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THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: THE HARDEST
ARITHMETIC TO MASTER IS THAT WHICH ENABLES US TO COUNT OUR BLESSINGS – Eric
Hoffer
In today’s newsletter
·
Public consultation on
support measures for the dairy industry
·
Namibia
Census of Agriculture
·
FA and other news
Public
consultation on support measures for the dairy industry
The dairy
industry approached the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) for interim
support measures to level the competition playing field against imported
products from South Africa. As part of the process MTI organised a public
consultation on 18 July 2013 where all role players could submit inputs towards
a final decision by the Ministry.
The
inputs of the Dairy Producers Association (DPA) were presented by Wallie Roux
of the NAU in the form of a PowerPoint presentation. The consultation was
also attended by Harald Marggraff of the NAU and a number of DPA members, some
of which contributed to the discussions to explain the situation of the local
dairy producers. The final decision of MTI is pending.
Namibia Census of
Agriculture
The
first user-producer workshop, to discuss the 2013/2014 Agricultural Census, was
hosted by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) on 17 and 18 July at the Nampower
Convention Centre. The workshop was well
represented by all role players in the Agricultural Sector. The main objective of the workshop was to
brainstorm the two questionnaires that will be used in the Census for the
commercial and communal areas respectively.
The
NAU was represented by Ms Rina Hough, who serves on the Census Technical
Committee. Although the workshop was
very fruitful, further consultations with the main stakeholders will be
necessary to iron out all issues on the questionnaires in order to provide
relevant useful data in the Agricultural Sector. The Agricultural Census is way overdue and
quality, relevant and timely data is essential.
Thus far it is indicated that the commercial agricultural sector will
receive their questionnaires by mail. As usual, the NAU will assist the NSA in
all possible ways to ensure maximum participation of its members.
Power
interruptions in Omaheke region
NamPower
has announced that there will be power interruptions from 09:00 – 16:00 on
Tuesday, July 23, 2013 in the following areas: Otjinene, Stella, Lunkulu,
Manina, Summerdown, Vombo, Dalmuta, Okambekere, Drimiopsis, Hippo, Kehoro,
Epukiro, Pos 3, Stanley, Harnas en Hakom. For further information contact Mr R
Zimmermann of NamPower at Tel 061 2052801 or 081 1249187.
FANMeat
animal welfare training
The
Meat Board, under the banner of the FANMeat scheme, is offering various
trainings programs about animal welfare in 2013. The training will be done by
Prof Louw Hoffmann of the University of Stellenbosch and take place on the
following days: 29 July at the Neudamm Agricutlural College, Windhoek for
transporters and auctioneers, 30 July at the Anandi Guesthouse, Mariental, 31
July at the Neudamm Agricultural College, Windhoek for producers and on 2
August at the Out of Africa Town Lodge and Blaauwberg Auction Pens, Otjiwarongo. The training will be from 09:00
– 16:00. It is important to attend such
training as a lot of attention will be given to this aspect in future. For further information contact Mr Esegiel
Serogwe, from the Meat Board at Tel 061 275871, chfanmeat@nammic.com.na.
FA and other news
Karibib
FA is holding a meeting on July 20 at 16:00
at Farm Habis Noord of Dr Herbert Schneider. Guest speakers are Mr Gladis who
will talk about farm safety and a person from Radio Electronics who will talk
about farm radios. For further details contact Mrs Gladis, Tel 061 248480, doris.gladis@elvey.zo.ca.
The Simmentaler Breeders
Association offers a cattle
information day on July 20 at 08:00 at the farm of Dr Kaire Mbuende.
Speakers are Mr Wylie Upi of AgriBank, Gerhard Mukuahima of Standard Bank,
Frank Kangiatjivi of Feedmaster and Flaw Lawrence of the Simmentaler Breeders
Association of South Africa. For further details contact Mr H Kruger, simnamibia@gmail.com.
Ongombe FA informed that the annual communal show will be held at
the Windhoek Showgrounds from July 22 – 28, 2013. For further details contact
Albert Tjihero, Tel 081 2331618.
The Dairy Producers Association is holding its member meeting and Dairy
Provider award on July 22 at Xain Quaz Camp, Gobabis. The member meeting starts
at 11:00 and the Dairy Provider day at 14:30. The dinner during which the Dairy
Provider of the Year will be announced starts at 18:00. For further details
contact Annatjie du Preez, Tel 061 237838, annatjie@agrinamibia.com.na.
Kalkfeld FA is holding its Annual General Meeting on July 23 at
08:00 at Farm Georg Ferdinanshöhe of Mr G Engelhard. Please register before
July 15 with Louise Vermeulen, Tel 067 302172. For further details contact Mrs
Friedensdorf, Tel 067 290009, kfriedensdorf@iway.na.
The Van Rooy Breeders Association
is offering a junior and senior course on July 23 and 24 at 08:00 at the
Namboer auction pens, Windhoek. Course leaders are Dr Louis Burger and Piet
Coetzee. Costs are N$300 per person. For further details and to register,
please contact Carina Vermeulen, Tel 061 252994 (mornings only), btgn@mweb.com.na or Piet Coetzee of Namboer, Tel 081 1242242.
The 2013 Dare to Care golf day will
be held on Friday, August 2, 2013 at the Windhoek Country and Golf Club. The
costs are N$3 000 for a team of 4 players and after the prize giving a spitbraai
will be held. For further details contact Erika, Tel 061 237838, evg@agrinamibia.com.na.
