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Clemens Voigts, a farmer at Krumhuk, manages cattle with a focus on sustainable grazing practices. He explained that keeping the soil fertile and covered prevents degradation. Cattle are kraaled at night with an electric fence that is moved daily, ensuring a heavy impact on a small area for one night before moving on. This method enhances grass density, soil health, and water-holding capacity, ...

Eckhart Fortsch, an organic farmer in Namibia, has been practicing organic farming for nearly a decade, focusing on livestock and vegetables. He emphasized that in organic agriculture, livestock are fed organic fodder and onsite feed, unlike conventional farming, which offers various feeding and supplementing options. During hard periods such as drought, organic farmers can obtain feed from cer...

Eckhart Fortsch, a certified organic farmer and vice-chair for the Namibian Organic Association, shared insights on the local and international markets of organic livestock production. He emphasized that organic agriculture provides assurances from third-party and independent inspectors, ensuring the integrity of organic products. In Europe, organic beef enjoys a price premium of about 15-20%, ...

Selma Nasheya, an entrepreneur passionate about organic agriculture, emphasized the importance of consuming organic food due to the harmful chemicals involved in conventional farming. She explained that organic food is a commitment to personal and planetary health. Organic agriculture principles focus on health, reflecting the idea that "we are what we eat." Research shows that organically prod...

In organic livestock farming, breeds are chosen for their adaptability to the local environment. Ulf Voigts, a farmer at Krumhuk, emphasized the importance of selecting breeds that can thrive in local conditions. He started with a different breed but gradually switched to Nguni cattle due to drought conditions, as they have adapted well to limited fodder.

Temapo Johannes Negongo, a farmer, introduces organic agriculture, emphasizing its dedication to nurturing healthy soil, ensuring clean water, implementing effective waste management, and fostering a robust ecosystem. This advocacy aims to secure a better future for the next generation by integrating principles of fairness, care, ecology, and health into both environmental practices and livesto...

Kanangwa Newlove from Zambia, an inspiring organic farmer and marketer; Maria Shipapo, a geoscientist and indigenous food enthusiast; and Jacobina ‘Penny’ Lumambo, an aspirational organic backyard farmer and seed saver/sharing enthusiast, concluded the series of guest lectures with an evening showcasing agripreneurs from the region. Each shared their personal stories of entering farming or food...

Dirk Wölbling and Kristina Waldschmidt, two organic farmers in Namibia, addressed pest and disease management in organic farming systems, employing different approaches. Kristina implements JADAM farming practices from Korea, while Dirk focuses on traditional organic methods that prioritize soil health. Dirk elaborated on his method of regularly measuring crop Brix values, which indicate plant ...

The Namibian Organic Association (NOA) hosted a series of guest lectures in partnership with the Namibian University of Science and Technology (NUST) with a focus on organic agriculture. The series kicked off with an introduction to organic farming and its relevance for the future. Two organic farmers and certified leaders from the IFOAM Ecological Organic Agriculture-Initiative, Kanangwa Newlo...

Jako Pieterse, a fruit farmer and founder of EcoSoil, and Manjo Krige-Stiglingh, co-founder of NOA, shared insights on enhancing farm profitability through the integration of organic practices into conventional agriculture. Jako emphasized a 'systems thinking' approach, focusing on soil life and microorganisms, while EcoSoil's compost tea played a pivotal role in converting his xx-hectare orcha...

Dr. Felix zu Loewenstein, an organic farmer since 1994 and advocate for organic agriculture, addressed the question of whether organic farming can feed the world in a lecture. He pointed out the flaws of the current industrial food system, noting that it doesn't consider the true costs of production, like environmental damage and health issues. He urged the audience to question whether this sys...

Mr Eckhart Förtsch is a local organic farmer and chairperson of the Namibian Organic Association. In his presentation he illustrates how organic agriculture not only makes economic sense, but also enhances the environment and leads to better nutrition. For Namibia, the challenges of climate change and drought, food and nutrition security for a growing population, as well as market constraints, ...

Bank Windhoek Online Agriculture Series for 07 October 2020. In this session, Namibian organic industry experts Manjo Krige, Co-founder of the Namibian Organic Association; Eckhart Fortsch, Chairperson of the Namibian Organic Association; Mareike Aufderheide-Voigts, Organic Certification Expert and Ben Schernick, Director of the Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia, discussed Organic...

World Food Day (WFD) is celebrated every year all over the world with a view to paying tribute to the founding date of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in 1945. In honor of WFD, the Knowledge Hub for Organic Agriculture in Southern Africa @KHSA and the Namibia Nature Foundation @NNF, together with the Namibian Organic Association @NOA, has released a panel discu...