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| Sakkie Coetzee: Manager NAU |
WEEKLY NEWS – 30 March 2012
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: HAPPINESS IS NOT SOMETHING READY MADE. IT COMES FROM YOUR OWN ACTIONS – Dalai Lama
In today’s newsletter –
· Another farm attack emphasizes farm safety
· FA and other days
Another farm attack emphasizes farm safety
The latest farm attack on MrKratzer of Farm Hazeldene on Tuesday night (March 27) near Otjiwarongo again emphasizes the importance of safety on farms. According to Mr Kurt Kretzschmar, the NAU representative of the region, the good cooperation between the Police, the adjoining Farmers Associations and the neighbourhood watch of Otjiwarongo as well as private persons led to the arrest of 2 of the 3 alleged robbers on Thursday morning. MrKratzer’s condition is stable and he is back on the farm.
According to NAU statistics this is the 50th farm attack from 2000 – 2012. In these 50 attacks 24 people lost their lives. For the period 1991 – 2000 14 farmers died in farm attacks.
These statistics are disturbing and again emphasize that remote farms are soft targets for robbers. The NAU urgently requests its members and the farming community in general to be aware of farm safety at all times and to do everything in their power to protect their lives as well as their worker’s lives and their property. Safety tips for farmers are available at the NAU office.
NAU acknowledges sponsors
As part of the acknowledgement the NAU gives to its sponsors, the sponsors get the opportunity to introduce their products in the newsletter from time to time. The following article was received by Corporate Guarantee of the Nictus Group as sponsor of the NAU Congress.
MANAGE YOUR OWN RISK EFFECTIVELY WITH CORPORATE GUARANTEE
Corporate Guarantee is part of the Nictus Group of Companies who do business in Namibia for the past 66 years. We are proud of our origin and the relationship with our clients in Namibia, especially the farming communities who form a large part of our client base. “A unique approach to short term insurance” is a summary of which we strive to and which we offer our clients. Corporate Guarantee is a short term insurance company with a difference. We do not offer the normal conventional short term insurance, but offer our clients a unique opportunity to play an active role in their own risk management.
This is reached by helping the client to build his/her own self insurance fund within the regulations as stipulated in the Short-term Insurance Act 4 of 1998. The policy holder thus builds his own insurance fund through monthly, quarterly or annual contributions. These payments are also 100% deductible from tax. Corporate Guarantee thus gives the policy holder peace of mind that his premiums are only covering his own risk and are not used for claims of other policy holders. In time the client is refunded for good risk management through a non-claim bonus and can the fund of the client grow which makes it possible for the client to carry a bigger part of his/her risk self, according to the client’s risk appetite. Furthermore Corporate Guarantee gives an additional 20% cover on all Policies.
What does that mean for you, the farmer?
Corporate Guarantee is registered for all 31 categories of short term insurance as stipulated in the Act with additional benefits which are not available at conventional insurance. You as farmer can thus enjoy cover for any happenings inclusive:
· Stock theft
· Animal sicknesses
· Fire
· Drought
· Floods
· Rain and hail damage
The policy holder decides himself for which happenings he will claim – you thus stay in control of your money and manage your own risk. If a claim is submitted there is no need for any assessors or quotations. As soon as the claim and necessary documents are received from the policy holder, the claim will be paid within 24 hours.
Should the policy holder retire, the policy can serve as an income protection policy which can then pay out monthly like a pension fund. The policy can also be left to a beneficiary. At the death of the policy holder the funds in the policy will become a sort of capital and will then be paid directly to a beneficiary.
Cake decorating course
The women of Hochfeld FA have arranged a cake decorating workshop, to be held on 26, 27 and 28 June 2012 at Hochfeld Lodge. The course is presented by Capetonian cake decorator, Mrs Anne Tangney. Three different courses will be presented, namely “formal cake decorating”, “basic piping (butter cream) and moulding”, as well as “royal icing and moulding”. Each course will be repeated on different days, at different timeslots. Participants may choose which courses they would like to attend, and need not attend all three courses. Classes are limited to 10 participants per class. There are still seats available in each class. To register and obtain more details, please contact Bianca Marggraff, Tel 062 504211, 081 3007584, bianca.marggraff@mtcmobile.com.na. Closing date for all registrations and deposits is Thursday,10 May 2012.
FA and other days
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). For further details 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.
Omuramba FA is holding a meeting on April 11 at 14:00 at Kroonster. Guest speakers are Mr K Nandova of AgriBank and Commissioner Abel from the Police. For further details contact MrsChrista Engelbrecht, Tel 062 571540, jeng@mweb.com.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.
Dordabis FA is holding a meeting on April 19 at 13:00 at the FA hall. Speaker is Mr G Niehaus, a member of Dordabis FA. For further details contact Mrs C Romeis, Tel 061 231230, cwromeis@iway.na.
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.
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, Meatco, HPS Engineering, Bank Windhoek and KaapAgri.
Otjikondo FA again is hosting the annual FNB Outjo Game Festival on May 4 & 5 at Farm Sophienhof, 10km outside Windhoek on the Khorixas road. Artists which will perform are Snotkop, Heinz Winkler and Charlize Berg, Camel- and horse riding is offered as well as a Rodeo, shooting competition and much more. Entrance fees are on Friday N$80 for adults and N$30 for primary school children and on Saturday N$100 for adults and N$50 for primary school children. Further details from André Lombard, 081 1282811, Paul Stommel, 081 3279596 of FanieHeimstädt, 081 2053909.
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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