Dairy matters under discussion
The Dairy Producers Association (DPA) held their annual general meeting this weekend during which it was stressed that if the regulation of dairy imports is not realised soon, the industry will face a serious crisis.
The retiring chairperson, Japie Engelbrecht, applauded the high quality milk supplied by dairy producers who are members of organised agriculture.
He however cautioned that should the regulation of dairy imports not be realised soon, the total industry would face a serious crisis.
He thanked Namibia Dairies for their excellent cooperation and for the trust that exists between them and the producers.
Speakers for during the day included Anton Faul, the senior trade advisor of the Agricultural Trade Forum strengthened ties with the producers and discussed dairy in a global context.
Jompie Burger from ‘Dairy Standards SA’ discussed bio-security on dairy farms and how it affects the quality of milk produced.
Engelbrecht, who served the agricultural sector for 30 years, decided to formally retire from management. The new management elected for is Kokkie Adriaanse as chairperson, Dirk van Wyk, Christo Strydom and Pieter Strydom.
The association also honoured dairy producers for their high quality milk at their annual gala dinner
The Dairy Producer of the year 2017 (Intensive) winner was !Aimab Superfarm with Willie Aggenbach in second place and Kokkie Adriaanse in third place.
The Dairy Producer of the Year 2017 (extensive) winner was Hennie van Niekerk with Christo Lottering second and Dirk van Wyk third.
Dirk van Wyk was also appointed as the producer with the overall lowest bacterium count and !Aimab Superfarm walked away with the award for the producer with the most accurate milk production forecast. !Aimab Superfarm was also awarded the Japie Engelbrecht floating trophy for the producer with the best quality milk for 2017.
Prizes were sponsored by Namibia Dairies, Polyoak Packaging and Komnik & Frank (De La Val)
Sponsors for the rest of the event was made possible by Feedmaster, Kaap-Agri, Namibia Breweries, Bank Windhoek (Gobabis branch), !Aimab Superfarm.
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The retiring chairperson, Japie Engelbrecht, applauded the high quality milk supplied by dairy producers who are members of organised agriculture.
He however cautioned that should the regulation of dairy imports not be realised soon, the total industry would face a serious crisis.
He thanked Namibia Dairies for their excellent cooperation and for the trust that exists between them and the producers.
Speakers for during the day included Anton Faul, the senior trade advisor of the Agricultural Trade Forum strengthened ties with the producers and discussed dairy in a global context.
Jompie Burger from ‘Dairy Standards SA’ discussed bio-security on dairy farms and how it affects the quality of milk produced.
Engelbrecht, who served the agricultural sector for 30 years, decided to formally retire from management. The new management elected for is Kokkie Adriaanse as chairperson, Dirk van Wyk, Christo Strydom and Pieter Strydom.
The association also honoured dairy producers for their high quality milk at their annual gala dinner
The Dairy Producer of the year 2017 (Intensive) winner was !Aimab Superfarm with Willie Aggenbach in second place and Kokkie Adriaanse in third place.
The Dairy Producer of the Year 2017 (extensive) winner was Hennie van Niekerk with Christo Lottering second and Dirk van Wyk third.
Dirk van Wyk was also appointed as the producer with the overall lowest bacterium count and !Aimab Superfarm walked away with the award for the producer with the most accurate milk production forecast. !Aimab Superfarm was also awarded the Japie Engelbrecht floating trophy for the producer with the best quality milk for 2017.
Prizes were sponsored by Namibia Dairies, Polyoak Packaging and Komnik & Frank (De La Val)
Sponsors for the rest of the event was made possible by Feedmaster, Kaap-Agri, Namibia Breweries, Bank Windhoek (Gobabis branch), !Aimab Superfarm.
STAFF REPORTER
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