Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco)

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Notice to Bidders

22 Nov 2023

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Meatco 2022/23 Integrated Annual Report

07 Jul 2023

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Meatco 2021/22 Annual Report

10 Mar 2022

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Meatco Annual General Meeting Scheduled for 30 September 2022

25 Aug 2022

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Notice to Producers

31 May 2022

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National Procedure for Cleaning and Disinfection of vehicles

02 Mar 2022

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Appointment Of Co-Opted Board Member

20 Dec 2021

Ndeuhala Lewis has been appointed as Co-opted Board Member on the Me...

Lick supplementation in beef herds a customary practice

24 Sep 2021

Olebile Olibile* Lick supplementation refers to the provision of ...

Notice: Wash Permits

24 Sep 2021

Meatco would like to inform producers that the moment or day Wash Permits a...

Meatco Foundation Facilitates Kavango Cooperative Offal Business

20 Sep 2021

The Meatco Foundation is assisting the Kavango Livestock Marketing o...

ANALYSING THE EFFECT OF DROUGHT REGIME CHANGES ON THE NAMIBIAN LIVESTOCK OUTPUT SUPPLY GROWTH: A SWITCHING REGRESSION APPROACH

03 Sep 2021

Manager, Big Data Analytics ATPI, Dr David Uchezuba ...

Meatco's MSU slaughter figures for June, July 2021

20 Aug 2021

The Meatco Mobile Slaughter Unit (MSU), situated west of Matumbo Ri...

Notice: Meatco Factory under restriction

06 Aug 2021

From 2 August 2021, the Meatco Factory was placed under ...

Understanding the role of the Agricultural Trade Policy Institute

30 Jul 2021

From left to right during the launch of ATPI at NUST on ...

Meatco's 2020/21 Annual Report

28 Jul 2021

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MeatMa invites COD Account applications

16 Jul 2021

Meatco’s wholesaler, MeatMa, is inviting business ...

Meatco signs MoU with Namport to streamline export channels

25 Jun 2021

The Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) and Namibian Ports Au...

Meatco gears up to export to new regional markets

11 Jun 2021

In a quest to secure competitive and sustainable markets for the Norther...

Notice: Meatco AGM deferment

11 Jun 2021

Dear Esteemed Producer and Member of Meatco, Following du...

Notice: Encouraging producers to request bookings for July 2021

04 Jun 2021

Meatco is encouraging producers to request bookings for July 2021. ...

Notice to the Public

02 Jun 2021

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Know your Meatco Technical Advisors

21 May 2021

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Notice: Technical Advisors unreachable via Meatco telephone lines

21 May 2021

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SADC, partners strategise on energy cooperation

07 May 2021

Source: sardc.net The Southern African Development C...

Notice: Completion of Departure Registers

23 Apr 2021

When sending cattle for slaughter to the Windhoek Abattoir, produce...

Prolapses in Cows

23 Apr 2021

A prolapse is the expulsion of reproductive tissue from ...

NCA Livestock Sector potential if unleashed could Restore and Grow the NCA Sector

16 Apr 2021

Meatco’s Subsidiary for the Northern Communal Area...

Meatco embarks on a business optimisation and restructuring process

09 Apr 2021

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DVS increases ear tag purchase quota

09 Apr 2021

On 8 June 2020, The Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) implemented...

Notice: Meatco Permit Days in Omaheke Line-up

29 Mar 2021

On 29 March 2021, we are hosting a Permit Day at Epukiro Pos 3. Animals ...

Notice: Meatco’s slaughter schedule for April 2021

12 Mar 2021

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Notice: A call to producers to do business with Meatco

12 Mar 2021

The Livestock Production and Value-Addition Department is inviting ...

Meatco engages strategic stakeholder, Zamco

05 Mar 2021

Meatco's Team together with ZAMCO Members. On 23...

Meatco to explore new African Markets

05 Mar 2021

FLTR – Manager: Stakeholder Relations & Corporate Affairs...

Meatco Foundation update

05 Mar 2021

Executive Meatco Foundation, Kuniberth Shamathe. The Meatco Fou...

Cattle movement banned following LSD outbreak in Eiseb

26 Feb 2021

The Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS), in its Pub...

Meatco’s cattle procurement strategy for 2021

26 Feb 2021

Our Livestock Production and Value-Addition Department has devised ...

Meatco, UNAM sign MoU in research and development

19 Feb 2021

Meatco and the University of Namibia (UNAM) have signed a five-year...

Notice: Meatco Sub-standard Beef Back on Sale

19 Feb 2021

Farmers Associations are hereby notified of the change in the price...

Meatco Night School Class tutors on most common diseases

19 Feb 2021

On 4 February 2021, Meatco hosted the first Night School Class of t...

Meatco 34th 2020 AGM cancellation

10 Feb 2021

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Permit tag pre-selection and movement restriction for outstanding permits

05 Feb 2021

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Meatco eases communal farmers’ access to livestock market

05 Feb 2021

The Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco), through the Meatco F...

Meatco excels in BRC and NSF Audits

05 Feb 2021

The Meat Corporation of Namibia’s Safety Health Environmen...

Meatco fulfilled 2020 Norwegian quota

05 Feb 2021

The Meat Corporation of Namibia last year successfully utilised its...

Notice: Meatco Night School Class in Windhoek

29 Jan 2021

Meatco invites farmers to a Night School class in Windhoek on Thurs...

A heartfelt welcome to 2021 from the CEO

26 Jan 2021

Meatco CEO, Mwilima Mushokabanji Dear Val...

Notice to Suppliers

25 Jan 2021

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How farmers can prevent and treat ringworm in cattle

22 Jan 2021

Ringworm is a very common and highly transmissible skin infection p...

Notice: Advance-booking requests for March 2021

22 Jan 2021

The Advance-booking requests guarantee producers slaughter space with Me...

Changed Beef Consumption Following COVID-19 -Create Opportunities during last quarter of 2020

15 Jan 2021

The global COVID-19 pandemic and African swine fever (ASF) changed beef ...

Notice: Meatco resumed operations for 2021

15 Jan 2021

The Meatco Windhoek Export Abattoir officially resumed with slaught...

Notice: Meatco Closure and Re-opening Dates

18 Dec 2020

Meatco notifies producers of the following operations closure and r...

From the desk of SBD-Status on ISBP for the next 5 years

18 Dec 2020

Executive: Strategy and Business Development, Isaac Nath...

Notice: Meatco appreciates Mr Ockert Steyn

11 Dec 2020

Meatco Producer, Mr Ockert Steyn Meatco producer, Mr...

Message from the Chairperson of the Meatco Board

11 Dec 2020

Johnnie Hamman Dear Valued Producers, The Meatco Boar...

Re-booting the Namibian economy post-Covid-19 towards a sustainable local growth-orientated strategy

04 Dec 2020

Country Senior Partner of PWC Namibia, Nangula Uaandja-Photo Nampa....

Notice: Otjinene Meatco Permit Day scheduled

27 Nov 2020

Meatco hereby informs producers in Otjinene that it will be hosting...

Producer Forums key to enhancing relationships with producers

20 Nov 2020

One of the key function of the Livestock Procurement Division is to...

Beef Production Systems

13 Nov 2020

Weaner Production System ran extensively in the Rust de Winter area...

Notice: Transporter Fees

13 Nov 2020

Meatco strongly cautions that during the offloading of animals, the...

First Night School class topic: Supplementation According to Seasons and Why

06 Nov 2020

First Meatco Night School held. Distinguished invited stak...

Public Enterprises Board Members Undergo Induction Training

06 Nov 2020

Public Enterprises Board Directors that were inducted. The Mini...

Notice: Meatco’s Advance-booking requests reminder

30 Oct 2020

Meatco is reminding producers that the Advance-booking requests for...

Familiarisation with Meatco Product Brand MeatMa and the products produce

23 Oct 2020

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Beef Export markets Analysis by Economist Mally Likokela

23 Oct 2020

African Swine Fever has had a dynamic and rapid influence on the gl...

President Geingob contributes to ‘Growth at Home Strategy’

23 Oct 2020

On 2 October 2020, Meatco, through its Livestock Production and Val...

First Meatco Night School Begins 29 October

18 Oct 2020

The Livestock Production and Value Addition department i...

Meatco drives the importance of 90/40 day compliance and ear tags at FLMs

18 Oct 2020

Tallismanus FLM Meatco’s, Manager: Livestock Procure...

Namibia’s Red Meat Industry: Opportunities and Challenges

09 Oct 2020

TEN key trends will define the face of the Namibian red meat industry ov...

