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THOUGT FOR THE WEEK: OLD WAYS WON’T
OPEN NEW DOORS
In today’s newsletter:
·
Press
release by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) of
South Africa
·
Rabies
project gets green light
·
AEA
Congress
·
FA and other news
Press
release by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) of
South Africa
Following
an internal livestock industry meeting, a Press Release was issued by DAFF on
June 10, 2014. Two representatives of the Namibian Directorate of Veterinary
Services were also invited to the meeting.
The
South African strict new import regulations for livestock from Namibia will be
simplified for slaughtering cattle and slaughtering sheep to enable trade
again, taking into consideration the protection of South Africa’s animal health
status.
Dr
Gideon Brückner, independent expert about questions regarding the World Health
Organisation and the International Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), was
the mediator at the meeting.
According
to the statement of the Department there will be one standard operational
procedure (SOP) for cattle and sheep which are imported with the aim to be
slaughtered in South Africa. The SOP will be applicable on animals which will
be slaughtered immediately as well as for those who are sent to feed lots.
Certain substantial questions in the proposed SOP still require further inputs.
The
livestock industry will submit information about minimum structural and
management requirements for feed lots and abattoirs to the Department whilst
the Department will determine measures for the non-compliance.
The
Department will add all inputs into one SOP and hold a meeting before the end
of June during which the SOP will be concluded. The consolidated SOP will then
be discussed with all provincial Veterinary Services.
Rabies
project gets green light
After
the NAU has received promises for more than N$1,2 million of the envisaged N$2
million which is needed for the research project to develop an antidote for the
rabies epidemic in Namibia, the management of the Livestock Producers Organisation
(LPO) decided to proceed with the project.
Promises
were already received from international donours, NAPHA (Namibia Professional
Hunter Association), CANAM (Conservancy Association of Namibia) and Farmers
Associations for the funding of the project.
The
project will be done at the Waterberg where it will be attempted to develop an
oral antidote which is taken by Kudu’s to limit rabies. The aim of the project
is –
·
To get more information about the epidemiology of rabies in Kudu’s
·
To get possible proof of the existence of natural immunity
·
To proof that horizontal transfer through direct contact with the virus
is possible
·
The development of a method or oral vaccination of Kudu’s
Activities
which will be done -
(i)
The development of a suitable oral vaccine-containing bait
(ii)
The administration of an oral vaccine and the comparison of the
development of anti-rabies antibodies with intra-muscle injection of the same
vaccine on groups of Kudu’s
(iii) Conducting clinical trials of the vaccine through a
complete post mortem on all vaccinated Kudu’s
Dr Libertina
Amathila, former Deputy Prime Minister, is the patron of the project.
SAADPP: Regional Policy and Agribusiness Conference
SAADPP
held a Regional Policy and Agribusiness Conference in Johannesburg on 05 and 06
June 2014. Wallie Roux from the NAU
attended the Conference.
SAADPP
is a private sector-led partnership platform aimed at identifying and removing
barriers to agricultural development, investment and trade in Southern
Africa. As such SAADPP was launched
under the NBF’s Removing the Barriers in Agricultural trade programme during
2012. The mission of the NBF is to
promote sustainable economic and social development in Africa through the
private sector as its strategic emphasis.
SAADPP
is working towards mobilising and institutionalising regional private sector
voice through three stakeholder identified thematic working areas, namely
Regional Market Integration, Alternative Funding Streams and Capacity Building. As a private sector-led platform it
facilitates direct dialogue between governments, the private sector, donors and
other development partners to achieve the CAADP goals. The NBF already launched the SAADPP
initiative in three Southern African countries, namely Malawi, Mozambique and
Zambia. The NBF plans to launch this
initiative in other countries in the region.
SAADPP: Southern African Agricultural Development
Partnership Platform
NBF: NEPAD Business Foundation
NEPAD: New Partnership for African Development
CAADP: Comprehensive African Agricultural
Development Plan
AEA
Congress
The
27th annual congress of the Agricultural Employers Association (AEA) will be
held on June 17, 2014 at 07:30 at the Arebbusch Travel Lodge, Windhoek. For
more information and to register, please contact the Principle Officer of the
AEA, Mr Danie van Vuuren at Tel 061 237838, lwv-aea@agrinamibia.com.na.
