The Technical Advisor on Crops and Poultry at the Agribank, Hanks Saisai, has urged poultry farmers to vaccinate their poultry against diseases owing to the cold days of winter.

Saisai says that poultry needs to be fed to boost their immune systems and vaccinate them against infectious diseases such as Newcastle disease.

It is reported that last year, farmers experienced higher chicken mortalities between the months of April and August, demonstrating that chickens' are susceptible to disease, especially during the winter season.

37 youth and 67 women's organizations have received loans of more than N$12 million from Agribank in the Kavango West and East regions.

Agribank revealed this during the inauguration of its offices in Rundu.

The Agribank offices at Rundu serve 316 active clients with 494 loan facilities totaling more than N$154,7 million.