Erastus Ngaruka

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Environment

The basic care during the winter lambing and kidding season

        By Erastus Ngaruka,Technical Advisor, Livestock & Rangeland   During the winter season, smallstock (goat and sheep) farmers always have a big task at hand of ensuring that the lambing (sheep birth) and kidding (goat birth) season progresses well with fewer or no complications in their kraals to potentially achieve their production targets. Generally, animals’ breeding activities take place during seasons or times most favorable to their […]

today18 July, 2024

Namibia

Climate Change Threatens Namibian Agriculture

The agricultural sector is crucial for sustaining livelihoods  but faces significant challenges due to climate change. Farmers frequently endure adverse rainfall seasons, resulting in floods, droughts, and pest and disease outbreaks. Droughts, occurring every other year with varying severity, have especially harmed crop and livestock farmers, reducing productivity and income due to poor yields, livestock performance, and market prices. Technical Advisor of Livestock and Rangeland from AgriBank, Erastus Ngaruka.  

today5 June, 2024