Notice: Stakeholder Engagement Roadshow

08 Oct 2020

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Meatco to adopt a multidisciplinary approach in sourcing cattle

02 Oct 2020

The Meatco Livestock Production and Value-addition Department ...

Adequate rainfall forecast for SADC during 2020/21 season

25 Sep 2020

Source: Southern African News Features SANF 20 no 39, Au...

Notice: Advance booking requests for November 2020

25 Sep 2020

Producers are reminded that Wednesday, 30 September 2020, is the last da...

Meatco evaluates Agricultural Conference

25 Sep 2020

Meatco was invited to the Agricultural Conference hosted by the Nam...

Meatco working towards the inclusivity of all Namibian producers

18 Sep 2020

Weekend producers and NECFU members engaged by Meatco ...

Meatco Board of Directors visit's the Meat Board

18 Sep 2020

Delegates of the Meatco Board of Directors and the Meat Board of Na...

Notice: Completion of DVS Health Declaration for slaughtering animals at Meatco

11 Sep 2020

Meatco is compelling producers, who are applying for a M...

Meatco Procures at Talismanus through its permit day

04 Sep 2020

On Thursday, 28 August 2020 Meatco's Livestock Production ...

Meatco’s NCA Subsidiary operations

04 Sep 2020

Carcasses from Bonanza Oshakati an operation which is part of Meatco'...

Notice: Acceptable Security Under Meatco’s Fixed-Price Slaughter Contract

28 Aug 2020

Dear Esteemed Producers, This notification serves to inform all our ...

Notice: Advance-booking requests for October 2020

21 Aug 2020

Meatco reminds producers they have until Monday, 31 August, to make...

Notice: Animal Health Act 1 of 2011- Animal Identification Regulations

21 Aug 2020

ATTENTION ALL FARMERS The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and La...

The impact of Covid-19 on Meatco markets and returns

21 Aug 2020

The outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic affected Meatco like most ...

POSTPONEMENT OF 34TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2020

17 Aug 2020

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FAN Meat Scheme awareness

14 Aug 2020

The FAN Meat Scheme, which aims to assure the quality and safety of meat...

Phosphorus: a vital source of animal nutrition

14 Aug 2020

Phosphorus is one of the most important minerals in animal nutrition. It...

Update on Meatco Foundation activities for 2020

14 Aug 2020

The Meatco Foundation is supporting producers and stakeholders in v...

Meatco concludes second round of FLMs

07 Aug 2020

Meatco’s new board and management team has concluded its second ro...

Urgent: Access Meat Board of Namibia Services Online

07 Aug 2020

To reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19 at the Meat Board of Namibia&...

Producers to indicate Free-range or Grain-fed animals upon delivery

31 Jul 2020

Meatco has recently amended its Sales Advice to enable producers to indi...

China remains world's leading consumer of beef

24 Jul 2020

Over the first two months of this year, the total volume of China's ...

Meatco FLMs

24 Jul 2020

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Meatco sharpens its vision

24 Jul 2020

Vision and mission give a sense of purpose or establish the reason ...

NOTICE: Meatco Annual General Meeting

24 Jul 2020

Meatco Annual General Meeting scheduled for 21 August 2020 &nbs...

ATTENTION ALL PRODUCERS - MEATCO RE-ACTIVATES THE FIXED PRICE SLAUGHTER CONTRACT (FPSC)

24 Jul 2020

Namibia is recovering from drought and most producers are finding it dif...

Meatco working towards transparency and stakeholder relationships

17 Jul 2020

Meatco Otjiwarongo FLM Meatco's Board of Directors, Ch...

Movement of cloven-hoofed animals for slaughter

17 Jul 2020

On Tuesday, 7 July 2020, the Directorate of Veterinary Services cir...

Notice: Tagging and registration of animals

10 Jul 2020

The Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) is overseeing the implement...

Update on the USA Market

10 Jul 2020

Meatco has shipped 18 containers with an average weight of 23 tonnes to ...

MEATCO STAKEHOLDERS ENGAGEMENT ROADSHOWS

10 Jul 2020

ATTENTION ALL PRODUCERS Meatco will be hosting Farmers’ ...

NOTICE: Meatco to engage Farmers' through Farmers’ Liaison Meetings

03 Jul 2020

Meatco plans to commence Farmers’ Liaison Meetings (FLMs) in two w...

Regenerating a Balance and Growing the Livestock Industry for Prosperity.

26 Jun 2020

Executive: Marketing and Sales, Andre Mouton O...

Notice: Advance-booking requests for August 2020

26 Jun 2020

Meatco is reminding producers that they have until 30 June 2020 to ...

Notice: Opting for Advance Bookings

19 Jun 2020

Meatco is urging producers to use the advance-booking platforms, as the ...

Notice: No animal purchases for the Okapuka Feedlot until further notice

12 Jun 2020

Meatco hereby informs producers that there will be no animal purchases d...

Vetumbuavi Junius Mungunda: A Top Ten Producer for May 2020

12 Jun 2020

Vetumbuavi Junius Mungunda: A Top Ten Producer for May 2020 Whe...

Ear tag registrations now online

12 Jun 2020

The Meat Board of Namibia has announced that cattle ear-tag registration...

MEAT BOARD INTRODUCES MARKET TENDENCIES

12 Jun 2020

During the first term of 2020, 31.39% fewer cattle were marketed co...

Ear Tag Quota System

05 Jun 2020

The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, through the Director...

BRC Audits Meatco on Covid-19 Risk Assessment

05 Jun 2020

On 30 April 2020, Meatco underwent an online risk assessment audit for t...

Effects of inadequate transport conditions on the product

29 May 2020

Since Meatco’s world-class products fetch a significant premi...

Meat Board develops FAN Meat grain-fed standards

29 May 2020

Amid the effects of the devastating drought the country experienced...

Notice: Advance-booking requests for July 2020

29 May 2020

Producers are hereby reminded that they have until Sunday, 31 May 2...

International beef analysis amid Coronavirus pandemic

22 May 2020

The 2019 drought severely affected the quality of cattle marketed to Mea...

Agribank launches stimulus packages for farmers

22 May 2020

The Agricultural Bank of Namibia (AgriBank) has announced a set of COVID...

MEAT BOARD PREPARES ZAMBEZI ABATTOIR FOR AUDIT

22 May 2020

Following a successful trial slaughter, the ZAMBEZI abattoir needs to be...

TRENDS IN THE MEAT INDUSTRY

15 May 2020

The Meat Board of Namibia (MBN) has highlighted the following developmen...

Message from Newly Appointed Meatco Board

15 May 2020

Meatco Board of Directors Chairperson, Johnnie Hamman. ...

Meatco procures slaughter-ready animals at Okakarara Permit Day

15 May 2020

Okakarara Auction Kraals Meatco, under the Okakarara...

Animal Welfare - some of the best beef in the world

08 May 2020

Meatco requires that all farms registered with it must be members o...

Meatco’s Role in Regenerative Farming

08 May 2020

Whole Foods, an organisation involved in the marketing of healthy and or...

Meatco’s free-range beef

30 Apr 2020

Perhaps you have spotted the 'free range' tag on some beef ...

Namibian Beef: A taste like no other

30 Apr 2020

Meatco constantly strives to meet the demands of an ever-changing a...

Honourable Leon Jooste appoints Meatco Board

30 Apr 2020

The Public Enterprises Governance Act, 2019 (Act No. 1 of 2019), commonl...

Meatco donates 25 000 corned meat tins

29 Apr 2020

Meatco, as a responsible corporate citizen, has donated 25 000 tins of q...

What is Regenerative Organic Certified

29 Apr 2020

If you are a consumer or participant in the organic industry, something ...

Notice: Advance-booking requests for June 2020

29 Apr 2020

Meatco reminds producers that they have until Thursday, 30 April 2020, t...

Effects of COVID-19 on global markets

17 Apr 2020

All countries realise the need to keep essential industries open and ope...

Understand cattle behaviour to achieve low-stress handling

17 Apr 2020

Stress in cattle can cause them and their handlers many problems, ultima...

Kingsley Kwenani becomes new Meatco NCA subsidiary CEO

09 Apr 2020

Meatco’s Foundation Executive, Kingsley Kwenani, has be...

NOTICE: CHANGES IN THE PAYMENT TERMS FOR PRODUCERS

09 Apr 2020

Meatco would like to issue a reminder of changes in its payment terms fo...