FA and other news
Nauchas FA is holding a meeting on June 14 at 15:00 at Farm
Charé. Speakers are Mr Derek Wright, the president of the NAU and Mr Len de
Jager. For further details contact
Lizelle Knipe, Tel 081 2688912,
spreetshoogte@iway.na.
Hoërand FA is
holding a member meeting on June 17 at 14:00. Guest speaker is Mr Jaco van Zyl
of Agrimed. For further details contact Mr Bartie Burger, Tel 063 293330, 081
3792626.
Osire-Waterberg FA is holding a meeting on June 18 at 14:00 at the Osire
FA hall. Guest speakers from AgriBank and the Roads Authority will address the
meeting. For further details contact Anka Visher, Tel 067 306208, hpvisher@iway.na.
Witvlei FA is holding a general meeting on June 18 at 14:00 at
the farmer house at Witvlei. Guest speaker is Mr Maans Dreyer of Aqua Real
Estates. Further details from Monica Bouwer, Tel 062 570317, gmbouwer@iway.na.
Helmeringhausen FA is holding a member meeting on June 18 at 10:00 at
the FA hall. Further details from Timm Miller, Tel 081 2079974, miller@mtcmobile.com.na.
A
cattle information day will be held
on June 19 at 09:00 at Farm Neu Otjisauona of Katja, Diethelm, Nikolai and
Nicola Metzger. Guest speakers are inter alia Fred Dell, Derek Wright, the
president of the NAU, Adv Rukoro of Meatco, Llewelyn Angus and Thys Meyer. For
further details contact Diethelm and Katja Metzger, Tel 062
503732, diethelm@kamab-simbra.com or Hennie Kruger, Tel 081 2964280.
The Namibian
Afrikanerbees Breeders Association is hosting an information day at the
Neudamm farm on June 19 at 09:00. In the afternoon a sightseeing of the animals
will be done and the registration fee is N$150 per person. A deposit of N$80
must be paid before June 11 and please register on or before June 11 with
Florence Hamman, Tel 0608 00 4708, flhamman@afol.com.na.
The
Extension Office of the Ministry of
Agriculture is holding a lecture about the marketing of animals. This lecture
will be held on June 19 from 17:45 – 20:00 at the Extension office, c/o
Luderitz/Fidel Castro Str, Windhoek. The lecture will be held by Norbert
Neumann and interested parties can contact the Extension Office, Tel 061 2044112 or Norbert Neumann, Tel 081
2327027, neumann@iway.na.
Maltahöhe FA is holding a member meeting on June 25 at 09:00 at
Farm Kachauchab of Mr Christian Otto. Speakers are Dr Diana van Schalkwyk who
will talk about profitability of venison production and Mrs Letitia du Plessis
who will take about estate planning. For further details contact Christian
Otto, Tel 063 293512, 081 2269518, ottojagd@iway.na.
Epukiro FA is
holding a meeting on June 25 at 14:00 at Farm Hippo of Mr and Mrs Faan Beukes.
Guest speaker is Chief Inspector Johan Vermeulen who will talk about theft. For
further details contact Cora Jacobs, Tel 081 3010286, cj.jacobs@live.com.
Steinhausen FA is holding a member meeting on June 25 at 09:00 at
the FA hall at Farm Steinhausen. For further details contact Mayke Rumpf, Tel
062 561422, combumbi@iway.na.
The Extension
Office of the Ministry of Agriculture is holding a lecture about rangeland
on June 26 from 18:00 – 20:00 at the Extension office, c/o Luderitz/Fidel
Castro Str, Windhoek. The lecture will be done by Leon Lubbe and to register,
please contact the Extension office at Tel 061 2044112.
Meatco is
holding its Annual General Meeting on June 27 at 09:00 at the Wanderers Sports
Club, Windhoek. For further details contact Nico Weck or Cloretha Garises, Tel
061 3216400.
