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species, is to add different value chains such as animal feed, charcoal, biochar, fencing poles, and
mushroom substrate, among others. The Finnish Embassy has provided an additional 14 000.00 Euro.
• WILDLIFE BOMAS (Kudu Rabies Project) - The objective of this project funded by B2Gold and the Namibia
Agricultural Union to the value of 26 000.00 Euro, is to facilitate wildlife research at Neudamm. B2Gold will
build the infrastructure and transfer them to UNAM.
• VIROLOGY LABORATORY - The objective of establishing the Laboratory to the value of N$200 000.00, is to train
students and staff in testing viral pathogens, and to provide tools and facilities for research projects related
to virus animal diseases.
• NAMIBIA-MOZAMBIQUE VALUE ADDITION ON INDIGENOUS FRUITS AND VEGETABLES - The Project to the
value of 50 000.00 USD, is to identify and find technological and scientific solutions to the challenges for the
development of value-added products from indigenous fruits and plants.

The Campus maintains a close working relationship with stakeholders in the agriculture sector. The relationship
is through academic programmes and membership. The Farm for example, hosted practical training for the
Namibia University of Science and Technology Biology Students, and the Namibia College of Technology &
Vocational Training students. Demonstrations on various livestock management and handling processes were
conducted during the training. The Campus also hosted learners who have undertaken educational tours and
agriculture exposure visits. The Neudamm Farm in terms of membership, is a member of the Simmental Breeders’
Association, Afrikaner Breeders’ Association, Nguni Breeders’ Association, Boar Goat Breeders’ Association,
Dorper Breeders’ Association, Damara Breeders’ Association and Diary Breeders’ Association. Staff members
serve on various bodies nationally and internationally, and as reviewers of research proposals and as external
examiners. Some of the professional bodies on which staff members serve are; the World Organization for
Animal Health, Research Permit Review of the Ministry of Environment and Tourism, Veterinary Association of
Namibia, Veterinary Medicines Committee of the Namibia Medicines Regulatory Council, and the Namibia
Veterinary Council. The Mobile Animal Clinic, a flagship community service activity of the Neudamm Campus,
has successfully sterilized, vaccinated, and dewormed 2 350 dogs and cats in rural towns.

Ogongo Campus
The Ogongo Campus is gearing to become the centre of excellence in agriculture and natural resources
management and thereby contributing to a food secure Namibia. The Campus offers four agriculture
undergraduate programmes, namely, Higher Diploma in Agriculture, Higher Diploma in Natural Resources,
Management, BSc Honours in Crop Science, and a BSc Honours in Integrated Environmental Science. Students
pursuing a BSc Honours in Integrated Environmental Science have an option to specialize either in Forestry or
Environmental Science in their final year of study. The Campus has 4 300 hectares of land opening up endless
possibilities for research, innovation and development. The Campus during the period under review harvested
six tons of rice per hectare, which is higher than the national average. The higher yields attest to the production
capability of the University and adoption of new agricultural techniques.

The Campus continued during the reporting period to build staff capacity. Nine staff members were pursuing their
PhD and Master degree studies at UNAM and regional and international universities. Two academic staff namely,
Dr. Ndeinoma and Dr. Kasiringua have completed their PhDs during the reporting period. One Animal Science
lecturer was also recruited to teach and research extensively on animals, including fodder production.
The academic staff during the reporting period have undertaken research and published articles in peer reviewed
journals. In addition, staff members been involved in various joint research projects. Some of the projects are:
• MoBreed Project - This project to the value of 61 000.00 Euro funded by the European Union, is an Intra-
Africa Academic Mobility Scheme aimed at enhancing training and research for breeding novel crops. The
project is implemented in collaboration with four other African universities.
• Conservation Agriculture - This project to the value of 96 000.00 Euro was funded by GIZ, and is carried out
with the Ministry of Agriculture. It is an on-station study on the effects of different conservation agriculture
practices in Northern Namibia.

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