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| AGRA SPREADS GREEN |
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Agra used the opportunity to make a difference in the month of October with Arbor Day on 14
October and World Food Day on 16 October in mind. |
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| More record prices at Agra Windhoek show auction |
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For the second consecutive year Agra stud services achieved record prices at the Windhoek Show small
stock auction on 30 September. |
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| SAFARI DEN PMP SHOOTING COMPETITION |
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Seventy five shooters participated and 352 targets were shot in the Safari Den and PMP/ProAmm
shooting competition on Saturday 24 September at the Moltke Blick shooting range outside
Windhoek. |
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| Nomtsas weaner |
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Agra’s weaner season was concluded on a very high note with the Nomtsas weaner auction that
took place on 15 September. |
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| swakara on September 11 auction |
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All of the 52 215 swakara pelts sent by Agra to the Kopenhagen Fur pelt auction on 15 September 2011 in
Denmark, were sold. |
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| NAMIBIANS LEARN THE ROPES OF HORSEMANSHIP |
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For four days, a group of participants, under the hand of Iain Davis, learned the California or
Vaquero style of horsemanship in the mornings and in the afternoons Iain taught the practical
skills of roping. |
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| AGRA WEANER AUCTIONS EXCEL |
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Agra weaner auctions 2011 certainly do not disappoint in terms of prices per animal
achieved by producers, which are up to 51% higher than last year, with a highest price at
this stage of N$22/kg. |
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| TOP PRICES FOR TOP BULLS AT TOP TEN |
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The highest
price for a Bonsmara bull paid by Terraro Zucht Bonsmara stud, was N$165 000. |
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| PMK WINTER HANDOVER |
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On Saturday 16 July, the CEO of Agra, Mr. Peter Kazmaier and a group of Agra staff,
supporting the Agra/PMK Social Project, paid a visit to the Havana Soup Kitchen to hand over
food and blankets to the children. |
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| Weaner auction time at Agra |
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| Agra’s weaner auction time is an exciting time. It means a lot of hard work and movement on the farms and at Agra auction centres. |
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| Agra teaches swakara farming |
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| Swakara farming is a tool to eradicate poverty and has the track record to prove it. Agra made this message clear at public lectures on swakara farming they presented as part of Agra’s corporate social responsibility. |
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| Bigger Agra branch in Keetmanshoop opens its doors |
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| The newly renovated and much bigger Agra branch was stocked to the roof when it opened its doors for business on 26 May. |
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| Hartebeestloop stud auction |
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| The average selling price for bulls were N$78 340.00; there were 8 bulls sold for prices above N$100 000.00 (as listed below) and the most expensive bull reached a selling price of N$480 000.00! |
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| Agra celebrates another investment |
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| On 26 May 2011, Agra will unveil the plaque of yet another investment when the regional governor of the south, Mr. Bernardus Swartbooi officially opens the renovated and enlarged Keetmanshoop branch. |
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| Agra customers win all the way |
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| Shopping with Agra during its “Step into the Wild” promotion from February until April this year resulted in seventeen lucky winners being very well equipped for camping. |
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| Agra joins in millenium challenge |
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| Funding in the amount of N$12.55 million coupled to Agra’s Professional Service expertise will make a huge difference with regard to animal production in the Northern Communal Areas (NCA) during the next three years. |
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| Agra and Hartebeestloop Bonsmara information day |
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| A winning recipe for addressing the uncertainties and risks when buying bulls will be shared with farmers by Hartebeestloop Bonsmaras and Agra on an information session on 16 May from 15H00 at the Agra Bank Windhoek Ring. |
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| SWAKARA FOLLOWS UPWARD TREND IN FUR INDUSTRY |
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| The increased demand for Namibia’s exclusive, unique and versatile swakara pelts resulted in excellent prices being achieved at the Kopenhagen Fur auction on Saturday 9 April 2011. |
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| First public lectures well attended |
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| Agra’s first three public lectures for 2011 enjoyed attendance of 105 farmers at the lectures on preventative animal health in Swakopmund, Karibib and Rehoboth. |
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| House of swakara |
