THE NAU WOULD LIKE TO WISH EVERYBODY A BLESSED EASTER
WEEKLY NEWS – 5 April 2012
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: EASTER TELLS US THAT LIFE IS TO BE INTERPRETED NOT SIMPLY IN TERMS OF THINGS BUT IN TERMS OF IDEALS – Charles M Crowe
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| Sakkie Coetzee: Manager NAU |
In today’s newsletter –
· 2012 Meatco Inter-FA braai competition
· Animals in road reserves claim life of NAU member
· FA and other news
2012 Meatco Inter-FA braai competition
For the third executive year the South shouted victory in the Meatco Inter-Farmers Associations braai competition. Congratulations to Stampriet FA who won the competition this year, with Uhlenhorst in the second place and Excelsior FA of the Outjo RAU in the third place. Congratulations also to the Aroab FA who hosted an excellent day at Keetmanshoop.
The president of the NAU, Mr Ryno van der Merwe also attended the day and mingled with the Farmers Associations which took part.
Animals in road reserves claim life of NAU member
Animals in road reserves, especially cattle, horses and donkeys, have for the past number of years been a big headache in rural areas. Mr Karl-Heinz Friederich of Tsumeb last week died as a result of an accident which happened on February 14 when he collided with a cow on the Tsumeb – Tsintsabis road.
Numerous years already the NAU tries to address this problem with the Ministry of Works and Transport as well as the Police. For one or other reason it seems that the responsible authorities cannot or do not apply the legislation even though a number of suggestions and assistance was offered by the farming community. The NAU at this stage tries to get statistics from the MVA Fund to determine the extent of the damages. Hopefully this negative picture will help the NAU in its battle to find a solution for animals in road reserves which is getting an ever bigger problem country wide.
Our condolences to the Friederich family with the passing away of Karl-Heinz who at the time of his death was the chairperson of the Tsumeb FA.
Show dates for 2012:
Stampriet: 5 – 7 September
Keetmanshoop: 6 – 8 September
Grootfontein: 19 – 21 September
Otjiwarongo: 24 – 26 September
Gobabis: 24 – 26 September
Windhoek: 28 September – 6 Oktober
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 Mrs Christa 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 Mr Bertus Kruger and members of the Afrikaner Breeders Association. For further details contact Mrs Irene Human, Tel 062 581617, gumgamshunting@iway.na.
Witvlei FA is holding a meeting on April 11 at 14:00 at the farmer house at Witvlei. Further details from Mrs Monica Bouwer, Tel 062 570317, gmbouwer@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 Joggie Briedenhann, 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,Coetzee@iseek.co.za.
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 Messrs Kobus van Graan, Dr Andre Nel, Jaco Vermeulen and Jasper Blaauw. The day will be concluded with a braai. For further details contact Mrs Annatjie 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 Siggi Wilckens with Messrs Willie Grobler and Barend Dorfling 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 Messrs Ryno van der Merwe, Dave Pepler, Dr Roy Miller, Helmut Stehn and the Young Farmer 2011 himself, Mr Timm Miller, 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 Fanie Heimstädt, 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 Fam Rusch near Windhoek. An advanced course on June 19 & 20 at Farm Strydfontein of Jorg and Steffie Schloder near Grootfontein. The courses are offered by experts and further details can be obtained from Mrs Heilwig Andrea-Voigts, Tel 061 240573, brahman@iway.na.
The runner up of the Young Farmer 2011 competition, Mr Willem Groenewald, is hosting his farmers day on May 10 at 08:30 at Farm Pierre of Mr Willem Groenewald (70km from Outjo on the Outjo Otavi gravel road). At 14:00 Mr Groenewald will talk about de-bushing practices and theory, at 15:00 a farm sightseeing will be done and at 17:00 the power station on the farm will be visited for further details contact Mr Groenewald at Tel 081 1284572, pvr@mweb.com.na.
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.
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