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THOUGHT
FOR THE WEEK: IF YOU DO NOT HOPE, YOU WILL NOT FIND WHAT IS BEYOND YOUR HOPES - Clement
of Alexandra
In
today’s newsletter
·
Border for breeding animals open to
North
· NAPHA president visits NAU
· FA and other news
Weekly Exchange rate (16-22 March 2013)
Weekly Exchange rate (16-22 March 2013)
Border
for breeding animals open to North
The
Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry announced that the border to the
northern neighbouring countries has been opened for the export of breeding
animals. The previous limitations of 5 animals per producer are thus
temporarily suspended.
In the
case of stud animals a certificate from the relevant Stud Breeders Association
together with the application form in terms of the Stock Improvement Act No 25
of 1977 must be submitted to the Ministry of Agriculture, Water & Forestry.
In the case of commercial breeding animals only the application form has to be
submitted.
For more
information please contact Mr Erich Petrus or Mr Abraham Katjinuka at Tel No’s
061 2087461 or 2087540.
NAPHA
president visits NAU
The president of NAPHA, Mr Kai-Uwe Denker and the
newly appointed Executive Manager, Ms Melanie Allen, this week paid a courtesy
call to the president of the NAU, Mr Derek Wright and the Executive Manager, Mr
Sakkie Coetzee.
During
the visit both parties again confirmed their commitment for good cooperation
between the two organisations. Matters of joint interest such as the handling
of the drought, the implementation of the National Rangeland Policy and
Strategy and the handling of the animal health status south of the veterinary
fence were inter alia discussed. The two organisations will also act
supportively during matters of national interest.
Mr Frank
Heger will continue to represent NAPHA on the Executive Council of the NAU.
Land
Reform Advisory Commission (LRAC) members retire
Two members which have represented the NAU on the
LRAC this week retired. Mrs Janeen van der Merwe altogether represented the NAU
as Commissioner on the LRAC for 3 terms of office (9 years) whilst Dr Archie
Norval served the past 3 years as Commissioner.
The new
members which will represent the NAU at the LRAC are Ms Aune Shipanga, a member
of the Nina FA and Mr Frank Heger, NAPHA’s representative of the Executive
Council.
On behalf
of the president of the NAU and the Executive Council we would like to thank
Janeen and Archie for the valuable inputs at the LRAC on behalf of the
commercial agricultural sector.
Poultry Producers member meeting
The Poultry Producers Association held
its member meeting on March 20, 2013 and guest speakers at this occasion were
Mr Wallie Roux, Manager: Research and Development of the NAU and Dr G Eberle,
the head of the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory of the Ministry of
Agriculture, Water and Forestry.
In his speech Mnr Roux mentioned that
freshness of locally produced eggs provides producers with a comparative
advantage against imported eggs. This advantage should be communicated to
the consumers through promotional campaigns to encourage the consumption of
local eggs.
In her speech Dr Eberle mentioned that
the Laboratory is currently being renovated and they will try and expand their
services as soon as the renovations have been finished. She recommended that a
meeting should be held in order to discuss the needs of the poultry producers.
The management was re-elected and they
are Mr Kallie Joone the chairperson, Mr Gys White the vice chairperson and Mr
Eckhard Waldschmidt and James Roux, additional members.
European
vote on the Market Access Regulation: 21 March 2013
On 21
March 2013 the International Trade Committee of the European Parliament (INTA)
voted on the deadline for the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) negotiations
(commonly referred to as a proposed amendment to the Market Access Regulation
1528 of 2007). On the agenda were INTA’s original proposal of 01 January
2016 and the provisional trilogue agreement date of 01 October 2014.
In the
end the majority of INTA members voted in favour of the provisional trilogue
agreement date namely 01 October 2014. This result will now go to a
plenary vote of the European Parliament during the week of April 15.
Given the majority vote in INTA, it could be expected that the Parliament will
endorse the result.