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| The Karakul Board will now serve the swakara industry from their own offices, manned by the manager and the administrator of the Board. These offices are part of the “House of swakara”-complex, which includes the Agra swakara pelt sorting centre. This complex is part of the Auas Valley Shopping centre in the Southern Industrial Area of Windhoek. |
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| Mobile scale boosts auctions |
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| The first time that Agra’s mobile scale was used to weigh cattle on the auction premises, during the auction, was at Stofbakkies and Samehaling near Aroab. |
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| Learning opportunities for farmers |
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| The Agra public lectures, contributing to Namibian agriculture as part of Agra’s corporate social involvement, start again this weekend. |
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| NAU thanks sponsors |
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Agra; Bank Windhoek; Engen; First National Bank; Meatco; Mutual & Federal; NAMCO;
Namib Meulens; Polyoak Packaging; PRO distribution; Standard Bank and Voermeester
supported the NAU in various ways during the past year. |
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| PMR Awards |
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At the
annual PMR awards, Agra took the honours of first place overall, earning them the highest award,
the Diamond Arrow, |
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| Agra Stud Services |
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Agra stud services started the 2011 stud auctions with the Summer Sale in Windhoek and the Aranos
Dorper Top Ram auction in Aranos. |
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| Social involvement |
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| Agra recently issued its fourth comprehensive social report. |
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| Agra Professional Services |
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Agra Professional Services Division (PSD) is geared for another year of information sharing, consultation,
training and other advisory services. |
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| SOCIAL REPORT |
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| AGRA'S FOURTH SOCIAL REPORT SHOWS OUR COMMITMENT TO CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY |
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| AGRA BRINGS ANOTHER FIRST |
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| Agra can now weigh farmers’ animals right on their farms! An innovative product, initiated by Agra and developed by local engineers, will complement the personal service of Agra’s livestock division |
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| AGRA WEANER AUCTIONS GREAT SUCCESS |
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| Nineteen auctions were hosted and 16 582 weaners were sold for an average price of N$14, 16/kg. |
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| AGRA CONTRIBUTES TO NAU CONGRESS |
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| Agra, as co-sponsor of the event, also sponsored the award of the Media Personality of the Year, which was handed to Mrs. Ronelle Rademeyer of the Agriforum. |
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| NEWS FROM THE KARAKUL BOARD OF NAMIBIA |
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| On 22 September 2010 the annual “Karakul Producer Forum” was held in Keetmanshoop. |
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| KARAKUL PRODUCERS AND ROLE PLAYERS HONORED |
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| The Karakul Producers Forum of 2010 will be remembered for a long time to come. |
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| NEW STUD BREEDERS INVEST |
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| At the Brahman National Auction in August 2010, Mr. Mberirua paid the highest price for a White Brahmanbull when he purchased an imported Bos-Blanco bull of Mr. Fred Redecker for N$58 000. |
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| WHITE SWAKARA SOLD WELL IN KOPENHAGEN |
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| The prices for white swakara increased at the Kopenhagen fur auction on Sunday 12 September, with the highest price having been DKK930 (Danish Krone). |
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| AGRA UNABLE TO BUY KARAKUL WOOL |
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| Agra has unfortunately been forced to cease the purchasing of any karakul wool with immediate effect for an indefinite period. |
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| SAFARI DEN SUPPORTS SHOOTING COMPETITION |
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| Safari Den will be involved this weekend when shooters take each other on at a special hunter’s class target rifle competition on Saturday 11 September 2010 at Luiperdsvallei. |
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| AGRA LOOKS BACK ON THIRTY YEARS |
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| In 1979 leaders in the agricultural sector identified the need for an own co-operative in Namibia and in 1980 Agra was founded. Today, thirty years later, Agra looks back at years of establishing itself as a truly Namibian agricultural business. |
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| AGRA CONVERSION TO PUBLIC COMPANY DELAYED |
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| The conversion of Agra from an agricultural cooperative to a public company was approved by the required majority of members in April 2010. Its final implementation has, however, fallen behind schedule. |
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| Agra staff gladdens children's hearts |
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| Agra staff members built a playground for the children at Moria Grace |
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| WEANER AUCTION SEASON IS HERE |
