Staff Reporter
LIVESTOCK farmers are advised to consider restocking their herds as above-normal rainfall is expected in most parts of the country during the upcoming rainfall season.
This recommendation was outlined in the 2024/25 rainfall season and advisory, prepared by the Namibia Meteorological Service in collaboration with relevant departments in the Office of the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform.
“Communities, especially farmers, are encouraged to harness the wet conditions through enhanced rainwater and floodwater harvesting, as well as efficient dam storage practices,” the advisory added.
The advisory, which projects above-normal rainfall for most regions, also advises livestock farmers to be mindful of potential risks, including flooding, waterlogging, increased crop pests, and livestock diseases. Farmers in the north-western areas, however, are cautioned to prepare for the possibility of drought.
With favourable rainfall conditions expected, crop farmers are also encouraged to take advantage of the early months of the rainy season—October, November, and December—to maximise their cultivation efforts. The advisory recommends that farmers utilise different seed varieties to fully benefit from the anticipated rainfall.
“The forecast for normal to above-normal rainfall in most parts of the country could positively impact agriculture by boosting crop yields, improving grazing conditions, and replenishing water resources. Both livestock and crop farmers are encouraged to prepare for a potentially favourable rainfall season,” the advisory added.
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