FEWER animals were marketed in June due to a number of factors, including that farmers are holding onto their animals as they continue to restock after years of drought. Livestock farming consisting of cattle, sheep, goats and pig production continues being the main agricultural activity in Namibia, accounting for about 76% of output in the country.
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According to the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA), a total of 78 551 livestock were marketed in June 2021 compared to 81 045 marketed during the preceding month. This was, however, about 4 000 animals more than the 74 360 marketed in June 2020. The agency said this represents a monthly basis decline by 3,1% in June 2021, compared to a monthly composite index increase of 17,0% registered in May 2021. Annually, the index declined by 13,9% for the period under review. About 70% of Namibia's livestock is from commercial areas, while 6% is sourced from communal areas. Production and marketing of livestock in communal areas are constrained by several factors, such as small herd size, diseases, poor extension services, poor grazing, and high mortality rates. Also playing a role is a lack of market information, as well as inadequate provision of marketing infrastructure, such as marketing pens, inadequate dipping services, and the cultural practices which determine reasons for keeping ...
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