FA
and other news
Hochfeld FA is holding a member meeting on
March 27 at 15:00 at Farm Eahero of WolfiHorsthemke. Guest speakers are Mr
Kleingünther of NamPower and Mr HenkSteyn of FNB. For further details contact
Mrs van Heerden, Tel 062 549025,hochfeldbv@gmail.com.
Witvlei FA in cooperation with Meatco is
hosting a farmer’s day on April 10 at 07:30 at Farm Omakwara of Peter and
IngeHennes. Speakers are Messrs P Maritz, FanieOosthuizen, P von Solms, Flip du
Plessis and Ms AnetSteyn. Lunch will be at 12:30 and the FA meeting starts at
13:30. At 15:00 Mr Niekie Meyer is giving a practical demonstration of
pregnancy tests with a scanner. The day will be concluded with a Meatco Steak
Braai at 18:00. For further details contact Monica Bouwer, Tel 062 570317, gmbouwer@iway.na.
The American Mustang taming and
special training champions, Mark and Miranda Lyon are offering horsemanship and Western horse riding
clinics from April 6 – 22. These clinics are offered at the Kooimasis
Ranch, Helmeringhausen. For further details contact Wulf, Tel 081 2628545 or
Tommy, juniorizko@hotmail.com. Information is also available on the website www.quarterhorsesnamibia.com and on Facebook www.facebook.com/Ranch.Kooimasis. Information / introduction days are also offered on
the following days: on Friday afternoon, March 29 at the Quiver Tree Forest
Rest Camp, Keetmanshoop. Enquiries can be addressed to Mr Visser, Tel 063
683421. On Saturday afternoon, March 30 at Farm Kameelboom, Stampriet.
Enquiries can be addressed to Mr Garbers, Tel 063 272394. On Monday, April 1 at
Farm Hochfels, Windhoek. Enquiries can be addressed to Mr Kiekebusch, Tel 061
232625.
Omuramba FA us
holding a meeting on April 9 at 14:00 at Kroonster. A delegate from NamPower
will be guest speaker and further details can be obtained from Monica
Lottering, Tel 062 57537.
The Meatco
Inter Farmers Association braai competition will be hosted this year by the
Stampriet FA and held on April 12 & 13 at the school grounds of the Elnatan
School, Stampriet. Artists who will entertain at the competition are the Sarel
du ToitBoereorkes and Thys the Bosveldklong. Registration closes on March 12
and up to now 10 FA’s have entered already. A further 10 FA’s can still enter.
The FA winning team wins an Isuzu Bakkie and petrol for one year for this
Bakkie. Further details will be given in due course and can be obtained from
Dina Kotze, ruzelle@iway.na.
The Agronomic
Producers Association is holding its member
meeting on April 16 at 10:30 at the 2013 Master Agronomist, Mr Sean
Nicholson of the Mashara Agriculture Development Institute (MADI), 45km east of
Rundu. At 12:090 the Master Agronomist Day will start and speakers at the
opportunity are inter alia the Minister of Agriculture, Water & Forestry,
Honourable John Mutorwa, Dr A Nel and Dr C Schmidt. From 16:00 a sightseeing
tour of the project will be held and the day will be concluded at 18:00 with a
Braai. For further details contact Annatjie du Preez, Tel 061 237838, annatjie@agrinamibia.com.na.
The Santa
Gertrudis Breeders Association of Namibia is hosting a two-day judging
course on April 23 & 24, 2013 at the farms of Ben &Engela Human
(Markost) and Ingo and BärbelRix (Sachsenwald). Registration is N$500 per
person. Please register before April 12, 2013. For any further enquiries
contact MaxieBoehmcker, Tel 081 2688939 of 081 8947424 of epos namibiasantagertrudis@gmail.com. Santa Gertudis ideally for cross breeding. Light
calves at birth and fast growth.
