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THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: THE
CLEVER MAN KNOWS ALL THE ROADS; THE WISE KNOWS ONE REAL ROAD – C J Langenhoven
In today’s newsletter
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Producers from South support producers north of the
red line
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FA and other news
Producers from South support producers north of the
red line
The GDP contribution of the agricultural sector has
decreased from 9% in 1990 to 4,5% currently. The livestock sector as the
biggest sector in agriculture contributes 7% hereto. Of this contribution of
the livestock sector 800 000 cattle south of the red line contribute 70% and
the nearly 1,6 million cattle in the northern communal areas only contribute
6%.
For the producers south of the veterinary cordon fence
(red line) it is necessary that the livestock’s contribution, and especially
the cattle north of the red line, towards the national agricultural economy
must be increased and that the producers north of the red line must become part
of the mainstream of the agricultural economy.
Against this background producers south of the red
line took a decision in 2006 to make a voluntary contribution to increase the
health status north of the red line in order to realise the aims of a common
red meat sector. The voluntary contribution was in form of a statutory levy
which was handled by the Meat Board from 1 July 2007 until 30 May 2012. The
levy was N$15,45 for each large stock unit which was marketed and N$3,29 for
each small stock unit.
During the 5 years while the levy was applicable, an
amount of N$40 974 269,00 was collected. A further decision was that the Meat
Board will implement a Mentorship Program with the following aims:
·
develop market access for producers north of the red line
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increase the production and throughput to EU approved abattoirs for
international marketing
In order to implement the program, Mr Gizaw Negussie
was appointed by the Meat Board. According to feedback from Mr Negussie, the
program operates in 42 rural Constituencies in 7 regions north of the red line.
14 experienced mentors were appointed for this project. The project mainly
concentrates on breed quality improvements, improved animal health, animal
husbandry practices, improved grazing management systems, supplement feeding of
cattle and marketing (offtake).
About 900 producers north of the red line make use of
this mentorship program.
The program had big successes with most of the aims
even thought the marketing of animals does not meet the expectations. Although
there is a slight increase in marketing, traditional values of cattle in the
welfare of a household still plays a big role. Animals are marketed for
specific purposes such as weddings, funerals, etc and the western view of
marketing is still a notion which must be vested.
FA and other news
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.
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.
Witvlei FA in cooperation with Meatco is holding a farmers day on April 10 at 07:30
at Farm Omakwara of Peter and Inge Hennes. Speakers are the new CEO of Meatco,
Adv Rukoro, Messrs P Maritz, Fanie
Oosthuizen, P von Solms, Flip du Plessis and Ms Anet Steyn. Lunch is at 12:30
and at 13:30 the FA meeting starts. 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.
Nina FA is holding a farmers day / mini show on April 10 at 08:00 at the FA
hall. Namco will demonstrate a sheep de-boning, Johan le Riche Greenfields will
talk about organic gardening, Karel Nel of Virbac will talk about animal health
and the day is concluded at 17:00 with a Steak braai. For further details
contact Irene Human, Tel 062 581617, 081 2459054, gumgamshunting@iway.na.
Aroab FA is holding a meeting on April 12 at 09:00 at the agricultural hall at
Aroab. For further details contact Georgia Viljoen, Tel 081 7639948, bvaroab@gmail.com.
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 Toit Boere orkes 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 08:30 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.
Dordabis FA is holding a member meeting on April 18 at 13:00 at the FA hall. Guest
speakers are Mr Johan Smith of Windhoek Livestock Auctioneers, the president of
the NAU Mr Derek Wright and Messrs M Krafft and H P Lühl of the Dordabis FA.
For further details contact Christine Romein, Tel 061 231230, dordabis@yahoo.com.
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 Bärbel Rix (Sachsenwald). Registration is N$500 per
person. Please register before April 12, 2013. For any further enquiries
contact Maxie Boehmcker, 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 Medical Aid NAMMED is holding its Annual General Meeting on April 24 at
18:00 at the Safari Court Hotel. For further details contact the NAMMED office
in Windhoek at Tel 061 374600, nammed@paramount.com.na or the Otjiwarongo office
at Tel 067302274, otjibranch@paramount.com.na.
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.
Hoërand FA will host a 4x4 vasbyt on
May 4 at Farm Graal of Mr Willie Truter in the Maltahöhe district. Everybody is
welcome, four wheel, motor cycles, etc. and the costs are N$100 for vehicles
and N$50 for motor cycles. Camping is available free of charge for the weekend.
The day will be concluded with a prize giving and Steak braai and the costs for
this are N$80 for adults and N$50 for children under the age of 12 years.
Further details from Antoinette of Barite Burger, Tel 063 683360, 081 2742844, antoiburger@gmail.com.
Aroab FA is hosting a Kalahari
Vastbyt Fun Day on May 4 at the school grounds of the Excelsior Private School.
For further details contact Georgia Viljoen, Tel 081 7639948, bvaroab@gmail.com.
The Young Farmer farmers day
will be held on May 15 & 16 at Farm Nabome, Aranos of Hannes and Jomarie Visagie. The program start on May 15 at 09:00 and speakers are
Dr Jasper Coetzee, Dr Hensie Lategan, 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 Hannes Visagie, Mr Hein Wagner, Mr
Ernst Janovsky and Mr Derek Wright.
Further details will be given in due course and can be
obtained from Hannes Visagie, Tel 081 1249902 or 063 275342, jwv@mweb.com.na.
The 2013 Dare to Care Disaster
Fund golf day will be held on May
31, 2013 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 contact Carina 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
Gero Bajorat from DIS Engineering. During the ladies’ program Antoinette de
Chavonnes Vrugt 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.na or click on the following link:
Grootfontein/Tsumeb/Otavi (GTO) RAU is hosting a fire
fighting day on June 15 at 07:30 at the Dornhügel Guest Farm, 40km on the
Rundu Berg Aukas road. Matters such as legal accountability, fire belts and
preventative fires and measures how to prevent fires will be discussed and at
13:00 a sightseeing of the burned parts on Dornhügel will be visited. Costs are
N$80 per person and only persons who registered can take part. Please register
before May 20 with Willem Enslin, Tel 081 2305078.
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WEEKLY
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Exchange
Rate NAD (01-05 April 2013)
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March
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EURO
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USD
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POUND
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PULA
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Saturday
|
30
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11.843
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9.236
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14.044
|
1.118
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Sunday
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31
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11.843
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9.236
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14.044
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1.118
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Monday
|
1
|
11.821
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14.003
|
0.169
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1.114
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Tuesday
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2
|
11.825
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9.214
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13.925
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1.117
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Wednesday
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3
|
11.827
|
9.205
|
13.935
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1.117
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Thursday
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4
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11.802
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9.181
|
13.952
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1.115
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Friday
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5
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11.844
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9.157
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13.952
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1.114
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Saturday
to Thursday: 16:00 UTC (Coordinated
Universal Time)
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Vrydag: 10:05 UTC
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