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| The bellowing of weaner calves in the night and the increase in cattle truck traffic where auction kraals are near towns are indications that its weaner auction time! |
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| NO MAIZE MEAL PRICE INCREASE |
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| At Agra, clients will still be able to buy maize meal at the old price. |
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| RECORD AT HARTEBEESTLOOP AGAIN |
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| AGRA AND HARTEBEESTLOOP BONSMARAS ONCE AGAIN REWROTE THE RECORD BOOKS. |
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| AGRA CLIENTS WIN |
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| After winning prizes totaling N$120 000 at Agra’s Go Wild promotion, a large number of clients are convinced that with a shopping list and a bit of luck on your side, it definitely pays to go to Agra. |
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| INNOVATION DRIVE FOR AGRA |
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| Agra has embarked on a drive to establish innovation as a key competence of their business, one of their strategic initiatives |
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| AGRA AWARDS STUDENT |
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| For Agra it was an honour to sponsor the award for Best B Tech Agricultural Management Student to Reinold Kharuxab at the Polytechnic of Namibia |
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| AGRA'S TWENTIETH PUBLIC LECTURE |
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| The twentieth Agra public lecture on 21 April was once again proof that Agra and the Namibian farmers are serious about agriculture. |
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| KARAKUL AUCTION |
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| All of the 75 870 swakara pelts offered by Agra at the Kopenhagen Fur pelt auction on 13 April, were sold. |
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| Yes votes for Agra conversion |
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| In Agra’s process to convert from a co-operative to a public company, Agra already obtained the support of more 78% of the required “yes” votes |
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| PMR Awards for Agra |
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| Five PMR awards to Agra in the section of competitive business sectors is a great feather in the hat of this agricultural business. |
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| Top Dorper auctions with Agra |
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| Two Dorper stud auctions by Agra in the south last month showed that this breed is proudly established in Namibia and going from strength to strength. |
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| OSHAKATI PUBLIC LECTURE |
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| AGRA'S FIRST PUBLIC LECTURE TOOK PLACE IN OSHAKATI |
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| AGRA APPOINTS MORE GUNSMITHS |
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| Agra recently appointed two junior gunsmiths at Safari Den. |
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| AGRA E-AUCTIONS |
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| The excitement of marketing through the internet increases as Agra e-Auction gains momentum |
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| B1 OASIS |
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| The B1 Oasis service station in Keetmanshoop is being transformed into a real oasis since Agra took over management on 1 December 2009. |
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| FARMERS LADDER TO SUCCESS |
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| A group of farmers attended the first of a series of lectures presented by Agra Professional Services on Thursday, 18 February 2010 |
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| STUD SERVICES IN TOP GEAR |
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| Selling 739 bulls at an average price of N$27 672 in 2009 was a solid starting-block for Agra stud services for 2010 |
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| RECORD BREAKING VAN ROOY RAMS |
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| The Van Rooy sheep breed made history at the Windhoek show small stock auction 2010, hosted by Agra on Friday 1 October 2010 at the Agra/Bank Windhoek Ring. |
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| WINDHOEK MEMBERS FOR CONVERSION |
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| Windhoek members say yes for conversion |
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| AGRA CONVERSION |
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| In the quest for value growth, Agra is engaged in a process to convert from a co-operative to a public company |
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| AGRA CONVERSION |
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| MEDIA ARTICLE ON AGRA CONVERSION |
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| AGRA THIRD SOCIAL REPORT |
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| Agra’s third social report shows their continuous support |
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| Agra gives away two cars |
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| Mr Marius Theron of Otjiwarongo and Mr Werner Kandjoze of Omaruru were the two lucky winners of the Corsa utility vehicles that were given away as first prizes in the Agra Birthday Promotion. |
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| PMK Social Project |
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| AGRA STAFF MEMBERS GIVE BIG |
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| Agra financial results |
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| The financial year ending 31 July 2009 showed a strong financial performance for Agra, with gross turnover exceeding N$1,2 billion |
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| First e-Auction deal |