Notice: Meatco revisits re-opening date to 06 April 2020 following classification as Essential Services

31 Mar 2020

The Agricultural value chain was declared an essential service thro...

NOTICE: LOCKDOWN COVID-19

30 Mar 2020

Dear valued producer Meatco business continues. Please take n...

Notice: Advance-booking requests for May 2020

27 Mar 2020

Meatco is advising producers that they have until Tuesday, 31 March, to ...

Meatco enhances direct livestock procurement in wake of COVID-19

27 Mar 2020

Meatco is urging cattle producers to market their livestock through the ...

Understanding Cattle’s worst enemy: Ticks

20 Mar 2020

It is often said dynamite comes in small packages, or an ant can ki...

Now that Brexit has happened, what is next?

20 Mar 2020

Following the decision by the United Kingdom (UK) to officially exi...

Notice: Changes in the payment terms for producers

20 Mar 2020

Meatco is glad to announce changes in its payment terms for livesto...

Suspension of all abattoir visits/tours at Meatco

16 Mar 2020

In response to the worldwide outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), all...

Meatco Booking and Merit Point system reviewed

13 Mar 2020

Meatco implemented the simplified booking and Merit Point system, which ...

Namibian cattle sector review for Q4

13 Mar 2020

Source: The Meat Board of Namibia The cattle sector saw an overall ...

Meatco hosts session on farm to fork

13 Mar 2020

Meatco recently hosted a delegation of livestock stakeholders from Madag...

Dam levels rise

06 Mar 2020

The weekly NamWater dam bulletin showed a continuous rise in dam levels ...

Notice: MAWF drought interventions

06 Mar 2020

The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry (MAWF) wishes to inform ...

Hydroponics fodder systems for farmers

28 Feb 2020

The Namibia National Farmers Union will set up barley hydroponic fo...

Notice: Producers urged to opt for advance booking request

28 Feb 2020

Meatco urges producers to make advance booking requests for April d...

Agriculture Ministerial Annual Address

21 Feb 2020

On 17 February 2020, the Minister of Agriculture Water and Forestry...

Namibia Ships First Beef Consignment to US

21 Feb 2020

On 19 February 2020, the Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) dispatched...

Meatco CEO Message to Producers

21 Feb 2020

I am very enthusiastic and passionate having to work with you – Me...

Riaan De Klerk: Top Ten Producer for December 2019

14 Feb 2020

Riaan De Klerk: Top Ten Producer for December 2019 &...

Small producers need boost to tackle climate fallout

14 Feb 2020

Source: Namibia Press Agency The World Bank estimates that climate c...

Meatco procures livestock at permit days

14 Feb 2020

Meatco's Technical Advisor, Benneth Tjikurame ...

The importance of the Norwegian market

07 Feb 2020

Norway, as a country, still largely depends on its oil sector, although ...

Meatco Passes Annual EU Audits

07 Feb 2020

A team from the European Union (EU), on 4 February 2019, conducted a res...

Meatco awarded Norway quota allocation

07 Feb 2020

In October 2019, eligible organisations were invited to apply to the Mea...

Singapore High Commissioner holds trade talks with Meatco

07 Feb 2020

On 30 January 2020, the High Commissioner of the Republic of Singapore, ...

Harsh drought continues

31 Jan 2020

Despite good rainfall in the north-eastern parts of Namibia, it is a des...

NAMIBIAN LIVESTOCK MORTALITIES DUE TO DROUGHT OCTOBER 2018 TO DECEMBER 2019

31 Jan 2020

Please note that these are the figures as received from the Directorate ...

Maize bran for sale at Meatco Okapuka Feedlot

24 Jan 2020

MEATCO invites interested farmers to purchase maize bran available at th...

Sourcing raw material remains Meatco’s key strategy for 2020

24 Jan 2020

LAST week, the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry, together wit...

PUBLIC ENTERPRISES GOVERNANCE ACT GAZETTED

24 Jan 2020

THE Public Enterprises Governance Act, 2019 (Act No. 1 of 2019), commonl...

MEATCO 2019 STAKEHOLDER SURVEY

20 Dec 2019

MEATCO 2019 STAKEHOLDER SURVEY Dear valued Producer, ...

MEAT BOARD ALLOCATES NORWEGIAN BEEF QUOTA 2020

06 Dec 2019

After assessing applications that it has received, the Meat Board h...

INDUSTRY NOTICES: DECEMBER 2019

06 Dec 2019

DR SHILONGO APPOINTED HEAD VETERINARY EXPERT OFFICER Meatco congratu...

Notice: Advance-Booking requests for February 2020

06 Dec 2019

Meatco hereby informs producers that advance-booking requests for Februa...

MeatMA operations during holiday period

29 Nov 2019

MeatMa, as a source of affordable quality products for t...

McDonald’s 2019 client audit conducted

29 Nov 2019

On 14-15 November 2019, Meatco underwent the Annual McDonald’...

Wits MBA Students Tour Meatco

29 Nov 2019

Wits Business School (WBS), as part of its broader objective to expose i...

Meatco paid above SA parity price

22 Nov 2019

The financial difficulties experienced in the 2018/19 financial alo...

Year-to-date MSU slaughter update

22 Nov 2019

Meatco’s Mobile Slaughter Unit (MSU) continues to assist farmers i...

Notice: Producer reminder

22 Nov 2019

Producers are reminded that they have until 30 November 2019 to req...

MeatMa Special Offer– while stock lasts!!

15 Nov 2019

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MeatMa celebrates 5 years of excellent customer satisfaction

15 Nov 2019

MeatMa, Meatco’s product brand, which was established to supply th...

New foot-and-mouth disease case confirmed in Limpopo

08 Nov 2019

A case of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has been confirmed in a herd of c...

Sufficient rainfall forecast for SADC this season

08 Nov 2019

The regional rainfall pattern for the 2019/20 agricultural season i...

South Africa’s NAMC delegation visits Meatco

08 Nov 2019

Meatco hosted a strategic engagement between a delegation from the Natio...

Meatco scoops National Quality Award 2019

01 Nov 2019

On 17 October 2019, Meatco was appreciated by...

Special Members Meeting Agenda for 01 November 2019

29 Oct 2019

Dear valued Meatco Member/Producer, below please find a link to the Spec...

Notice: Advance booking requests for December 2019

25 Oct 2019

Meatco would hereby like to inform producers that Thursday, 31 Octo...

Meatco engages communal farmers during FLMs

25 Oct 2019

Meatco Namibia consistently strives to keep its stakeholders in the loop...

Notice: Erroneous letter

25 Oct 2019

Dear Esteemed Meatco Producer, you may have received a letter by email o...

AMENDED PROXY FORM AND MEETING STANDARD RULES AND PROCEDURES

22 Oct 2019

Dear Producer, Please find below, further information regardi...

IN PREPARATION FOR THE SPECIAL MEMBERS' MEETING RECEIVE ALL ELIGIBLE DOCUMENTATION FOR DOWNLOAD

22 Oct 2019

Special Members’ Meeting Nomination Form Special Me...

Special Members' Meeting Nomination Form click here

20 Oct 2019

Form available for download below Special Memebers' M...

Executive: Livestock Procurement's Overview of the 2019 NAU Conference

18 Oct 2019

The National Agricultural Union (NAU) held its annual Agricultural Outlo...

Protocol for the marketing of beef from the NCA using CBT approach

18 Oct 2019

On 11 October 2019, the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry (MAW...

Notice: Reminder of Board Representative Nominations Closing 23 October

18 Oct 2019

All active Meatco members are hereby informed that the nominations for t...

Notice: Completing a Proxy Form

18 Oct 2019

A Proxy is an authority given to a person to act for another. Produc...

Red Cross Permit update

11 Oct 2019

The Red Cross permit that the Meatco Windhoek abattoir has been operatin...

Rain Forecast post drought

11 Oct 2019

The rainy season for 2018/19 ended at the end of April t...

Meatco Special Members Meeting slated for 01 November 2019

07 Oct 2019

Notice is hereby given that Meatco’s Board Chairperson will conven...

The United States Department of Agriculture audits DVS

04 Oct 2019

Namibia, from 23 to 27 September 2019, through the Directorate of V...

Global Market Beef Overview - Beef Market Size Worth U$383.5 Billion by 2025

04 Oct 2019

For the first time since 2012, global production in all meats (beef, por...

Notice: Advance bookings reminder for November 2019

27 Sep 2019

Meatco would like to inform producers that the last day to book an advan...

Notice: Nomination of the new Meatco Board of Directors

27 Sep 2019

Meatco hereby notifies producers that it is preparing for the &ldqu...

