agriculture challenges

Farmers in Zambezi Region Receive Training on Fodder Planting

Emily Mbeha, a lead farmer and member of the Namibia Nature Foundation, is conducting training for farmers in the Kanono area of the Zambezi region on planting fodder for animal feed. Mbeha explained that the programme, which is supported by agricultural initiatives, aims to assist farmers in overcoming challenges caused by irregular rainfall. One Africa TV NewsOnOne's Ellen Shihepo reports: Catch NewsOnOne on One Africa tv on Gotv 84, […]

27 January, 2025 28

Health / Medical

Ticks in South Africa are becoming resistant to pesticides – and may become uncontrollable

By Luther van der Mescht, University of the Free State Ticks that suck the blood of South Africa’s cattle are developing resistance to the only pesticides that kill them and have become increasingly difficult to control. If not contained, the spread and resistance to pesticides of these small parasites will affect farmers’ incomes and could reduce the country’s meat and milk production. South Africa […]

31 July, 2024 41