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| Agra’s e-Auctions kicked off with the first big deal last week |
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| Agra appoints experts |
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| Agra is proud to announce the appointment of three new staff members. |
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| Agra supports initiative for small farmers |
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| Agra committed support to the value of N$17 000 to the Guwiseb Farmers Co-operative towards setting up a veterinary outlet in Hoachanas |
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| Agra Mariental re-opening |
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| Agra celebrates another investment |
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| Golden Lamb Award |
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| Wessel Visser of the Agra Pelt Centre won the most prestigious award in the Karakul industry, the Golden Lamb Award |
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| e-Auctions manager |
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| From 21 September 2009, Agra employs the service of Sidney Kahimise, appointed as Manager:e-Auction - Agra’s brand new product launched on 8 October 2009. |
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| Agra launches e-Auctions |
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| The Agra e-Auction service is officially launched on 8 October 2009. |
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| Agra and Afrisam donation |
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| Agra and Afrisam joined hands again this year to contribute to charities countrywide |
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| Windhoek Show auction |
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| The Windhoek show large stock auction hosted by Agra was again proof that Namibian farmers are willing to pay for good genetic material. |
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| Agra and Windhoek Show |
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| At the 2008 Windhoek show, Agra won the award as Best Outdoor Exhibitor. Agra and its suppliers have thus taken up the challenge again this year to defend their title. |
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| Pelt auction |
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| White swakara pelts performed excellently on the pelt auction |
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| Namibian Dorper World Class |
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| The National Dorper Championships in Keetmanshoop on 8 to 10 September showed that the Namibian Dorper and White Dorper can be seen as world class |
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| Top Ten Auction |
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| 56 Bonsmara bulls of superior genetic quality from six breeders out of five geographical regions were sold on the Top 10 Bonsmara auction |
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| Winners at Weaner auctions |
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| Winners at Otjiwarongo weaner auction competition |
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| Agra Birthday |
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| Friday, 21 August was an exciting day for Agra, sharing their birthday with the new sprint sensation, Usain Bolt |
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| Weaner auctions |
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| It is weaner auction time at Agra |
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| Anthrax vaccine donate |
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| Anthrax vaccine donated to flood victims |
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| Agra public lecture |
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| Agra public lecture full-house |
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| Agra public lectures |
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| More and more farmers learn from Agra public lectures |
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| Pro Amm ammunition |
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| Shots excel with Pro Amm ammunition |
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| Hartebeestloop auction |
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| RECORD PRICE FOR HARTEBEESTLOOP BONSMARA BULL |
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| Otjiwarongo relaunch |
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| AGRA CELEBRATES INVESTMENT OF N$8.1 MILLION DURING RE-LAUNCH OF OTJIWARONGO BRANCH |
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| Record price for top lot |
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| HIGHEST PRICE EVER FOR SWAKARA TOP LOT IN TIMES OF DECLINING PRICES AND DIFFICULT ECONOMIC CONDITIONS WORLDWIDE |
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| Prizes at Agra |
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| Agra clients win big |
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| Giant Karakul auciton |
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| An Agra auction with a different story |
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| Press release |
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| Agra first public lecture a success |
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| Agra contributions elate Namibians |
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| Agra contributed N$24 250 to local charities. |
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| Agra introduces new professional services division |
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| AGRA added a new Professional Services Division to their countrywide range of products and services. |
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| Agra heads further north with auctions |
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| Agra hosted second commercial livestock auction in Oshakati |