Osire-Waterberg FA is hosting a farmers day on
August 6 at 09:00 at Farm Burgkeller. Speakers are Mr Visher, Johan le Riche,
Erwin Schimper and Dirk Prinsloo from Aqualand and Alta Kotze is giving a
demonstration on how to prune roses. Please register before July 30 with Anka
Visher, Tel 067 306208, 081 2577229, hpvisher@iway.na.
Grunau FA is hosting the Karasburg Winter School on August 14 at 07:00. Speakers
are the Governor of the Karas Region, Mr Bernardus Swartbooi, the president of
the NAU, Mr Derek Wright, Mr Louis Potgieter, Mr Koos Barnard, Mr Dawid Botha
and Mr Jan Adriaanse. Costs are N$100 per person per day and the day is
concluded with a Steak braai and dance which also costs N$100 per person.
During the women’s program Alta is giving a demonstration about paintings on
wood and furniture. For further details contact Dolf
de Wet, Tel 063-262061
or Jannie de Villiers, Tel 063-262067, jandev@iway.na.
Aroab FA is
hosting the Keetmanshoop Winter School on August 13 & 14. The program
starts at 08:00 on August 13 and the theme is “Practical cattle farming which
functions”. Speakers are Dirk Uys, Piet Karsten, Francis Visagie, Dr Willie
Harris, Klaas Foulcher, Louis Potgieter, Dr Jasper Coeetzee, Jacques Oosthuizen
en Mr Derek wright. An interesting women’s program is also offered. The day is
concluded with a dinner. For further details contact Pieter van Schalkwyk, Tel
081 1248448. People who need accommodation, can contact Helena van Schalkwyk,
Tel 081 4888505.
The Windhoek West congregation is holding a
breakfast on Friday, August 16, 2013. It will be held from 08:00 –
09:00 in the court yard of the NG Church Windhoek West, c/o Goshawk &
Sunbird Str, Hochlandpark, Windhoek. The aim is that we as city dweller
(congregation) just want to communicate and that we take note of the difficult
year in which farmers currently are and would like to support and cheer them
up. The breakfast is free of charge but farmers have to register to enable to
determine the number of attendants. Ds Schalk Pienaar will give a short
encouraging talk during the breakfast. Please register with Sandra Nel, Tel 061
226834, Fax 061 223861, admin@gwes.com.
SWAKARA is offering a SWAKARA farmers tour to the next pelts auction in Copenhagen in September
2013. The departure date is September 3 and the auction is held on September 8.
Return back to Namibia is on September 9. Interested parties must please
register before June 15 and a reservation fee of N$5 000 is payable. The total
costs for the tour will be approximately N$20 000 which does not include pocket
money. For further details and to register contact Jenny Korner, Tel 061
237750, Fax 061 231990, jennyk@agra.com.na
The Meat Master
Sheep Breeders are offering a junior
course on September 3 & 4 at Signalberg, Grunau. The course starts on
September 3 at 09:00 and ends on September 4 at 13:00. The course is offered by
the well known South African Meatmaster Stud Breeders Clynton Collett, Danie
Visser and Mario du Preez. Please register before August 27 at Jannie de
Villiers, Tel 063 262067, 081 3154745, jandev@iway.na.
Kaiserstreet FA is hosting its annual Old Mutual / Kaiserstreet FA bowling day on September 6 at 11:00 at the Eros Bowling Club. Costs
for a team of 4 players are N$600 which includes a Steak braai which is held
after prize giving. Guests are welcome and have to pay N$150 entrance fee.
Please register before June 28 with Lukas Kotze, Lkotze@fnbnamibia.com.na or Gerda van der Westhuizen, kaiserstraatfarmersassociation@gmail.com.
Leonardville FA is
hosting a farmers’ day on September 7 at the FA hall at Leonardville. Guest
speakers are Mr Derek Wright, the president of the NAU and Dr Tolmay of
Veterinary Services. Various stands, target shooting and children entertainment
is offered. Rugby fans will be able to watch Rugby on big screens. For further
details contact Gustav Holz, Tel 063 273336 or Ellen Burger, Tel 062 581010, lbv@iway.na.
The 2013 Amos
prayer conference will be held from September 27 – 29 at the Rock Lodge,
Okahandja. The theme is “What has sanctification to do with my farm?” Speaker
is Mr Gideon Jacobs of the Kasizabantu Mission Station in Virginia, Free State.
Farmers can take up to two farm workers along as there is a similar conference
with the same theme for them. There is a limited number of accommodation and
day visitors are also welcome. For further details contact Suna Brisley, Tel
061 253182, 081 1488993, adminnamibia@amosafrica.net
The
2014 Meatco Braai competition will
be held on March 28 & 29, 2014 at the Bitterwasser Lodge, 20km south of
Uhlenhorst. For further information contact Willie Krugel, Tel 063 265311 or
Hoekus van Niekerk, Tel 063 265336.
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WEEKLY
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Exchange
Rate NAD (13-18 July 2013)
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July
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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
|
13
|
13.045
|
9.982
|
15.075
|
1.154
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Sunday
|
14
|
13.043
|
9.981
|
15.073
|
1.154
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Monday
|
15
|
12.915
|
9.905
|
14.941
|
1.153
|
|
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Tuesday
|
16
|
12.981
|
9.878
|
14.935
|
1.157
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Wednesday
|
17
|
12.891
|
9.846
|
14.946
|
1.152
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Thursday
|
18
|
12.990
|
9.932
|
15.090
|
1.160
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Friday
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19
|
12.970
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9.898
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15.090
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1.154
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Saturday
to Thursday: 16:00 UTC (Coordinated
Universal Time)
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Friday: 09:49 UTC
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