Feedmaster — animal feed producer founded in 1983, operates three plants with over 220,000 tonnes annual capacity serving Namibian livestock sector.
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New Era
Feedmaster has published a layer guide illustrating a standard vaccination programme
“Feedmaster's layer guide illustrates a standard vaccination programme.”
Feedmaster Guide – Poultry diseases and mitigationNew Era
Feedmaster was founded as a subsidiary of Namib Mills
“Feedmaster was founded as a subsidiary of Namib Mills with the primary objective of maximising the utilisation of milling by-products.”
Feedmaster: 43 years of excellence, dedicationNew Era
Feedmaster has enhanced productivity of Namibia's agriculture sector for over four decades
“Feedmaster's unwavering service excellence and dedication to providing Namibian farmers and producers with high-quality animal feed have, for over four decades, enhanced the productivity of the country's agriculture sector.”
Feedmaster: 43 years of excellence, dedicationNew Era
Feedmaster acquired Veekos, a South African feed mill, in Upington in 2000
“In 2000, Feedmaster expanded its operations by acquiring Veekos, a South African feed mill specialising in lucerne-based feeds, in Upington.”
Feedmaster: 43 years of excellence, dedicationNew Era
Feedmaster added N$1.5 million to FMD Support Fund
“Bank Windhoek contributed N$2 million, Feedmaster added N$1.5 million and the Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU) pledged approximately N$3 million, further reinforcing the sector's commitment.”
N$11m pledged towards FMD fundNew Era
Feedmaster offers structured, high-quality attachment opportunities
“At present, only a limited number of private companies, such as Feedmaster, Namib Dairies, and Mariental Piggery, can offer structured, high-quality attachment opportunities.”
Farmers' Kraal with Eino N. Hailaula – Can livestock sector thrive without experts?The FMD Support Fund has mobilised more than N$1.5 million worth of biosecurity products, surveillance kits and camping equipment to support 30 Directorate of Veterinary Services teams responding to the Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak in the //Kharas Region, with supplies provided by industry partners Agra, CYMOT, Agrimark and SWAVET.
3 October 2026 · Informanté →
The FMD Support Fund has mobilised more than N$1.5 million worth of biosecurity products, surveillance kits and camping equipment to support 30 Directorate of Veterinary Services teams responding to the Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak in the //Kharas Region, with supplies provided by industry partners Agra, CYMOT, Agrimark and SWAVET.
3 October 2026 · Informanté →
The European Union is assessing Namibia's foot-and-mouth disease outbreak and any protective measures needed for EU animal and public health, with the EU commending Namibian authorities' response. The FMD Support Fund has mobilised more than N$1.5 million in biosecurity products, surveillance kits and camping equipment for Namibia's FMD response.
1 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani met with the Namib Foods Group to explore public-private partnerships aimed at boosting local food production, processing, and distribution. The discussions focused on strengthening links between farmers, processors, and other agricultural players to improve food security and increase local production.
16 September 2026 · The Namibian →
As ploughing season approaches and farmers move free-range chickens into coops to protect fields, housing transitions cause stress leading to fighting, reduced egg production, and illness. Proper coop design—with adequate feeding space, appropriate rooster-to-hen ratios, durable materials, and separated age groups—along with vaccination and veterinary care can prevent these problems.
14 April 2026 · New Era →
Namibia is self-sufficient in eggs and meets over 85% of its poultry demand through domestic production, which grew to a production value of N$1.74 billion in 2024 and is projected to expand further. The Poultry Producers' Association noted significant growth potential, though the sector faces supply gaps in processed poultry products and seeks export opportunities leveraging the country's disease-free status.
8 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Feedmaster's technical advisor outlines common poultry diseases—including viral (avian influenza, Newcastle disease), bacterial (salmonellosis), parasitic, nutritional and environmental causes—and recommends biosecurity measures, vaccination programmes, and proper coop management to minimise disease spread and economic losses on farms.
31 March 2026 · New Era →
Feedmaster, a leading animal feed producer founded in 1983 as a Namib Mills subsidiary, has expanded from producing maize chop to operating three plants with over 220,000 tonnes annual capacity, and has acquired regional operations and established laboratories to support Namibia's livestock sector.
17 March 2026 · New Era →
Namibia has launched an FMD Support Fund and Task Force to protect its N$15 billion livestock industry from Foot-and-Mouth Disease, with 11 partners pledging nearly N$13 million. The effort aims to strengthen surveillance, border biosecurity, and response capacity amid heightened risk from FMD outbreaks in neighbouring countries.
3 March 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's newly established foot-and-mouth disease support fund, organized by farmers' unions, the Directorate of Veterinary Services, and the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia, has raised N$12.76 million from corporations and unions to strengthen biosecurity and emergency response. The fund aims to raise N$50 million to complement N$57 million allocated by the agriculture ministry for awareness, prevention, and rapid response efforts.
3 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Private and public sector partners have pledged over N$11.2 million towards a newly launched Foot and Mouth Disease Support Fund targeting N$50 million to strengthen Namibia's prevention capacity, veterinary surveillance, and outbreak response. The move comes as Namibia faces increasing FMD risk from neighbouring South Africa and Botswana, with a national FMD Task Force established to coordinate prevention and containment strategies.
2 March 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's Ministry of Agriculture has established the Foot-and-Mouth Disease Support Fund and FMD Task Force to protect the livestock sector against potential outbreaks, with private sector pledges including N$2 million each from Bank Windhoek and FirstRand, and N$3 million annually from the Namibia Agricultural Union. The initiatives will support vaccination campaigns, border biosecurity, veterinary infrastructure, and farmer awareness programmes to safeguard Namibia's N$15 billion livestock industry.
27 February 2026 · Informanté →
The foot-and-mouth disease support fund was officially launched at the agriculture ministry with industry pledges of N$11 million. The fund, a coordinated effort between the four national farmers' unions and the Directorate of Veterinary Services, aims to finance awareness programmes, farmer training, and rapid responses to any outbreak, with a first-phase target of N$50 million.
27 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Animal science students in Namibia struggle to access meaningful practical training placements, with livestock development centres remaining under-equipped despite the sector contributing roughly 2% of national GDP. The author argues that without coordinated investment in training facilities and industry partnerships, Namibia risks undermining long-term food security and livestock productivity.
24 February 2026 · New Era →