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| Outjo to host first public lecture in 2009. |
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| Agra, in partnership with the Emerging Commercial Farmers' Support Programme is to host a series of 9 one-day public lectures on practical farming. |
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| People on the move at Agra. |
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| New Appointments |
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| Agra records solid financial and social results. |
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| Agra, the country's largest multi-purpose agricultural co-operative serving some 7000 Namibian shareholders has released solid financial results for the 12 months to July 2008. |
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| Strong financial results for Agra. |
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| The financial year ending 31 July 2008 showed a strong financial performance for Agra, with gross turnover exceeding N$1.2 billion (N$1.1 billion in 2007). |
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| Agra and ECFSP join hands. |
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| Agra and the Emerging Commercial Farmers Support Programme (ECFSP) joined hands to present more public lectures based on the success of the first series of Agra public lectures and the ECFSP. |
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| Agra received BBBEE accreditation status |
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| The NPPC has a clear and comprehensive framework for the measurement of Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment across all sectors of the economy. |
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| Vee- en weidingkundige sluit by Agra aan. |
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| Agra kondig met trots aan die aanstelling van Dr Axel Rothauge (Ph.D). |
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| N$20 000 for have a heart project |
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| In the spirit of Christmas, Agra's Social Fund will again make N$20 000 available for charity this festive season through their "have a heart this Christmas" campaign. |
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| N$170 000 for Brahman bull |
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| During the Windhoek Show large stock auction held by Agra at the Agra/Bank Windhoek Ring on Friday, 03 October 2008, a record price was recorded for a Brahman bull. |
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| Gold for Agra at Windhoek Show 2008. |
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| Agra ended its participation at the Windhoek Show on a high note by winning the "Best Exhibitor Outdoor" trophy at the 2008 Windhoek Show. |
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| Kopenhagen Fur/Agra Quality Award for Giel Karsten |
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| The Annual Karakul Producers' Meeting, organized by the Karakul Producers' Forum and the Karakul Breeders Society was recently held in Keetmanshoop. |
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| Swakara still in demand |
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| A total of 100 % of the 54660 swakara pelts on offer at the Copenhagen auction were sold at an average price of DKK 264.37 (Danish Krone) by Agra on 8 September 2008. |
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| Simbra bull takes highest price |
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| Agra presented a very successful auction on Wednesday, 10 September when a Simbra bull reached the highest price paid at the auction of N$62 500. |
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| High prices paid at Brahman National Auction |
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| Emerging farmers see the need to invest in animals of exceptional quality by paying high prices for top genetic material. |
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| Agra shares farming knowledge with rural farmers |
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| Agra reached a record number of 61 farmers who attended a one day public lecture in Opuwo. |
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| Agra and CCF strengthen farming community |
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| The Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) and its project partner Agra, continued with their joint effort to train and develop Namibian farm workers, whose contribution to the performance of Namibia's agricultural sector is of utmost importance. |
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| First visit for agricultural Minister |
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| Honourable Minister of Agriculture, Water & Forestry, John Mutorwa visited the Agra Pelt Centre on Thursday, 14 August |
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| VFAK essential tool in animal health care |
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| "Now I understand why animal health care is so important and the economic effects it can have o my farming business". |
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| Agra presented record price auction in history |
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| Agra made history with the presentation of a wildlife auction that reached a record price of N$19 million for any wildlife auction ever held in Southern Africa. |
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| Public lecture gives insight into agriculture |
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| Agra in co-operation with the CCF and Feedmaster are presenting the second Windhoek public lecture for farmers. |
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| Agra speenkalfveilings begin eersdaags. |
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| Winter is die tradisionele tyd van die jaar wanneer produsente hulle kalweroes moet speen. |
