Agronomic producers to take note
The management of the Agronomy Producers Association (APA) last week met in Windhoek to discuss matters of interest.
Business on the agenda was, among other things, the intake of maize.
Producers are reminded that maize intake by Namib Mills this year will take place as follows: Producers in the east, which include Hochfeld and Summerdown, and those in the south get preference for maize delivery directly to Windhoek, while maize from the maize triangle is delivered to Otavi.
Producers from the east must notify Namib Mills at least one week before delivery, so that the schedule can be planned.
If there is space in Windhoek, the Grootfontein, Tsumeb and Otavi (GTO) producers can also deliver their maize directly to Windhoek, but the office of the Namibian Agricultural Union (NAU) must be notified in advance.
According to the NAU, for the next two weeks however, GTO producers cannot deliver to Windhoek as there is no space.
The NAU will notify the GTO producers as soon as they can proceed again with delivery to Windhoek.
The pooling system, which means that producers will be paid every two weeks as Namib Mills mills the maize, was also discussed and alternative options will be looked at next year to improve the process of payments.
The price formula for determining the maize prize for floating years was also discussed in depth and further consultations with all role players will take place before finalising it by October this year. Members are requested to contact the respective regional representatives to get background and to give input.
During the meeting, the cultivation of alternative crops, such as sesame seed and chickpeas, was also under discussion and studies are being planned to determine if it is an option for Namibia.
STAFF REPORTER
Business on the agenda was, among other things, the intake of maize.
Producers are reminded that maize intake by Namib Mills this year will take place as follows: Producers in the east, which include Hochfeld and Summerdown, and those in the south get preference for maize delivery directly to Windhoek, while maize from the maize triangle is delivered to Otavi.
Producers from the east must notify Namib Mills at least one week before delivery, so that the schedule can be planned.
If there is space in Windhoek, the Grootfontein, Tsumeb and Otavi (GTO) producers can also deliver their maize directly to Windhoek, but the office of the Namibian Agricultural Union (NAU) must be notified in advance.
According to the NAU, for the next two weeks however, GTO producers cannot deliver to Windhoek as there is no space.
The NAU will notify the GTO producers as soon as they can proceed again with delivery to Windhoek.
The pooling system, which means that producers will be paid every two weeks as Namib Mills mills the maize, was also discussed and alternative options will be looked at next year to improve the process of payments.
The price formula for determining the maize prize for floating years was also discussed in depth and further consultations with all role players will take place before finalising it by October this year. Members are requested to contact the respective regional representatives to get background and to give input.
During the meeting, the cultivation of alternative crops, such as sesame seed and chickpeas, was also under discussion and studies are being planned to determine if it is an option for Namibia.
STAFF REPORTER
Comments
Namibian Sun
No comments have been left on this article