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In today's newsletter –
·
Minister of Agriculture
honours previous NAU president
·
Namibia
Agricultural Union (NAU) and Livestock Producers Organisation (LPO) review
their strategic aims
·
FA and
other news
Minister of Agriculture honours previous NAU president
The
previous NAU president, Mr Ryno van der Merwe this week introduced the
president of the NAU, Mr Derek Wright officially to the Minister and Deputy
Minister of Agriculture, Water & Forestry. During this introduction both
parties again emphasized the importance of dialogue and communication in order
to address common problems. According to the Minister it is very important that
role players in the agricultural sector must communicate with each other in
order to remove any misunderstandings.
Mr
Wright in turn confirmed that the NAU will continue to support the Ministry of
Agriculture, Water & Forestry under his leadership and that the
relationship established must be maintained at all cost.
During
the meeting the Minister honoured the previous president of the NAU, Mr Ryno
van der Merwe with an n award with the following inscription:
“Presented
to Mr Ryno van der Merwe in appreciation of visible contributions made to the
development and growth of the Agricultural Sector of Namibia. Particularly from
Oct 2008 to Oct 2012 as president of the NAU.Signed: John Mutorwa, Minister of
Agriculture, Water & Forestry”.
Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU) and Livestock Producers
Organisation (LPO) review their strategic aims
The Executive Council (EC) of
the NAU as well as the management of the LPO again reviewed their strategic
aims during the last meeting of the year this week.
As expected the EC confirmed “Security of land ownership
and land use” again as their highest priority for the activities of the NAU.
The announcement of the provisional valuations rolls the past weeks convinced
the ECthat the NAU must stay involved as a role players in order to try and
make a contribution towards all aspects regarding agricultural land in Namibia
including the land reform process, security about land ownership which could
encourage investments in the agricultural sector and employment creation.
One strategic aim which was added is about the creation
of a conducive environment for the agricutlural sector. This aim focuses mainly
on the economic growth and employment creation, rural development and
establishing Public Private Partnerships. The other 4 strategic aims are:
effective and efficient communication to all role players, improve human
capacity in the agricultural sector, effective and efficient management of the
NAU and optial and sustainable use of agricultural potential.
During its strategic planning session the LPO divided its
actions into two departments, namely local and international level. On local
level the highest priority is the increase of production and many actions will
have to be implemented to reach this aim. Producers’ involvement as well as
marketing and marketing channels for meat products as well as animal health are
the other priorities which were identified.
On national level the good relations in the industry and
value chain, availability of reliable information, the sustainable management
of natural resources as well as the involvement of agri-businesses at the
activities of the LPO were identified as priorities. The combating of stock
theft and predators will also be addressed on national level.
NAU
Women’s Day
The
Namibia Agricultural Union hosted a women’s day at the Vintage Coffee Shop in
Windhoek on 10 October 2012. The theme
was “To give…” and 40 guests attended the event. The day was made possible by Mr BasjanJacobsz
of the Epukiro Farmers’ Association who single handed managed to obtain funds
from various donors in the Omaheke area.
With
lovely table settings and delicious food, the mood was set for the ladies to
join in laughter and tears.
Ms.AlbeSnyman from Agra was the host and attracted many chuckles with
her great sense of humour. Guest
speakers of the day were Mr Manfred Janik (Clinical Psychologist) and Dr Dirk
Louw (Reverent Dutch Reformed Church) who educated the ladies on how to give to
others and what positive effect that has on the giver, the receiver and even
wider.
Mrs.
Vicky Visser, from a farm in the south of Namibia, shared with the guests how
easy it is to make delectable cheese from home and how it can be developed into
a profitable business venture. Mr
Michael Smith of the Stellenbosch Wine Bar & Bistro treated the ladies to
an exclusive wine and cheese tasting session.
For
the ladies who would like to contact Vicky, her number is 063/683167 or
081-124-5693 or e-mail wendell@iway.na
FA and other news
Nauchas FA is holding a member meeting on November 10 at 10:00 in
the FA hall. DH Security Solutions will give a demonstration about farm
security and farmers‘ sports and a braai competition will be held. The day will
be concluded with a dance with Leon Jacobs. For further details contact Lizelle
Knipe, Tel 081 2688912, spreetshoogte@iway.na.
Windhoek Regional Agricultural
Union is
holding a meeting on November 12 at 14:30 at the NAU Boardroom, 114 Robert
Mugabe Ave (opposite the entrance of the St Georges School), Windhoek. For
further details contact Mrs Marianne Seifert, Tel 062 581650, info@farm-heimat.com.