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| Multi-purpose facility opens its doors |
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| The Agra/Bank Windhoek Ring and Multi-purpose Facility were officially inaugurated by the Right Honourable Prime Minister, Nahas Angula at a cocktail function on Wednesday, 4 June 2008. |
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| New Namibian price record for Bonsmara bull. |
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| Agra presented a very successful auction on Thursday, 29 May 2008 when a Bonsmara bull reached a new Namibian price record for any breed of N$136 000. |
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| Agra announces new staff appointments. |
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| Agra is proud to announce the appointment of Graeme Schaefer as Group Buyer |
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| New Namibian price record |
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| Agra livestock services presented yet another successful auction after a new Namibian price record for a Karakul ram was set. |
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| Agra answers to flood appeal |
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| In an answer to the Red Cross's flood appeal, Agra donated 44 000 water purification tablets and 16kg of Neporex granules to the Red Cross Society. |
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| Agra launches partnership with Bank Windhoek |
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| Agra and Bank Windhoek proudly announced the formation of a partnership that will benefit farm workers as well as commercial and emerging farmers at a media conference held on Tuesday, 8 April 2008. |
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| Agra contributes generously towards SPCA |
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| Agra/Auas Vet Med is making a significant contribution of N$50000 towards preventative medicine for re-homeable animals cared for by the SPCA in Windhoek. |
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| Agra hosts first public lecture for 2008 in Keetmanshoop |
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| Agra is to host a series of one day public lectures on practical farming of which the first public lecture for 2008 is scheduled to take place on 13 March 2008 in Keetmanshoop |
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| Agra strikes gold at annual PMR awards |
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| Agra has achieved another milestone in its drive to be the number one agricultural business when it received two golden and three silver awards during a prestigious function that took place on Friday, 22 February 2008 at the Safari Court Hotel |
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| New manager tenders and special projects at Agra |
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| Agra is proud to announce the appointment of Hanno Snyman as Retail Manager: Tenders & Special Projects as with effect from 01 February 2008 |
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| Agra's win a rhino competition winners announced |
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| The New Year could not have started better for 5 lucky prize winners in Agra's Christmas promotion competition. |
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| New multipurpose conference facility for Agra |
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| Agra, in conjunction with Bank Windhoek, the official banker for the co-operative, has started with the construction of a multipurpose conference facility at the Agra Auction Ring at the Windhoek Show Grounds |
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| Safari Den competition has a winner |
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| During the Christmas period, shoppers had the chance of winning a luxury tent to the value of N$3 000 by entering a competition when purchasing goods at Safari Den. |
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| Agra reports good financial results |
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| The year under review can once again be described as a very satisfactory one, with a special milestone being reached. |
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| Have a heart this Christmas with Agra |
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| In the years ahead of us, orphans and vulnerable children might come to represent one sixth of the total young population. |
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| Win big this festive season at Safari Den |
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| For those who share the spirit of Christmas this holiday season, Safari Den is definitely the one stop gateway to shop at for great outdoor, safari and camping equipment. |
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| Agra presents second public lecture |
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| Agra presented a second one-day public lecture on Thursday, 8 Novemer 2007 in Grootfontein for emerging farmers, weekend farmers and farmers who are interested in learning the basic principles of practical farming. |
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| Agra supports veterinary congress. |
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| The 24th Annual Scientific Congress of the Veterinary Association of Namibia (VAN) was held from 24-26 October in Swakopmund with Agra being one of the sponsors of this prestigious and scientific event. |
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| farm worker training |
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| Well known veterinarian and Agra's animal scientist, Dr Rainer Hassel joined in the practical farm worker training course presented by the Cheetah Conservation Fund in partnership with Agra which took place from 29 October to 2 November in Otjiwarongo. |
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| Bonsmaras benefit from Agra's sponsorship. |
