Potential for local poultry feed production (AGRIMONITOR)
Currently, around 48 000 tons of yellow maize and 36 000 tons of soybean oilcake are imported for poultry feed to Namibia.
However, there is potential for local production of these materials, which could help reduce the outflow of funds from the country.
This is according to the Namibia Agricultural Union’s (NAU) latest newsletter, which said that the Poultry Producers’ Association at the beginning of this month held its latest members' meeting, coinciding with an open day, aimed at promoting the poultry industry.
The NAU said that the event saw a good turnout, with many new farmers joining the discussion.
The union said that during the meeting, new leadership was elected, with Louis Kleynhans being re-elected as chairperson and Erastus Khadikwa taking on the role of vice-chairperson. Salathiel Mbungu and JP van der Walt were also welcomed onto the management team.
It said that one of the highlights of the day was guest speaker, local veterinarian Dr Kirsten Voigt, who spoke about animal health and biosecurity in the poultry sector.
“The discussions sparked much interest and a series of questions, highlighting the industry's ongoing need for innovation and knowledge sharing.”
The NAU said that an important update was shared by the Livestock and Livestock Products Board (LLPB), explaining the new regulations and import tariffs affecting poultry producers.
It was emphasized that every poultry producer and buyer must now be registered with the LLPB, ensuring that all stakeholders comply with updated legislation.
The union said that the event also underscored the growing potential within the poultry industry, not just in poultry and egg production but also in the agricultural sector related to raw material production.
“The day concluded with a message of gratitude toward the NAU for its ongoing support, with attendees optimistic about the industry's future. There is a shared commitment to building a stronger and more sustainable poultry industry moving forward,” said the NAU.
However, there is potential for local production of these materials, which could help reduce the outflow of funds from the country.
This is according to the Namibia Agricultural Union’s (NAU) latest newsletter, which said that the Poultry Producers’ Association at the beginning of this month held its latest members' meeting, coinciding with an open day, aimed at promoting the poultry industry.
The NAU said that the event saw a good turnout, with many new farmers joining the discussion.
The union said that during the meeting, new leadership was elected, with Louis Kleynhans being re-elected as chairperson and Erastus Khadikwa taking on the role of vice-chairperson. Salathiel Mbungu and JP van der Walt were also welcomed onto the management team.
It said that one of the highlights of the day was guest speaker, local veterinarian Dr Kirsten Voigt, who spoke about animal health and biosecurity in the poultry sector.
“The discussions sparked much interest and a series of questions, highlighting the industry's ongoing need for innovation and knowledge sharing.”
The NAU said that an important update was shared by the Livestock and Livestock Products Board (LLPB), explaining the new regulations and import tariffs affecting poultry producers.
It was emphasized that every poultry producer and buyer must now be registered with the LLPB, ensuring that all stakeholders comply with updated legislation.
The union said that the event also underscored the growing potential within the poultry industry, not just in poultry and egg production but also in the agricultural sector related to raw material production.
“The day concluded with a message of gratitude toward the NAU for its ongoing support, with attendees optimistic about the industry's future. There is a shared commitment to building a stronger and more sustainable poultry industry moving forward,” said the NAU.