The
Grootfontein kuierfees is held on
June 27 & 28. Well known artists such as Kurt Darren, Pieter Koen, Ricus
Nel and the group Adam will perform. N$300 000 can be won with the lottery.
Further details will be available on the website www.kuierfees.com
or from Yvonne de Jager, Tel 081 1270830, santatol@iway.na.
Agra ProVision is
hosting a breakfast meeting on June 27 from 07:30 – 09:30 at the Agra/Bank
Windhoek Ring, Windhoek Showgrounds. The theme is “Winter Supplementation” and
is officiated by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Water
& Forestry, Mr Joseph Iita. Please register before June 24 with Twaku
Kayofa, Tel 061 2909364, twakuk@agra.com.na.
Ariamsvlei FA is
hosting its winter festival on June 28. The day starts with a braai competition
for adults, a sausage braai for pre-school children and a patty braai for
primary school children. There will be chicken catching, kettieskiet,
bokdrolspoeg, etc. During the day music will be supplied by Landi Blaauw of
Keetmanshoop and in the evening she will perform with Die Broers. For further
enquiries contact Tel 081 1474373 of 081
6242619.
The
Koës Pan Rally will be held on July
4 & 5 at Koës. On July 4 a 150km off road race is held and on July 5 a mini
rally, 1, 4 mile jump, dune climbing, etc. The prize giving will be held each
evening at the Koës Hotel. For further details contact Rickus, Tel 081 1280126, rickus@iway.na
or Hester, Tel 063 252642, plaashansa@iway.na.
Steinhausen FA
is hosting a Meatco farmer’s day on July 12 at 08:00 at Farm Steinhausen. For
further details contact Mayke Rumpf, Tel 062 561422, combumbi@iway.na
or Morné du Plessis, Tel 081 2854065, ModuPlessis@meatco.com.na.
Karibib FA is
holding a meeting on July 26 at 16:00 at Farm Abbabis of Mr H Gladis. For
further details contact Mrs Gladis, Tel 061 248480, Doris.Gladis@elvey.co.za.
Karasberge FA is hosting its annual Winter School on August 6 at
07:00 at the FA hall. Guest speakers are inter alia Pieter Hugo, Dawie
Roodt, Gerrit van Zyl, Piet du Toit and
Susan Coetzer. A Women’s program is also offered. For further details contact
Amelia van Rooyen, Tel 063 280677, javan rooyen@iway.na or Retief von Wielligh, Tel 063 280801, retiefenrika@mtcmobile.com.
The
slaughtering oxen competition is
again held at the 2014 Windhoek Show and
halter domesticated oxen can be entered at livestock@wssnam.org.
Any commercial farmer can enter and the prize money is sponsored by Feedmaster.
For further information contact Hennie Kruger, Tel 061 224748, simnamibia@gmail.com.
Leonardville FA is
hosting a farmers day on August 23. André Havenga will make the music during
the day and evening. Target shooting, various demonstrations, etc will be
offered during the day. For any further enquiries contact 063 273336 / 062
581010 /0813132305.
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Exchange
Rate NAD (07-13 June 2014)
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June
|
EURO
|
USD
|
POUND
|
PULA
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|
Saturday
|
7
|
14.443
|
10.587
|
17.792
|
1.196
|
|
|
Sunday
|
8
|
14.439
|
10.584
|
17.786
|
1.196
|
|
|
Monday
|
9
|
14.445
|
10.631
|
17.857
|
1.210
|
|
|
Tuesday
|
10
|
14.504
|
10.709
|
17.941
|
1.213
|
|
|
Wednesday
|
11
|
14.529
|
10.737
|
18.030
|
1.209
|
|
|
Thursday
|
12
|
14.489
|
10.689
|
18.015
|
1.203
|
|
|
Friday
|
13
|
14.584
|
10.741
|
18.233
|
1.187
|
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Saturday
to Thursday: 17:00 UTC (Coordinated
Universal Time)
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Friday: 08:32 UTC
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