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Aug
Staff Writer The Namibian beef industry is at a crossroads, necessitating a proactive approach to tackle the challenges it confronts. To secure its future, the industry must undertake various strategic initiatives. These include investing in advanced infrastructure like efficient feedlots and cutting-edge equipment, as well as implementing drought-restocking plans to ensure long-term sustainability. Supporting small-scale beef processors through incentives is crucial for their operational stability. A pivotal focus should be on revitalising rangelands and enhancing grazing capacity for cattle. Initiatives encompassing the production and storage of animal feed to mitigate the impacts of drought are equally important, as suggested by…