Neudamm Campus Farm Triumphant at 2024 Windhoek Agricultural Show Despite Drought

The Neudamm Campus of UNAM has once again demonstrated its agricultural prowess by securing multiple awards at the 2024 Windhoek Agricultural Show, held amidst a severe drought in the country. Despite the... Read more »

Neudamm Campus Farm – A symbol of animal excellence

As part of the University of Namibia, the Neudamm Campus Farm proudly showcased a variety of its top-tier animals at the 2019 Windhoek Agricultural and Industrial Show. Their return in 2023 to... Read more »

UNAM enhances research capabilities with advanced NIR Analyser

The University of Namibia’s Neudamm Campus, under the Department of Animal Production, Agribusiness and Economics (DAPAE), recently bolstered its research capabilities by acquiring a state-of-the-art Perkin Elmer DA 7250 Near Infrared (NIR)... Read more »

Namibia’s Rangeland and Pasture Management Project: A joint effort to fight bush encroachment

Windhoek, Namibia – A project consortium, consisting of the University of Namibia (UNAM), Farm4trade, Omeva Consulting, Agriconsult Namibia and Agriecological Services are pleased to announce the launch of a series of informative... Read more »

UNAM launches seed multiplication project for sustainable food production

The University of Namibia, in partnership with the Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB), the Namibian Correctional Service (NCS), and the World Food Programme (WFP), held a significant event to launch the seed multiplication... Read more »

UNAM and Correctional Facility collaborate for potato seed multiplication programme

The University of Namibia (UNAM) is making significant strides in agricultural research and development through its innovative seed research and seed multiplication programme. Collaborating with the Evaristus Shikongo Correctional Facility, UNAM is... Read more »

Farm4trade, UNAM to kick-start Rangeland and Pasture Mapping project in Namibia

Farm4trade in partnership with the University of Namibia (UNAM) is set to embark on a national project to develop an innovative tool to improve pasture and rangeland management for Namibian farmers through... Read more »

18 Vet students chase herds of wildlife

A group of fourth-year students from the School of Veterinary Medicine spent a week at the Otjikoto Nature Reserve Educational Centre, as part of their practical training. Deep in the wild, the... Read more »

Namibian Agronomic Board sows half-a-million towards UNAM food security project

The University of Namibia has inked a hallmark partnership with the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB), committing both institutions towards the goals of achieving food self-sufficiency and economic growth. This collaboration stems from... Read more »

Students improve the utilization of low quality roughages by Urea-Molasses Treatment

During dry seasons, ruminants subsist mainly on high fibrous crop residues such as maize, pearl millet, sorghum and rice straws. Straws are characterized by high indigestible fibre due to increased lignification of... Read more »

UNAM Neudamm Farm scoops prizes at the 2019 Windhoek Agricultural & Industrial Show

The University of Namibia, Neudamm Farm exhibited a range of its top quality animals during the 2019 Windhoek Agricultural and Industrial Show. The farm won a number of prizes in different classes... Read more »

Final year Vet students attached to University of Pretoria

The School of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Namibia is using a distributed teaching model for veterinary clinical training, while waiting for the anticipated UNAM Veterinary Academic Hospitals to be finalised.... Read more »