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| Agra very recently gave a sponsorship of N$4 000 towards the 10th anniversary of the Bonsmara Breeders' Association in Namibia. |
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| Agra establishes new relationship with Bank Windhoek |
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| Agra show auction delivers exceptional results |
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| The Agra/Standard Bank Ring set the scene when a Simbra bull reached an exceptional price of N$135 000 at the Windhoek show auction that took place on Friday, 5 October 2007. |
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| Agra appoints animal scientist |
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| Well known veterinarian, dr Rainer Hassel joined the ranks of Agra as animal scientist from the 1st October 2007. |
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| Agra stall at Windhoek Show |
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| Agra's flagship Windhoek branch in co-operation with Safari Den, Auas Vet Med, Auas Wholesalers and a number of suppliers will once again optimise their usual display area with an oustanding stall and specialist products for sale at this year's Windhoek Show. |
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| Central Select Bull Auction |
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| During the Central Select Bull & Female Auction held by Agra at the Agra/Standard Bank Ring this week, new record price were recorded for a Simbra bull. |
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| Results of Swakara auction |
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| A total of 99,5% of the 55 826 pelts on offer were sold at the Copenhagen fur auction at an average price of DKK264.64. |
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| Brahman bull sells for N$80 000 |
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| The bull, by the name of "Fires", came from the St Blaize Brahman stud of Cobus van der Merwe of Gobabis. |
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| Simmentaler bull sold for N$45000 |
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| The first national Simmentaler bull auction was hosted by Agra on 16 August 2007. |
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| Agra CCF partnership grows |
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| Agra presented a one-day public lecture for emerging farmers, weekend farmers and farmers who are interested in learning basci principles of farming recently. |
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| Agra's weaner auctions start off |
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| Agra’s weaner auctions form an integral part of the livestock activities and are seen as a highlight on Agra’s auction calendar each year. Agra’s first weaner auction took place on Thursday, 19 July at Okahandja, and is one of a series of weaner auctions scheduled to take place during the next month. The main prize winner of Agra’s Okahandja weaner auction was Mr Uwe Sternhagel with his entry of fifteen outstanding Charolais weaners which secured him a cash prize of N$1250 from Standard Bank. |
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| Southern Farmers win big with Agra and Virbac |
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| Virbac Dieregesondheid in samewerking met Agra het ‘n kompetisie van stapel gestuur waar pryswenners stoetveekoopbewyse van N$5 000 elk kan wen. Om vir die kompetisie te kwalifiseer, moet kliënte ‘n minimum van N$500 spandeer op Agravet en Agramectin produkte. |
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| Invitation to practical lecture for farmers |
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| Topics to be discussed include an insight into livestock auctions, supplementation of cattle, livestock management and husbandry and so much more! |
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| Agra awards bursaries |
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| Agra awarded two bursaries for the 2006/2007 financial year for students studying towards an educational qualification at an accredited Namibian and/or South African Tertiary institution. The Agra Bursary Scheme aims to provide successful candidates with financial assistance to fulfill their study obligations. Agra awards bursaries to students on a competitive basis who studies towards a Bachelors’ Degree, Commerce Diploma or related field where Agra has identified the need for employment. |
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| Easy shopping at the Auas Valley Shopping Mall |
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| 16 800 sqm shopping space under one roof: Anchor tenant Model Pick ‘n Pay Family Supermarket offers you a wide range of daily fresh produce, groceries and bakery. Indulge in the mouth watering freshly made salads from the salad bar or make your selection from specially pre-packed meat. |
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| Women on the move |
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| Shirley Hutchisen has been promoted to Group Buyer at Agra. |
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| Prizes valued at N$150 000 up for grabs |
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| Agra again offers clients the opportunity to win big in thier annual hunting competition. Many prizes are up for grabs, including three quad bikes. |
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| Agra Opuwo wins |
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| Agra Opuwo wins lubricants promotion hosted by BP. |
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| Karakul celebrates 100 years |
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| The Karakul Board of Namibia hosted a centenary celebration in Copenhagen which was attended by buyers, fashion editors, clients and friends of Swakara. |
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| More record prices for Swakara |