The Outjo Game
Festival will be held on May 3 & 4 at the Sophienhof Lodge, 10km
outside Outjo on the Khorixas road. Artists which take part are Steve Hofmeyer
(Friday evening) and Gerhard Steyn (Saturday evening) and the traditional
auction and a Rodeo will be held. There are numerous stands where different
products can be bought. For further details contact Andre Lombard, Tel 081
1282811, Fanie Heimstadt, 067 312129 or if you are interested in a stand,
please contact Lindie Lombard, Tel 081 2427792.
The Young Farmer farmers day
will be held on May 15 & 16 at Farm Nabome, Aranos of Hannes and
JomarieVisagie. The program start on May 15 at 09:00 and speakers are Dr Jasper Coetzee,
Dr HensieLategan, Mr Pieter Hugo and at the women’s program “gardening with
Effekto” will be discussed. On Thursday, May 16 the program starts at 08:00 and
the speakers are Mr HannesVisagie, Mr Hein Wagner, Mr Ernst Janovsky and Mr
Derek Wright.
Further details will be given in due course and can be
obtained from HannesVisagie, Tel 081 1249902 or 063 275342, jwv@mweb.com.na.
The date of the 2013 Dare to Care Disaster Fund golf day has
been changed from May 24 to Friday, May 31, 2013 and will be
held at the Omeya golf course outside Windhoek. During the past 5 years the
Dare to Care Disaster Fund has paid ± N$120 000 to victims of veld fires,
floods, farm attacks, etc. The costs for the golf day per team of 4 players are
N$3 000 and if they also take a golf cart it will be N$3 500 per team. We also
appeal to farmers to donate prizes for the golf day. For further details and
entry forms contact Erika, Tel 061 237838, evg@agrinamibia.com.na
The following courses are offered:
INDIGENIOUS
GOATS:
27 & 28
March 2013: a course at John Pandeni, Grootfontein. Costs N$150,00. 9 May 2013:
an information day at Namboer, Windhoek from 11:00 – 13:00.
BOER GOATS:
From 19 – 21
June 2013 an information day and Jnr course at Tsumis Agricultural College. 27
June 2013 a breeders’ day at Namboer Windhoek from 09:00 – 13:00. From 23 – 25
July 2013 an information day, jnr&snr course at NLA, Mariental.
VAN ROOY
SHEEP:
From 23 – 24
July 2013 a jnr&snr course at Namboer, Windhoek. Costs N$300.
DAMARA SHEEP:
From 20 – 21 June 2013 a jnr&snr course at Namboer, Windhoek. Costs
N$450 (meals included).
For further details and registration contactCarina Vermeulen - 061-252994 (only mornings) /
e-mail: btgn@mweb.com.na.
A Brangus Promotion Day will be held on
May 25 at 08:30 at the Blaauwberg auction pens at Farm Namatubis. Speakers are
inter alia Dr Martin Ferreira from Virbac, Dr Paul Lubout and Mr GeroBajorat
from DIS Engineering. During the ladies’ program Antoinette de ChavonnesVrugt will
hold a food demonstration. The day is concluded with a steak braai and dance.
For further details contact Magdel Pretorius, Tel 067 313061, magdelp@iway.naor click on the following link:
WEEKLY
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Exchange
Rate NAD (16 March to 22 March 2013)
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March
|
EURO
|
USD
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POUND
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PULA
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Saturday
|
16
|
12.012
|
9.183
|
13.879
|
1.114
|
Sunday
|
17
|
12.012
|
9.183
|
13.882
|
1.114
|
Monday
|
18
|
11.875
|
9.164
|
13.847
|
1.116
|
Tuesday
|
19
|
11.958
|
9.276
|
14.023
|
1.123
|
Wednesday
|
20
|
12.007
|
9.273
|
14.035
|
1.121
|
Thursday
|
21
|
12.032
|
9.311
|
14.130
|
1.124
|
Friday
|
22
|
12.028
|
9.322
|
14.155
|
1.126
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Saturday to Thursday: 16:00 UTC
(Coordinated Universal Time)
Friday: 07:54 UTC
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