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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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