Notice: Revised Slaughter Statement 02 to 29 September 2019

27 Sep 2019

Meatco Management has been doing thorough consultations with produc...

Meatco Board Chairperson message to producers

23 Sep 2019

Meatco Board Chairperson, Dr. Martha Namundjebo-Tilahun. ...

Livestock Procurement Executive visits producers

20 Sep 2019

Executive: Livestock Procurement, Andre Mouton. From 10 to 11 Septem...

Notice: Advance bookings reminder for November 2019

20 Sep 2019

Meatco would like to inform producers that the last day to book an advan...

NAU outlook conference

13 Sep 2019

*Adapted from NAU newsletter There is a need to map out a commo...

Notice: Important information to producers upon animal delivery

13 Sep 2019

At Meatco, the official ear tag is the Radio Frequency Identificati...

The Quality Assurance Culture at Meatco

06 Sep 2019

At Meatco, quality assurance means ensuring and providing a quality...

MEAT BOARD INITIATES ADDITIONAL MARKET ACCESS FOR NAMIBIAN MEAT PRODUCTS

06 Sep 2019

Adapted from http://www.nammic.com.na The Meat Board, in collaboration wit...

Best practices against beef measles

30 Aug 2019

Beef measles (Cysticercus bovis) are grounds for concern in the livestoc...

NUST Food Science students familiarise with Meatco’s value-addition processes

30 Aug 2019

Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST)...

Hydroponics Fodder Production – a glimmer of hope for farming

30 Aug 2019

The drought prevailing in Namibia is so severe that Presi...

Chantell Husselmann explains import VAT exemption on animal feed

23 Aug 2019

The Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU) has requested the Department of Inl...

Namibian Beef: A taste like no other

23 Aug 2019

In our efforts to become a leading and admired provider of pre...

Notice: Red Cross Permit extended

16 Aug 2019

Meatco would like to inform its valued producers that the Red Cross...

Meatco outlines its plan with communal producers

16 Aug 2019

On 12 August 2019, Meatco invited communal key leaders from the Otjozond...

FMD outbreak in Zambezi region

16 Aug 2019

The Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) in the Ministry of Agr...

Meatco involved at the NCA Livestock Sector Transformation workshop

09 Aug 2019

The Namibia National Farmers Union (NNFU) hel...

Use of chicken litter/manure as livestock feed prohibited under FAN Meat Scheme

02 Aug 2019

The Meat Board of Namibia (MBN) hereby informs the farming communit...

Adhering to conditions of purchase on Sales Advice and RFID Ear Tag

26 Jul 2019

Click here for Sales Advice sample Due to an increase in ...

Windhoek Water updates

26 Jul 2019

Meatco operations are at their peak when slaughtering and deboning takes...

Mnangagwa visits Meatco

26 Jul 2019

FLTR-Senior Manager: Quality Assurance, Health and Safety, Dr Adria...

How Meatco adds value

19 Jul 2019

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of th...

Diplomats tour Meatco

19 Jul 2019

On 18 July 2019, diplomats from the Ministry of International ...

Kapana cook-off' at the coast

12 Jul 2019

Do join us for the coastal round of the 2019 Nedbank Kapana cook-off. Th...

Meatco producer feed initiative

12 Jul 2019

Meatco has embarked on a feed supply initiative through which it will as...

Kapana cook-off' aims to find unique national culinary flair

05 Jul 2019

The Nedbank Kapana Cook-Off Competition 2019 continued ov...

Notice: Abide by delivery dates during this abnormal peak season

05 Jul 2019

Meatco is encouraging producers to always thoroughly read their Sales Ad...

The role of marketing during beef exporting

28 Jun 2019

The marketing business unit consistently ensures the spread of Meat...

Meatco undergoes BRC Audit for 2019

28 Jun 2019

Meatco’s Export Abattoir maintained an A-Grade Status during the a...

Meatco Annual Report 2018/19

24 Jun 2019

Click below for link to latest Annual report Annual Report 2018/19 ...

Meatco Foundation inspects projects

21 Jun 2019

The Meatco Foundation, Meatco’s corporate social in...

Tips for stress-free livestock transporting

21 Jun 2019

*Adapted from Farmers Weekly Stress in animals causes the suppr...

Urgent Notice: Misuse of slaughter bookings

20 Jun 2019

Special notice from the Executive: Livestock Procurement, Andre Mouton. ...

NOTICE: Meatco Annual General Meeting

14 Jun 2019

Meatco Annual General Meeting scheduled for 21 June 2019...

33rd Annual General Meeting Standard Meeting Rules and Procedures and Agenda

14 Jun 2019

Standard Meeting Rules and Procedures Committee-Cover Note Standard ...

Meatco’s export quality beef now available for local consumption

07 Jun 2019

Meatco has availed its export quality beef cuts to Food Lover’s Ma...

Meatco QA standards match up to high production

07 Jun 2019

Meatco quality assurance (QA) personnel are continually monitoring incom...

CALL FOR MOTIONS TO THE 33RD MEATCO AGM SCHEDULED

31 May 2019

Meatco members are encouraged to can submit their motions to be included...

Minister appoints commercial representative

31 May 2019

Commercial Representative on the Meatco Board of Directors, Kay-Die...

Tanzanian delegation visits Meatco

31 May 2019

On 28 May 2019, Tanzanian President John Magufuli a...

Namibian, Guinean Presidents tour Meatco Abattoir

10 May 2019

Dignitaries inside the Meatco Export Abattoir. In the Cent...

Declaration of a National Drought Emergency

10 May 2019

Deputy Executive Director in the Ministry of Agriculture...

How to use the Meatco GO APP

03 May 2019

Open an internet browser either on your phone, tablet or comput...

Employee hygiene is the key to meat safety

03 May 2019

Employees closely working with the product hold the key to meat saf...

Namibia protects beef exports to Europe

26 Apr 2019

Namibia is preparing measures to protect its beef exports to ...

Update on FMD in South Africa

26 Apr 2019

On 17 April 2019, Zweli Silangwe, Acting Chief Director: Stakeholder Rel...

MeatMa to the people

18 Apr 2019

MeatMa sales representatives and the team were on the road once again to...

Water savings vital

12 Apr 2019

At the beginning of April 2019, the country’s dams held 31.1 perce...

Dare to Care subsidy starts

12 Apr 2019

The Dare to Care initiative to subsidise certain livestock feed lines wa...

MeatMa continues to engage at grassroots level

12 Apr 2019

MeatMa, Meatco’s product brand, continues to engage and provide th...

Call to support Namibian drought disaster fund

05 Apr 2019

The Namibian Dare to Care Disaster Fund is standing at R2.2 million. ...

Meatco completes a successful audit by Nortura

05 Apr 2019

The Meatco Windhoek Abattoir underwent an audit conducted every second y...

The story of Sackeus Kateya

05 Apr 2019

Since winning the ultimate kapana championship in the 2018 Nedbank Kapan...

The Importance of DVS Clinical Declaration Form

29 Mar 2019

Meatco strives to be a key player in various niche markets and, more so,...

First consignment off to China

29 Mar 2019

On Thursday, 28 March 2019, Meatco Namibia officially dispatched its fir...

Meatco working to create marketing opportunities for NCA farmers

22 Mar 2019

On 15 March 2019, the Meatco Board of Directors and Management held a Fa...

PROPOSED DROUGHT RELIEF INTERVENTIONS FOR THE 2019/2020 FINANCIAL YEAR: (Submitted by the Minister Agriculture, Water and Forestry)

22 Mar 2019

1.1 Cabinet endorsed the 2019/2020 Comprehensive Drought Intervention am...

Notice: Meatco producers urged to deliver only healthy animals

15 Mar 2019

Meatco urges producers to ensure that only healthy animals are del...

Meatco engagements prove popular

15 Mar 2019

Reigning Communal Producer of the Year, Sakaria Gaeb, says the Meatco FL...

One third of water left in the country´s dams

15 Mar 2019

NamWater announced that all the dams in the country were 33.6 percent fu...

Meatco 2019 Producer engagement meetings

08 Mar 2019

...

Meatco illuminates the 2019 PMR Awards

01 Mar 2019

The Meat Corporation of Namibia (MEATCO) received Four Profes...

Meatco Foundation supports Ohangwena Cooperative

01 Mar 2019

The Meatco Foundation, Meatco’s corporate social investment wing, ...

Young & determined to succeed

22 Feb 2019

In 2016, Meatco, as a responsible corporate citizen, allocated funds to ...

