AMINUIS STUD FARMER THRIVES ON COMMUNAL LAND

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A young farmer in the Aminuis Constituency, Richard Kavari, has managed to produce quality stud animals, despite practicing in a communal area.

Stud farming has been a vital economic lifeline for him and his family.

TSUMKWE VACCINATION CAMPAIGN NEARS COMPLETION

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The annual mass vaccination campaign for cattle and pets in Tsumkwe is nearing its end.
So far over 14,000 animals have been vaccinated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services.

LIVESTOCK FARMING SUSTAINS OMAHEKE FAMILIES

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In the Omaheke Region, farming is part of everyday life. For many people here, especially in rural communities, livestock farming is not just a business. It is how families earn an income, put food on the table and support their households. 

COMMUNAL FARMERS HAILED FOR HIGH-QUALITY LIVESTOCK

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The Chairperson of the Okatumba Agricultural Shows Society, Kamakotje Marenga, has hailed communal farmers for keeping quality livestock and the dedication shown towards the agricultural sector.

UNAM VETERINARY HOSPITAL SEEN AS KEY NATIONAL ASSET

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Finance Minister Erica Shafudah has described the University of Namibia (UNAM)'s Veterinary Academic Hospital as a national asset critical to economic development, public health, and scientific innovation.

EENGODI RESIDENTS FACE WATER SHORTAGES

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Residents of Onamishu in the Eengodi Constituency of the Oshikoto Region have raised concerns over taps running dry. 

During the autumn and winter seasons, water supply becomes limited compared to the rainy season.

DROUGHT LEAVES VILLAGE WITHOUT WATER

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Residents of Otapatapa Village in the Otamanzi Constituency of the Omusati Region are pleading for urgent government intervention after a prolonged drought left the community without water for both people and livestock. 

NAMIBIA STRENGTHENS FOOD SECURITY DRIVE

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Namibia continues to strengthen its drive towards food security, with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform supporting farmers through various interventions.

FARMER’S LIVESTOCK GRAZES ALONG ROAD CORRIDORS

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A farmer in the Omaheke Region's Kalahari Constituency has been grazing his livestock in the national road corridors for the past four years amidst an ongoing disagreement with the owner of a family farm.

GOAT GIVES BIRTH TO SIX KIDS IN ||KHARAS REGION

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A farmer in the Vaalgras district in the ||Kharas Region received the surprise of his life when one of his goats delivered a highly unusual and rare litter.

The goat gave birth to six kids.

This is just short of a world record, which is set at seven kids.