Farewell Nobbies: Best Wishes with the New Job

Norbert Neumann , master planner and strategic thinker in a familiar position  of explaining a logical approach 

Norbert Neumann (affectionately known as "Nobbies" by his team mates) is leaving the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry. His skills as a strategic thinker, master planner (programmes&projects, management plans etc) and Rangeland/pasture science expert will be severely missed by the ministry. The Khomas region will especially miss his efforts with regard to the empowerment of resettled and affirmative action loan scheme farmers where he initiated extra ordinary activities (after hours) in terms of training and on farm evaluations to improve the knowledge and skills of these farmers.  

He joined the MAWF again during 2006 as the Chief Agriculture Extension Officer for the Khomas region after the successful completion of the SARDEP Programme where he was the driving force. Norbert will join the Meatco Livestock Procurement team as from January 2013. 

Our loss is Meatco's gain... 

Best wishes and God speed

Mr. Abraham Christiaan (Chief Extension Technician, Erongo region) with and emotional reflection on Nobbies  impact on Agri extension  as friend and colleague from his time at SARDEP and as Chief Extension Officer

Mrs. M. Kambinda (Deputy Director, NWD) handing over a small gift from the Northwestern Division team as a small token of appreciation for his tremendous contributions and friendship

"Nobbies" with his custom made DEES, NWD  jacket. Agri Alert in the background (projector).  Thank you Eileen for for such a fitting gift