Notice: Advance bookings for April 2019

22 Feb 2019

Producers are reminded that they have until Thursday, 28 February 2019, ...

PRODUCERS URGED TO FAMILIARISE THEMSELVES WITH NEW BOOKING SYSTEM

15 Feb 2019

The Meatco new booking system has been effective since 1 October last ye...

Meatco forms part of the GS1 Barcode Centre establishment

15 Feb 2019

The public-private dialogue information sharing session held b...

Producer reactions to price dynamics in the beef industry

08 Feb 2019

As a meat-processing and meat marketing entity, Meatco’s overall p...

Helena Crush Pen (Meatco Permit Day)

01 Feb 2019

...

Ehungiro Village hosts training and information days

01 Feb 2019

Farmers’ training at Ehungiro: Presentati...

Notice: Meatcos Contract Feeding Scheme Reactivated

01 Feb 2019

Meatco hereby informing producers that the Contract Feeding Scheme ...

Meatco markets

25 Jan 2019

The beef industry, being a major exporting entity globally, undergoes co...

Meatco seeks to assist producers’ amid agricultural difficulties ahead

25 Jan 2019

2019 is expected to be yet another difficult year for the Namibian ...

Dam figure comparison 2018/2019

18 Jan 2019

The first half of the rainy season is officially over and luckily the Vo...

Notice: Meatco operations re-opening

11 Jan 2019

The Meatco Windhoek Factory will officially resume with slaughter as fro...

MINSTRY OF AGRICULTURE SUSPENDS IMPORT AND IN TRANSIT MOVEMENT OF CLOVEN HOOFED ANIMALS FROM SOUTH AFRICA

11 Jan 2019

The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry have suspended the impor...

Scam Alert

11 Dec 2018

There is a dubious email doing the rounds that Meatco Namibia has change...

Notice: Reminder Advance booking for February 2019

07 Dec 2018

Meatco hereby reminds our valued producers that they can sign for a...

Court ruling on farmers vs Minister and Meatco Board

30 Nov 2018

Amon Ngavetene and 4 others vs Minister of Agriculture, Water and Forest...

To be sustainable, innovate. But not too soon!

30 Nov 2018

Dr Koos Coetzee* The correct use of new technology can help a farmer...

Vaccinate your animals; it’ll pay you in the long run

23 Nov 2018

Administering a vaccine to your animals will cost you money. But not vac...

Notice: Producers reminded of advanced booking

23 Nov 2018

Producers’ are reminded that they have until Friday, 30 November 2...

TOTAL CATTLE SALES DECLINE IN RELATION TO 2017

16 Nov 2018

According to the latest Meat Board statistics, beef export abattoirs are...

Cattle branding: how to get it right every time

16 Nov 2018

If branding is carried out poorly, it can lead to infection, muscle dama...

Animal disease experts from Africa to get specialist training

09 Nov 2018

Nearly 200 veterinary epidemiologists in Africa are scheduled to undergo...

Top 10 Producers’ for January-October 2018

09 Nov 2018

January 2018 Producer Po...

Zooming into the Commercial Farmers Representative nominees

02 Nov 2018

The Meatco Board held its Special Members’ meeting on 26 October 2...

Why I deliver to Meatco

02 Nov 2018

It is always important to sit with producers and find out what their mot...

Die Boer Business 7 Breakfast

02 Nov 2018

Namibia Media Holdings (NMH) held its annual Die Boer Business 7 breakfa...

FAO Representatives from the UN exposed to Meatco’s facilities

26 Oct 2018

A delegation of 20 representatives from the Food and Agriculture Organis...

Notice: Reminder for Advance Booking Requests

26 Oct 2018

Producers are reminded to make advance bookings end of October to slaugh...

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE SPECIAL MEMBERS' MEETING-26 OCTOBER 2018

22 Oct 2018

As stipulated in Section 5 (3) of the Meatco Act the one of 2001, Minist...

Piet Gouws re-elected as LPO Chairman at Congress

19 Oct 2018

THE Livestock Producers' Organization (LPO) held its Congress in Win...

The physical contamination of meat

19 Oct 2018

Physical contamination of meat, also referred to as the root of all cont...

Rainfall expectations in Southern Africa in 2018/19

12 Oct 2018

Southern Africa is expected to receive erratic rainfall in the 2018/19 a...

Notice: Producer Awards Braai scheduled

12 Oct 2018

Meatco hereby invites producers to the 2018 Producer of the Year Awards ...

SADC - EU EPA Agreement

05 Oct 2018

The Namibian Trade Forum (NTF) recently launched a roadshow promoting th...

Halaal and its significance at Meatco

05 Oct 2018

Halaal is an Arabic word meaning lawful or permissible. This is not only...

Meatco special members meeting-Director Nomination Form Download

02 Oct 2018

As previously communicated Minister of Agriculture honourable Alphe...

Meatco continues paying above SA parity price

28 Sep 2018

The financial difficulties experienced in the 2017/18 financial year hin...

Notice: Filling of vacancy on Meatco Board for a commercial farmer representative

28 Sep 2018

Minister of Agriculture honourable Alpheus !Naruseb has directed the cha...

MeatMa turns 4!

21 Sep 2018

Meatco’s product brand MeatMa, incepted on 28 August 2014, is cele...

NEED TO KNOW: GRASS-FED & FREE-RANGE BEEF

21 Sep 2018

Perhaps you have spotted the 'Free range' tag on some beef produ...

Agricultural Outlook Conference slated for 10 October 2018

21 Sep 2018

The Agricultural Outlook Conference will this year take place on 10 Octo...

Notice: Meatco prohibits sale of stock theft

14 Sep 2018

Meatco strongly urges producers, auctioneers and the entire cattle indus...

EU clients visit Meatco

14 Sep 2018

Meatco successfully hosted a European Union (EU) customer delegation fro...

MeatMa hosts promotional activities in the south

14 Sep 2018

The second MeatMa roadshow in the southern part of the country was held ...

MeatMa insights: Rewards card

07 Sep 2018

Launched in 2014, MeatMA is a complete range of quality value-added meat...

Meatco rewarded with entire Norwegian quota

07 Sep 2018

Meatco now supplies 1,600 tonnes of beef to the Norwegian market, which ...

Notice - New booking and notification process for producers

31 Aug 2018

Following the simplification of the booking and merit point system, Meat...

Meatco associates with UK-based Greene King

24 Aug 2018

Meatco recently got approval to serve premium meat to Greene King, a com...

Cattle breeds and their characteristics

24 Aug 2018

There are 25 different breeds of cattle in Namibia and, much like rugby ...

Notice: Service persons to contact

17 Aug 2018

Producers are hereby informed of the contact persons in their respective...

Permit day held in Gam

17 Aug 2018

Meatco, through the Gam Farmers’ Association, organised the first ...

Meatco exhibits at 3rd Annual SADC Industrialisation Week

10 Aug 2018

Namibia hosted the 3rd Annual SADC Industrialisation Week from 30 July t...

Namibia’s Kapana connoisseurs crowned

10 Aug 2018

The 2018 Kapana Cook-off Competition grand finale was held on 4 August a...

Central Region Kapana Cook-off well organised

03 Aug 2018

On 28 July 2018, Nedbank Namibia in partnership with MeatMa, Namibia Che...

Climate Smart Community Based Rangeland and Livestock Adaptation (CBRLA) Part 2

03 Aug 2018

Shamathe was, however, quick to point out that this climate change drive...

Eastern Region Kapana Cook-off Competition promotes diversity

27 Jul 2018

The Eastern Region Kapana cook-off Competition was held on 21 July 2018 ...

Global beef markets

27 Jul 2018

The major factor driving demand in the global beef market is the rise in...

Coastal Kapana cook-off competition participants bring their A-game

20 Jul 2018

The coastal Nedbank Kapana cook-off Preliminary Round took place on Satu...

Farmers taught how to navigate economic crisis

20 Jul 2018

Economies go through cycles and farmers must manage their farms and fina...

Meatco commissions new fire pump at Windhoek Factory

13 Jul 2018

Managing hazards and risks within the workplace is an important aspect o...

President unhappy with redline

13 Jul 2018

President Hage Geingob has voiced Namibia’s dissatisfaction with s...

Opening of Special Delivery Agreement

09 Jul 2018

Signing: 9 July until 20 July 2018 Slaughter: 6 August to 28 September...

Nedbank Kapana competition sizzles in Northern pre-round

06 Jul 2018

Nedbank Namibia in conjunction with MeatMa, Namibia Chefs Association (N...