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| On Monday, 16 April 2007 the bi-annual Swakara auction took place in Copenhagen, during which a new Swakara record was set! |
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| Historic tour to Denmark |
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| A number of local karakul producers left for Denmark to witness the Swakara fur auction in Copenhagen. |
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| New Namibian record set at Agra auction |
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| • A new Namibian price record was set at an auction held on farm “Duurdrift” of Philip Strauss last week. Known as best dorper breeder in Namibian breeding circles, Strauss sold a dorper ram for a whopping N$160 000 at an excellent auction held by Agra. The auction was sold out, with the quality of animals on offer being exceptional. |
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| Agra CCF farmworkers course |
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| The Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) and its project partner Agra, will present two practical farming training courses tailored to the specific needs of farm workers from 5-9 March and 16-20 April 2007. Due to popular demand following the first two courses presented to 42 farm workers last year, CCF and Agra have decided to again make this course available. Ambassador Iipumbu, a board member of CCF, complimented Agra on this worthwhile investment in Namibia’s agricultural sector, while members of his farming team will attend the course as well. |
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| Value adding, sometimes a wolf in a sheep skin? |
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| Value-adding has become a buzz-word in agricultural circles. It is a term that to a certain extent inherently refers to patriotism, to pride, to being less dependent, to more money in one’s own pocket and to many more such noble terms. It is however very relevant to ask whether value is always added in all value-adding processes and if so, for whose benefit? |
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| New Namibian record set at Agra auction |
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| During the Lordan Brahman Stud auction, held by Agra at the Agra/Standard Bank Ring this week, new record prices were recorded for Brahman bulls, cows and heifers. |
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| Agra supports Dagbreek agricultural project |
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| Agra recently announced financial support to the value of N$10 000 for the Dagbreek School for mentally challenged children. In addition, Agra makes available expertise to assist teachers in managing their agricultural projects more efficiently and maximising the outputs of the initiative on a sustainable basis. |
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| Agra and CCF partner to train farmworkers |
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| Agra once again partnered with the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) to present the second one-week Practical Farming training course for farm workers last week. Aimed at capacity building amongst Namibia’s farm workers, this course integrates aspects of livestock management and resolving human-predator conflict on farms. |
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| Agra imports Jatropha seed |
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On Monday, 18 September 2006 the first container load of Jatropha seeds was officially opened by representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture for sample taking at the Agra premises in Windhoek.
Seeds from the Jatropha plant are used to produce bio diesel and are already successfully cultivated elsewhere in the world. The cultivation of oil plants is becoming a global trend and the Jatropha plant is perceived as being ideal for cultivation in a subtropical environment with an annual rainfall in excess of 300mm per annum. However, the Jatropha plant has proven to withstand long periods of drought. |
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| Agra Windhoek branch re-opens |
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| On Wednesday, 20 September Agra formally re-opened its flagship Windhoek branch in the Auas Valley Shopping Mall. The Honourable Minister of Agriculture, Water and Forestry, Dr Nickey Iyambo officially inaugurated the new facility during a cocktail event attended by clients, stakeholders and industry leaders. Agra invested in excess of N$7,5 million into the revamp and can boast with a truly modern, state of the art facility. |
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| Swakara strives upwards with highest prices ever |
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| Of the 52,187 Swakara pelts on offer, 100% were sold by Agra in Copenhagen, Denmark on 10 September 2006. An average price of 390 Danish Krone (DKK) was attained, representing a decrease of 4.75% compared with the DKK 410.00 achieved in April 2006. In American dollar the pelt price remained constant at US$ 66. This decrease can largely be attributed to the weakening of the US$ against the Danish Krone. At the last auction in April this year the buyers were able to buy US$66 for DKK 410 compared with the DKK 390 this time. The average price in Namibian dollar of NAD 494.04 reflects an increase of 21.07% compared with the NAD 408.05 of the previous auction. |
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| Interesting case study: a region takes off |
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| The region Beelitz, approximately 50km from Berlin in Germany, is home to forestry, agriculture and a relatively sparse industrial sector in spite of its proximity to Berlin. In terms of forestry, the sandy soil poses some limitations on profitability as the pine grows slowly under these soil conditions whilst the microclimate around the lakes offers good fruit harvests. In essence, the region offers interesting relaxation possibilities. |
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