that it should not stand in his way of success. His words were “that it is better to be blind but to have a vision than to be able to see but not to have a vision”. He challenged the audience to give their excuse why they are not successful. Each day he is grateful that he still has four other senses which he can use and together with this he puts himself targets and ensures that he lives healthy.
Agronomic Producers Association to hold member meeting and Master Agronomist Day
The Agronomic Producers Association (APA) will hold their member meeting and Master Agronomist Day on April 19 at 08:30 at the Farmers Association hall, Summerdown. The Master Agronomist Day starts at 12:00 and from 16:00 – 18:00 a field visit will be done. Speakers at the Master Agronomist Day are MessrsKobus van Graan, Dr Andre Nel, JacoVermeulen and Jasper Blaauw. The day will be concluded with a braai. For further details contact MrsAnnatjie du Preez, Tel 061 237838, annatjie@agrinamibia.com.na.
Upgrading of roads
The Roads Authority has announced that the following roads will be upgraded within the next 6 months and motorists are requested to drive carefully on these roads:
TR8/2 fromGrootfonteintoTaranaki; MR67fromOutjotoKamanjab; MR68 fromOutjotoOkaukuejo; TR1/10 fromTsumebtoNamutoni; TR8/1 fromOtavitoGrootfontein; TR1/4 fromKalkrandto Rehoboth; R6/1 from Hosea KutakoAirporttoGobabis; TR1/7 fromOkahandjatoOtjiwarongo; TR1/5 fromKalknautetoAris; MR34 fromMarientaltoMaltahöhe; D1103 fromMarientaltoStampriet; MR38 Mariental; MR90 Mariental; MR29 Keetmanshoop; TR5/1 fromMarientaltoStampriet;
Enquiries can be addressed to HileniFillemon of the Roads Authority, Tel 061 2847145/2847167, pr@ra.org.na.
FA and other news
WestelikeKhomas FA will hold a meeting on March 24 at 15:00 at the Harmonie hall. Further details from MrsGreeff, Tel 064 551565, luanda@iway.na.
Kaiserstreet FA is holding its Annual General Meeting on March 24 at 10:00 at Farm Autabib of Mr GysJoubert near Dordabis. Guest speakers are Messrs Christo du Plessis, GysJoubert, Willie Grobler and GertNiehaus. A woman’s program will be held at 14:00 during which Adele Oosthuizen will give a motivational talk about “Farm woman with a song in her heart” and also demonstrates basic make up techniques. Registration for the AGM is N$100 per person and please register before March 17 with Gerda van der Westhuizen, Tel 061 253016, gerdavdw@iway.na.
The charcoal producers will hold a charcoal information / trainings day on March 24 at 08:00 at the Grootfontein Rugby Club. All charcoal producers who will attend are requested to bring along their charcoal foremen. Matters which will be discussed are inter alia the prevention of veldfires caused by charcoal burning, fire insurance, etc. For further details and to register, please contact Mr Willem Enslin, Tel 081 2305078.
Otjiwarongo FA is holding its AGM on March 27 at 08:30 at the Hadassa guesthouse, Otjiwarongo. For further details contact Callie Steenkamp at 081 3326292, tilla@iway.na.
Epukiro FA is holding a meeting on March 28 at 16:00 at Farm Hekel. For further details contact JurgensNel, Tel 062 568686 or Cora Jacobs, Tel 062 568756.
Maltahöhe FA is holding a meeting on March 28 at 10:00 at Farm Breeckhorn-Ost of Mr & Mrs Klasie Dreyer. Guest speakers are Mr Mike Baartman of Investmed, Johan Wentzel and Johan Louw of Wilde Eend Nursery and Nicolai Heger of Tandelta. Please RSVP with and for further details contact Drien Dreyer, Tel 063 293111, drien@iway.na.
The 2012 Meatco Inter Farmers Association braai competition will be held on March 31, 2012 at the Keetmanshoop Show Grounds. The theme is “//karas” (which means Kokerboom). Exhibition space can be booked with Antoinette Oosthuysen, Tel 063 683433, antoinetteoosthuysen@iway.na. To enter braai teams – FA and social, contact Brenda Kotze, Tel 063 281208, Kalahari@iway.na and any other information can be obtained from Willem Steenkamp, Tel 063 280655, toulon@iway.na.
Nina FA is holding a farmers day on April 11 at 08:30 at farm Marie of Wynand and Margaret Burger. The theme is “The search for Optimum Farming”. Speakers are MrBertus Kruger and members of the Afrikaner Breeders Association. For further details contact Mrs Irene Human, Tel 062 581617, gumgamshunting@iway.na.
A Mega Feedmaster farmer’s day 2012 will be held on April 12 at 08:30 at the Agra/Bank Windhoek Ring, Windhoek Show Grounds. Speakers are Dr JoggieBriedenhann, Prof Eddie Webb and David Cock. Admission is free of charge but meals must be paid. For further details and RSVP (before April 9) please contact Hella Coetzee, Tel 081 2036484, nambons@iway.na.
Karasberge FA is holding a meeting on April 19 at 14:00. For further details contact Christine Smith, Tel 063 280847.
The Limousin Breeders Association of Namibia is offering a two day judging course on April 23 & 24, 2012 on farm Omateva of Mr SiggiWilckens with Messrs Willie Grobler and BarendDorfling as examiners. Registration fee is N$500 per person and enquiries can be addressed to Ellie Lottering at 081 292 4917 or email franseli@iway.na. Come and get to know this breed!!!
The farmers day of the Young Farmer of the Year 2011 will be held on May 2 at 08:20 at Farm Aruab No 23 in the Helmeringhausen vicinity (43km NW from Helmeringhausen and not suited for Sedan vehicles – takes about 1 ½ hours to drive). Speakers are MessrsRyno van der Merwe, Dave Pepler, Dr Roy Miller, Helmut Stehn and the Young Farmer 2011 himself, MrTimmMiller, Costs are N$100 for adults and N$50 for children from 6 – 16 years. Meals are included in the entrance fee. Please register before April 20 with Timm Miller, Tel 081 2079974, miller@mtcmobile.com.na, Christian Frank-Schultz (for accommodation) Tel 081 3543619, duwisib@iway.na or André Coetzee, Tel 081 1287101, andrecoetzee@mtcmobile.com.na.A big thank you to all the sponsors, namely Karakul Board of Namibia, Standard Bank, Mutual & Federal, Namco, Agra, FNB, Virbac, Feedmaster, Hollard, Meatcoand HPS Engineering.
Hoërand FA is hosting a 4x4 vasbyt on May 5 at 07:00 at Farm Graal of Mr Willie Truter in the Maltahöhe district. Registration starts at 07:00 and the vasbyt starts at 08:00. Admission is N$30 per vehicle and N$100 per entry for the vasbyt. This year four wheel squad bikes can also participate and only ladies and children are welcome. Registration for the squad bikes is N$50. The day is concluded with a dance and dinner and the costs are N$80 for adults and children up to 12 years and children younger than 12 years pay N$30. Camping space is available and Mr Willie Truter can be contacted in this regard at 081 1242993. Tenders for stands are already open and can be booked at BartieBurger, Tel 063 683360 or 081 2842744.
The Namibia Brahman Breeders Association is offering the following trainings and information days: an orientation course on May 9 & 10 at Farm Lichtenstein-West of FamRusch near Windhoek. An advanced course on June 19 & 20 at Farm Strydfontein of Jorg and SteffieSchloder near Grootfontein. The courses are offered by experts and further details can be obtained from MrsHeilwig Andrea-Voigts, Tel 061 240573, brahman@iway.na.
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