Grunau FA is holding a meeting on
November 13 at 15:00 at Vastrap of Rean & Hettie Steenkamp. A practical
demonstration about fertility determination at sheep and cattle is offered by
Niekie Meyer. The day is concluded with a bring and braai. Further details from
Jannie de Villiers, Tel 081 3154745, jandev@mtcmobile.com.na
Kalkfeld FA is holding a meeting on November 15 at 08:30 at Farm
Ombona of Peter and OrtrudSchonecke. For further details contact Mrs
Friedensdorf, Tel 067 290009, kfriedensdorf@iway.na.
Karibib FA is holding a meeting on November 17 at 17:00 at
Kaltenhausen. For further details contact Mrs Gladis, Tel 061 248480, helmut@hemconamibia.com.na
Sonop FA is holding a member meeting and
„fun day“ on November 17 at 14:00 at Farm Frauenhofen. Clay pigeon schooting
and Jukskei is inter alia offered and the day is concluded with a braai. For
further details contact Lizelle Barnard, Tel 062 568106, 081 2342925, lizelle1@iway.na.
The Namibia centre for Holistic Management in cooperation with the Integrated Rural Development and Nature
Conservation (IRDNC) offers a course under the theme: „A different perspective on understanding animal
nutrition for optimal livestock production”. The course is offered on November
21 & 22 at the Polytechnic Hotel School, c/o Beethoven & Brahms Str,
Windhoek West. The course starts at 14:00 on November 21 and ends at 17:00 on
November 22. The costs are N$750 per person whereby a lunch, refreshments and
the course material is included. Please register before November 16 with Wiebke
Volkmann, Tel 081 1270081, wiebke@mweb.com.na.
Maltahöhe FA is holding a meeting and year
end function on November 21 at 10:00 at Farm Burgsdorf of the Rossouw family.
Guest speakers are Mr Maans Dreyer and Messrs Böhme and Claassens from Meatco.
During the meeting a new management will be elected. For further details
contact Crhistian Otto, Tel 063 293512, ottojagd@iway.na.
The
SA Hunters and Game Conservation
Association is holding an inaugural meeting of a Namibian Branch of the SA
Hunters and Game Conservation Association. This meeting will be held in
Windhoek on November 26 at 19:00 at „the Bistro“, 1 Parsival Str, Windhoek
(opposite Ferreiras Garden Centre) and in Gobabis on November 28 at 19:00 at
the Golf Club and further meetings country wide are planned. All hunters,
hunting farm owners, nature lovers, traders and businesses in the hunting- and
arms trade as well as all interested parties are welcome. For further details
and to register contact Lourens Pretorius, Tel 062 5622351, 081 3602990, jazalo@mtcmobile.com.na or Uys Prinsloo, Tel 061
237162, 081 1281240, tjanam@iway.na.
Dordabis FA is holding a member meeting on
November 22 at 10:00 at Farm Lauwater-Ost of Jimmy and Erika Braun. For further
details contact Mrs Christine Romeis, Tel 061 231230, cwromeis@iway.na.
Hoërand
FA is
holding an Old Years dance on December 29 at 19:00 at the FA hall at Farm
Stubbenkamer, Maltahöhe district. Registration is N$100 per person for adults,
N$50 for children under 12 years and entrance for pre-school children is free
of charge. Dinner and dance is included in the registration fee and further
details can be obtained from Antoinette Burger, Tel 081 2842744, antoiburger@gmail.com or MarykaTruter, Tel 081 2624146, hardegat@iway.na.
Hochfeld FA is holding its New Year party
on December 31 at 19:00 at the Hochfeld Lodge. The costs are N$100 for adults,
N$50 for children from 12 – 18 years and free of charge for children under the
age of 12 years. Dinner and dance are included in the registration. For further
details contact Marina von Dewitz, Tel 062 549026, 081 2304100, marinavondewith@gmail.com or Deoné Schlechter, Tel 062
549108, 081 3084931, deone@iway.na.
Exchange Rate NAD (10-16 November 2012)
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November
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EURO
|
USD
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POUND
|
PULA
|
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Saturday
|
10
|
11.257
|
8.770
|
14.053
|
1.102
|
Sunday
|
11
|
11.257
|
8.770
|
14.061
|
1.102
|
Monday
|
12
|
11.167
|
8.730
|
13.948
|
1.101
|
Tuesday
|
13
|
11.074
|
8.638
|
13.807
|
1.093
|
Wednesday
|
14
|
11.051
|
8.660
|
13.836
|
1.096
|
Thursday
|
15
|
11.107
|
8.718
|
13.928
|
1.098
|
Friday
|
16
|
11.095
|
8.718
|
13.908
|
1.101
|
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