Agricultural GDP slows

06 Jul 2018

The contribution to the gross domestic product of primary and secondary ...

US Ambassador to Namibia tours Meatco Plant

29 Jun 2018

Meatco is expected to ship its first consignment of beef to the Un...

Meat preparation as per Meatco

29 Jun 2018

Meatco remains one of the establishment’s that promises a shelf-li...

Meatco holds 32nd Annual General Meeting (AGM)

26 Jun 2018

Meatco held its 32nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 22 June 2018 at the...

Meatco Annual report released at 32nd AGM

26 Jun 2018

Meatco held its 32nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 22 June 2018 at the...

Mobile Slaughter Unit delivers on promise

22 Jun 2018

Meatco’s Mobile Slaughter Unit (MSU) that was introduced into the ...

Dry season feeding strategies in Namibia

22 Jun 2018

If grazing is not supplemented during the winter months, an animal&rsquo...

AGM Nr 32 Agenda & Amended Meatco Member Standard Meeting Rules & Procedures v2

18 Jun 2018

../files/files/180615_MN_SR_AGM_Nr32_Agenda_final.pdf ../files/files...

Meatco Foundation gives back to community

15 Jun 2018

As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), the Meatco Fo...

Meatco reinstates 15% VAT on cattle procured at the Windhoek abattoir

15 Jun 2018

Due to the current confusion and room for various interpretations regard...

MEATCO PRODUCER PROXY FORMS

12 Jun 2018

All producers who were Meatco members as at 30 June 2013 are also invite...

MeatMa hold roadshows in Erongo Region

08 Jun 2018

MeatMa, Meatco’s product brand for the local market, held promotio...

The importance of an AGM

08 Jun 2018

It is annual general meeting season – the time of the year when mo...

Meatco-produced beef remains of premium quality

01 Jun 2018

In accordance with the Meat Industry Act of 2002, Namibian meat is ...

Meatco reaches blood drive target

01 Jun 2018

The Namibia Blood Transfusion Services (NAMBTS) team recently visited Me...

The advantages of forming an agricultural cooperative

24 May 2018

An agricultural cooperative is a formal form of farmer collective action...

Meatco Annual General Meeting Scheduled for 22 June 2018

21 May 2018

As per Section 14 (8) of the Meatco Act 1 of 2001, notice is hereby give...

AU Commission Chairperson pays courtesy call to Meatco

18 May 2018

African Union Commission Chairperson, His Excellency Mr Moussa Faki Maha...

Meatco represented at the Nedbank Kapana cook-off 2018 launch

18 May 2018

Nedbank Namibia in conjunction with sponsors such as Meatco unleashed th...

Agriculture Minister !Naruseb visits Meatco

18 May 2018

Recently-appointed Minister of Agriculture, Water and Forestry (MAWF), H...

Meatco’s Canning Department gets a clean bill of health from Lucky Star

11 May 2018

Meatco’s Cannery department was audited on 24 April 2018 by Lucky ...

How to use Meatco GO App

11 May 2018

How to use Meatco GO App 1. &...

Mongolian delegation learns from Meatco’s operations

03 May 2018

Meatco through the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) hosted a mee...

The importance of vaccinating your cattle

03 May 2018

Vaccines can prevent a wide range of diseases that can cause reduced pro...

Notice: Meatco reopens window for signing Special Delivery Agreements for the second period

27 Apr 2018

Meatco has heeded the requests of producers who do not have slaughter sp...

Notice: Meatco abattoir placed under quarantine

27 Apr 2018

Meatco’s export abattoir is currently under a red-cross permit aft...

Notice: Meatco Windhoek Abattoir to remain open in May

27 Apr 2018

The Meatco Windhoek abattoir will continue to operate as normal during t...

Revamped Okangoho crush pen provides increased marketing opportunities to farmers

20 Apr 2018

The Okangoho Multi-purpose Cooperative through the Meatco Foundation las...

Notice: Value Added Tax on livestock at abattoirs

20 Apr 2018

Following a directive from the Ministry of Finance’s (MoF) Inland ...

Mobile Slaughter Unit delivers on promise

20 Apr 2018

Meatco’s Mobile Slaughter Unit (MSU) that was introduced into the ...

Meatco urges farmers not to overload delivery trucks

13 Apr 2018

Livestock transportation should result in as little stress to the animal...

Notice: Meatco reminds producers to verify documentation and deliver EU compliant animals

13 Apr 2018

Meatco is reminding producers to verify all documentation and to deliver...

Maintaining healthy cattle during winter

13 Apr 2018

Colder temperatures raise nutrient requirements of both cows and calves....

Namibians warmly embrace the MeatMa product brand

06 Apr 2018

Namibians in 2017 consumed through MeatMa outlets over 500,000 kg o...

Meatco guarantees quality products at all times

06 Apr 2018

Meatco constantly strives to meet the demands of an ever-changing and co...

Meatco stands out at the 2018 PMR Awards

06 Apr 2018

LTR- Acting Chief Executive Officer Jannie Breytenbach and Ex...

Making livestock farming more climate-smart with Dr Axel Part 2

06 Apr 2018

Climate change is expected to seriously impact fodder production in Nami...

Making livestock farming more climate-smart with Dr Axel Part 1

29 Mar 2018

IN THE worst-case scenario, the climate of Windhoek in 2030 will be like...

Meatco urges producers to honour their delivery contracts

29 Mar 2018

The beef industry provides food and livelihood to thousands of people in...

Notice: Meatco clarifies weekly produce price changes

23 Mar 2018

In a bid to remain a successful and profitable business in the interest ...

Meatco producer prices at a record high

23 Mar 2018

Meatco has increased producer prices, which are now at their highest lev...

Tracing beef from farm-to-fork

16 Mar 2018

Meatco sells beef products to high-end retail outlets, restaurant chains...

The VCF vital to the sustenance of the Namibian meat industry

16 Mar 2018

The Veterinary Cordon Fence (VCF), also referred to as the “Red Li...

Meatco products safe from listeria risk

09 Mar 2018

Earlier this week, Meatco issued a media release assuring our consumers ...

Construction of Okangoho crush pen nearing completion

09 Mar 2018

Construction of the Okangoho crush pen, an initiative of the Meatco Foun...

Meatco advises caution to public

05 Mar 2018

Meatco has recently come across concerning social media posts regarding ...

Special message from Acting Chief Executive Officer: Jannie Breytenbach

02 Mar 2018

Dear valued producers, Meatco understands the current looming drought th...

Notice: Slaughter space

02 Mar 2018

Slaughter space during March is extremely limited and producers must ple...

New online Booking System to be efficient

02 Mar 2018

Meatco is in the process of introducing an improved booking system that ...

Meatma now selling at Choppies.

23 Feb 2018

In August 2014, Meatco launched MeatMa product brand and MeatMa Windhoek...

Nguvauva recognised by farmers association

23 Feb 2018

Meatco’s Communal Producer of the Year 2016, Esegiel Nguvauva, was...

New CAB members appointed by outgoing minister of Agriculture

23 Feb 2018

Honourable John Mutorwa recently unveiled new members of the Cooperative...

Drought preparedness in communal areas with Dr Axel (part two)

16 Feb 2018

Imagine you had a factory that makes toilet paper. Imagine too that ever...

Construction of Okangoho crush pen starts

16 Feb 2018

Construction of the Okangoho crush pen, an initiative of the Meatco Foun...

World: Beef (Cattle Meat) - Market Report. Analysis and forecast to 2025

16 Feb 2018

Global beef market revenue amounted to US$259,182 million in 2015, dropp...

Notice: Meatco pays out N$1.9 million to producers for the fourth delivery period of 2017

09 Feb 2018

On 2 February 2018, Meatco paid a total of N$1.9 million for the N$2.50 ...

Notice: Contract signing period

09 Feb 2018

To secure a slaughter space in the 2nd period of 2018, Meatco woul...

Meat Board rolls out producer registration exercise

02 Feb 2018

In August 2017, the Meat Board of Namibia intensified its livestock prod...

Drought preparedness in communal areas with Dr Axel part 1

02 Feb 2018

The following is adapted from an earlier article by Dr Axel Rothague, fo...

AGRARIA visits Meatco Okapuka feedlot

26 Jan 2018

Brazilian based Agraria recently visited the Meatco Okapuka feedlot with...

POYA WINNER LONDON EXPERIENCE

26 Jan 2018

First of all, our sincere appreciation to Meatco for making possible thi...

