Livestock losses by theft under investigation
The Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU) is in the process of collecting data on livestock and game theft as well as human-wildlife conflict in Namibia.
Media reports have indicated that livestock theft, poaching and human-wildlife conflict are one of the biggest challenges for the agriculture sector, the union said.
“Unfortunately, the statistics in the NAU’s possession do not reflect this situation. The NAU has therefore taken the initiative to investigate the real economic impact of livestock and game theft as well as the losses to predators and other human-wildlife conflict situations,” it said.
Be effective
The project is being undertaken with the support of the University of Science and Technology (NUST). For the study, data is collected from title deed areas to obtain an overview of losses incurred by stolen livestock and game, predators, damage caused by elephants and the cost of control mechanisms. The respective agricultural unions of emerging and resettlement producers are also taking part in the study.
“In order to be effective, it is the duty of every member to complete this survey. The NAU strongly urges every member to participate. If there is insufficient feedback, it can be assumed that poaching, theft, and more are not considered a serious problem in the agricultural sector.”
The results of the study will be shared on 5 October during the Agricultural Outlook Conference.
There are two options for participating in the study: through a Google online form or forms that can be printed and filled out.
Forms must be handed back to the NAU office ([email protected]) by 20 August.
Media reports have indicated that livestock theft, poaching and human-wildlife conflict are one of the biggest challenges for the agriculture sector, the union said.
“Unfortunately, the statistics in the NAU’s possession do not reflect this situation. The NAU has therefore taken the initiative to investigate the real economic impact of livestock and game theft as well as the losses to predators and other human-wildlife conflict situations,” it said.
Be effective
The project is being undertaken with the support of the University of Science and Technology (NUST). For the study, data is collected from title deed areas to obtain an overview of losses incurred by stolen livestock and game, predators, damage caused by elephants and the cost of control mechanisms. The respective agricultural unions of emerging and resettlement producers are also taking part in the study.
“In order to be effective, it is the duty of every member to complete this survey. The NAU strongly urges every member to participate. If there is insufficient feedback, it can be assumed that poaching, theft, and more are not considered a serious problem in the agricultural sector.”
The results of the study will be shared on 5 October during the Agricultural Outlook Conference.
There are two options for participating in the study: through a Google online form or forms that can be printed and filled out.
Forms must be handed back to the NAU office ([email protected]) by 20 August.
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