The Nguni Breeders will hold a Nguni Farmers Day on June 16, 2007 at 09:00 at the Sandveld Research Station, Gobabis. The influence of the frame sizes under extensive circumstances will be discussed. Dr Johan Erasmus, researcher of the Glen Research Farm in South Africa, Mr Axel Rothauge of Neudamm, Mr J Els, chief researcher Dept Agriculture and Mr J du Plessis of Meatco are guest speakers. Elite cows and stud bulls can be viewed. Meatco sponsors the steaks for lunch. For further details contact Mr Johan Swanepoel, 062 568014 or Mr J Kriel at 081 2482664.
Gobabis RAU will hold a farmers day on June 13, 2007 at 08:00 at Erni’s Bistro, Gobabis. Speakers are the president of the NAU, Mr Raimar von Hase, the chairman of the LPO, Mr Ryno van der Merwe, the chairman of the Agricultural Employers Association, Mr Helmut Förtsch, the chairman of the Charcoal Producers Association, Mr Willem Enslin and Mr Robert Schultz of the Desert Research Foundation. Registration is N$80 per person which includes meals, tea and coffee. For further details contact Mariaan Hennop, Tel 062 565058.