CHINESE VICE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE VISITS MEATCO

26 Jan 2018

Vice Minister Qu Dongyu led a delegation of officials from his ministry ...

Notice: Meatco Windhoek Factory closing dates 2017

08 Dec 2017

The Meatco Windhoek Factory will be closed as from Wednesday, 20 Decembe...

Notice: Meatco offices closure for 2017

01 Dec 2017

All Meatco regional offices will be closed from Monday, 18 December 2017...

Notice: Meatco Fixed Price Contract to run until March 2018

01 Dec 2017

Producers are hereby informed that the Fixed Price Contract will be avai...

Meatco Foundation and UNIL erect crush pen

24 Nov 2017

The Foundation, Meatco’s socio-economic responsibility vehicle, in...

Notice: First contract signing period for 2018

24 Nov 2017

As from 1 November 2017, our valued producers can sign Slaughter Cattle ...

Dr Brett Barham consults on beef cattle conformation

17 Nov 2017

When performing a visual evaluation of the animal, note the following fe...

Understanding the Chinese market

17 Nov 2017

The announcement in May last year that Meatco had received CNCA app...

Changes to the Fixed Price Slaughter Contract

17 Nov 2017

Meatco recently made a few contractual modifications to the Fixed Price ...

Hygiene micro-organisms tested at the Meatco lab

10 Nov 2017

Meatco’s laboratory aims to guarantee outstanding quality at all t...

The life of an employee after a workplace injury

10 Nov 2017

Following an ammonia leak that occurred on 8 March 2017 at the Meatco Wi...

Notice: Contract pay-outs for the third period of 2017

10 Nov 2017

Meatco recently paid the N$2.50 contract premium to producers who signed...

Notice: Scheduled Meatco permit days

03 Nov 2017

Meatco hosts permit days at Otjituuo on Monday 6 and Tuesday 7 November ...

MeatMa products

03 Nov 2017

Stetson Legend wors Chief's Choice ...

Meatco Factory visitors to provide identification

03 Nov 2017

The Food Safety System Certification (FSSC) 22000 and British Retail Con...

China Meat Association holds talks with Meatco

03 Nov 2017

A total of 20 members of the China Meat Association (CMA) visited Meatco...

Consultation with Dr Axel Rothauge on grazing continued (Part 2 of 2)

27 Oct 2017

As mentioned last week, grasses in Namibia seldom have the chance t...

NOTICE: CONTRACT PREMIUM FOR 2018 ANNOUNCED

27 Oct 2017

Every October Meatco announces the contract premium for the coming year....

Okakarara permit day delivers

27 Oct 2017

Meatco’s permit day initiative for communal areas has gained momen...

Notice: First contract signing period for 2018

20 Oct 2017

As from 1 November 2017, our valued producers can sign Slaughter Cattle ...

Dr Axel Rothauge consults farmers on grazing (Part 1 of 2)

20 Oct 2017

Heavy rain in several parts of the country is always a delight for ...

Meatco FPSC quotas and applications

13 Oct 2017

Meatco has provisioned an additional slaughter quota of 1 800 cattle usi...

Effects of inadequate transport conditions on the product

13 Oct 2017

Lately, the number of double deck trucks that deliver cattle to Meatco&r...

Importance of Agriculture in Namibia

06 Oct 2017

Agriculture is the lifeblood of Namibia; it is in our bones, in our drea...

Weather expectations for Southern Africa

06 Oct 2017

The 21st Annual Southern Africa Regional Climate Outlook Forum (SARCOF-2...

Completed Helena crush pen beneficial to the community

06 Oct 2017

From 5 to 7 September 2017, Meatco held the first permit day at the rece...

USA audits Namibian beef production systems

29 Sep 2017

On 12 September 2017, Namibia through the Directorate of Veterinary Serv...

Meatco continues to invest in agricultural shows

29 Sep 2017

As Namibia’s largest meat processing and meat marketing entity, Me...

Agricultural productivity in the spotlight

29 Sep 2017

The Bank of Namibia (BoN) recently hosted its annual symposium under the...

Meatco engages NNFU

22 Sep 2017

On 19 September 2017, Meatco engaged the Namibia National Farmers Union ...

Non-contract slaughter option opened

22 Sep 2017

Due to available slaughter space, Meatco Livestock Procurement Managemen...

Notice: Meatco Windhoek Factory halts operations

22 Sep 2017

Meatco’s Windhoek Factory will be closed from 27 September to 1 Oc...

NORWEGIAN QUOTA'S IMPORTANCE TO MEATCO

15 Sep 2017

Norway is a very rewarding market for Namibia and the hope is that as ma...

Weekly Prices 11 -17 Sep 2017 (week 37)

08 Sep 2017

For 2017 :11 Sept -17 Sept 2017...

Fixed Contract Prices Week 40-50

08 Sep 2017

...

Okahandja Cold Storage -an outstanding achievement

08 Sep 2017

After its conversion earlier this year, Meatco Okahandja Cold Storage ha...

A simplified explanation on Import/Export parity

08 Sep 2017

Export Parity Price (EPP) is defined as the price a producer receives or...

World beef exports: Ranking of countries

01 Sep 2017

India was the largest exporter of beef in the world in 2016, followed by...

Quality Assurance chasing zero tolerance

01 Sep 2017

Of all functions in the food processing industry, Quality Assurance (QA)...

Fixed Contract Prices Week 40-48

25 Aug 2017

...

Weekly Prices 28 Aug -03 Sept 2017 (week 35)

25 Aug 2017

GRADE 200-219.9...

Annasruh moving forward

25 Aug 2017

The first phase of the Annasruh feedlot that is situated in the Omaheke ...

FLMs back in full swing in 2017

25 Aug 2017

Meatco’s Farmer Liaison Meetings for communal areas commenced in K...

Notice: Weekly Fixed Price Contract signing deadline

25 Aug 2017

Producers are hereby informed that the weekly deadline to sign contracts...

Importance of value addition

18 Aug 2017

Namibia’s Growth at Home Strategy reinforces the importance of acc...

Nguvauva receives bull from Meatco

18 Aug 2017

Esegiel Nguvauva who was crowned Communal Producer of the Year 2016, rec...

Fixed Contract Prices

18 Aug 2017

...

Weekly Producer Price

18 Aug 2017

For 2017 :21 Aug -27 Aug 2017 (week 34) ...

Notice: 31 August 2017 D-Day for signing contracts

11 Aug 2017

31 August 2017 is the last signing date for Delivery Agreements for the ...

Special Delivery Agreement for September 2017

11 Aug 2017

Meatco’s Livestock Procurement Management approved signing of a Sp...

Kapana cook-off champion crowned

04 Aug 2017

On Saturday 29 July 2017, the third annual Nedbank Kapana cook-off came ...

Meatco educates staff on job evaluation principles

04 Aug 2017

In 2010, the Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) embarked on a job regr...

INTRODUCTION OF THE MEATCO FIXED PRICE SLAUGHTER CONTRACT (FPSC)

04 Aug 2017

The beef production industry is an ever-evolving one, thus Meatco n...

Weaner price increase and its effect on Meatco’s sustainability

28 Jul 2017

The current high weaner price paid for by South African agents at auctio...

The role of the Agricultural Trade Forum: What is in it for Meatco?

28 Jul 2017

The Agricultural Trade Forum (ATF) was established in 2003 as per sectio...

Notice: Signing for the 4th contract period

21 Jul 2017

Producers are reminded that the signing of the Delivery Agreement for th...

NLMC upholds the agricultural industry in Namibia

21 Jul 2017

The National Livestock Marketing Committee (NLMC) through the Meat Board...

Meatco is still the farmers partner

14 Jul 2017

The 2016 Bureau of Food and Agriculture Policy (BFAP) Outlook Conference...

Beef consumption trends in Namibia and elsewhere

14 Jul 2017

The rising and steady consumption of beef both locally and international...

Shelf life product testing at Meatco

07 Jul 2017

Shelf life refers to the use-by date or the length of time that a food i...

MeatMa exhibits at Omatako Expo

07 Jul 2017

The Otjozondjupa Region hosted the Omatako Expo for the first time from ...

Inside Meatco Tannery

30 Jun 2017

Meatco’s Okapuka Tannery employs 38 people but the sophisticated a...

Meatco Foundation empowers farmers in NCA

30 Jun 2017

The Rangeland and Marketing Development Support Action (RMDSP-NCA) facil...

Meatco Annual Report 2016/17

26 Jun 2017

Please click here for our 2016/2017 Annual Report ...

MeatMa part of Nedbank Kapana Cook-off

23 Jun 2017

Through the MeatMa brand, Meatco is involved in the 2017 Nedbank Kapana ...

Meatco holds stakeholder meeting

23 Jun 2017

On Friday, 16 June 2017 Meatco held a consultative meeting with commerci...

Stakeholders engagement

16 Jun 2017

Meatco Namibia engaged with stakeholders from various farmer association...

Grass planning and climate change

16 Jun 2017

The effects of climate change are felt the world over and are especially...

Importance of agriculture to NDP 5 and Namibia

16 Jun 2017

The agricultural sector is one of the critical segments in the newly int...

Meatco-produced beef remains of premium value

09 Jun 2017

The Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) is the biggest meat-processing ...

Meatco Namibia Windhoek Factory appraised

09 Jun 2017

Meatco receiving an A-rating during the annual British Retail Consortium...

KEITI and EIF visit Meatco

02 Jun 2017

The Korea Environmental Industry and Technology Institute (KEITI) throug...

Top 10 Producers January to April 2017

02 Jun 2017

Top 10 Producers for: January 2017 Names ...

Progress and expansion of feedlots

26 May 2017

The Meatco Okapuka feedlot has a standing capacity of 9 000 cattle. The ...

Meatco Board co-opted members appointed

26 May 2017

Dr Diana van Schalkwyk and Mr. Silas Kishi Shakumu have been appointed a...

Notice: Offloading Protocol at Meatco

19 May 2017

Meatco hereby informs producers that in future before departing, the tra...

Okakarara Auction Kraal procures great cattle numbers

19 May 2017

Meatco’s permit day initiative for communal areas has gained momen...

NTF hosts public-private dialogue

19 May 2017

The Namibia Trade Forum (NTF) hosted the first public-private growth str...

Meatco Okahandja Cold Storage certified top in Africa

12 May 2017

After converting the Okahandja Abattoir into an Export Cold Storage Faci...

Bonus payment to producers for cattle marketed in the 2016/17 financial year

12 May 2017

Meatco is proud to announce that we will be paying a bonus of 0.75c per ...

Helena crush pen has positive impact on farmers

05 May 2017

In 2016 Meatco’s social responsibility vehicle, the Meatco Foundat...

Notice: Third contract signing period

05 May 2017

We would like to remind producers that the last day for signing a delive...

Notice: Classification and ranking done by number, not by name

28 Apr 2017

Producers are reminded that Meatco’s producer classification and r...

Deliver only Healthy animals to Meatco

28 Apr 2017

Dr. Kandongo, veterinarian at Meatco urged producers to deliver onl...

Notice: Ensure movement permits are valid

21 Apr 2017

Meatco informs producers that movement permits must be valid and permits...

Notice: Contract signings and payouts

13 Apr 2017

Producers have until 31 May 2017 to sign Slaughter Cattle Delivery Agree...

MEATCO AN AFRICAN INSPIRATION

07 Apr 2017

The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has identified Meatco as one...

Meatco rated highest in four PMR awards

31 Mar 2017

Based on the Namibian survey conducted during September and October 2016...

Overall impact of the Meatco Comprehensive Health Management Service Project

24 Mar 2017

In December 2014, the Meatco Foundation and its partners implemented the...

GPS specialist Jason Togher shares his experience at Meatco

24 Mar 2017

Global Protein Solutions (GPS) Operations Specialist: Slaughtering and D...

Dr Axel Rothauge consults farmers on rangeland management after drought

24 Mar 2017

In most parts of Namibia, February 2017 has been a good rainfall month. ...

An inside look at Meatco's two Top Producers for 2016

24 Mar 2017

Esegiel Nguvauva recently walked away with the title of Communal Produce...

Meatco awarded top Producers for 2016

17 Mar 2017

R-L Meatco's Executive: Operations Jannie Breytenbach and Holla...

MeatMa Independence Special

17 Mar 2017

INDEPENDENCE SPECIAL at MeatMa BONANZA in Oshakati: 10kg boxes Beef Stew...

Meatco awards Top Producers for 2016

14 Mar 2017

The Meatco Producer of the Year Awards were held on Friday 10 March 2017...

Ammonia gas leakage Progress update

10 Mar 2017

6) Employees were released on 09 March 2017. Despite the nature of expos...

Beef measles a concern for operations

10 Mar 2017

Concerns have been raised about the amount of beef measles cases detecte...

Meatco invests in future veterinarians

09 Mar 2017

Meatco's Manager: Corporate Affairs, Rosa Thobias with NaVSA me...

Producers share their reasons for delivering cattle to Meatco

06 Mar 2017

“Although on a smaller scale compared to now, I always slaughtered...

Criteria for the 2017 Meatco Producer Awards

24 Feb 2017

Every year, Meatco recognises and rewards our most consistent and hardwo...

Meatco still concerned about water levels

24 Feb 2017

The Von Bach dam from the distance The current...

Minister of Agriculture, Water and Forestry reappoints Meatco Board

24 Feb 2017

On 21 February 2017, the Minister of Agriculture, Water and Forestry, Ho...

Woermann Brock Becomes a Meatco Client

17 Feb 2017

The Meat Corporation of Namibia launched Meat Marketing Africa (Mea...

Membership at Meatco

10 Feb 2017

Namibian farmers are encouraged to apply for Meatco membership to build ...

Notice: Contract signing period

10 Feb 2017

Producers are reminded that the contract signing for the second per...

Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Namibia visit Meatco

03 Feb 2017

Delegates from the Iranian Embassy, FLTR- Sey...

Annasruh Feedlot- creating a marketing platform for weaner production in Omaheke

03 Feb 2017

The building of feeding pens underway at Annasruh Feedlo...

Meatco's Business Overview with Ingo Schneider (CFO)

27 Jan 2017

Best wishes for 2017. As the new year is starting I as the Chief Fin...

Herewith a notice on some of the new faces in our remote offices

20 Jan 2017

As from Thursday 19 January 2017, Gillie Bassingthwaighte wil...

Cattle a possible solution to global warming

09 Dec 2016

Over the past few years scientists have focused their attention on rumin...

Thoughts on the 21st World Meat Congress

09 Dec 2016

The International Meat Secretariats’ (IMS) much-anticipated W...

Ministry of Agriculture announces new PS appointment

09 Dec 2016

The Minister of Agriculture Water and Forestry, Honourable John Mutorwa,...

Meatco markets and sales across the globe

02 Dec 2016

The beef industry, being a major exporting entity globally, undergoes co...

Media Day

25 Nov 2016

Meatco Namibia had their Media day under the theme "Market Diversif...

Notice: Slaughter line-up for the rest of 2016 and January 2017

25 Nov 2016

2016 has been a demanding year for Meatco’s Operations department ...

Meatco producer price at a record high

25 Nov 2016

In what has been one of the most challenging years in the history of the...

Only four days left to sign a Meatco delivery contract for the first delivery contract period of 2017

25 Nov 2016

If you wish to slaughter your animals during the first delivery contract...

Meatco products in the local market

18 Nov 2016

The MeatMa range is a complete assortment of value-added beef products p...

Meatco participates in Invest in Namibia Conference 2016

18 Nov 2016

Along with more than 1700 delegates from Namibia and across the globe, M...

Year-to-date Livestock Statistics

18 Nov 2016

Since Meatco wants to ensure affordability, flexibility, effectiveness a...

Meatco Namibia participates at Invest in Namibia Conference 2016

11 Nov 2016

Meatco along with more than 1700 participants from across the...

Permit day scheduled for Queen Sophia

11 Nov 2016

Meatco will be hosting a permit day on 15 and 16 November 2016 at the Qu...

Meatco fulfils Norwegian quota for 2016

11 Nov 2016

The Meat Corporation of Namibia filled the Norway export quota of 1...

Meatco Board Press Release – Okapuka Feedlot

29 Oct 2016

The Meatco Board wishes to inform and reassure the Namibian nation, farm...

Market Diversification

21 Oct 2016

In business, diversification means branching out into other marketplaces...

Notice: Contract Premium For 2017 Announced

21 Oct 2016

Every October Meatco announces the contract premium for the coming year,...

Sustainable cattle production in northern Namibia

14 Oct 2016

The Meatco Foundation embarked on a trip to Rundu in the north of N...

Weather expectation for 2016/17

14 Oct 2016

The annual SADC rainfall outlook represents a good opportunity for ...

Meatco donates N$5000 worth of meat to NAFAU

14 Oct 2016

Meatco donated meat products to the value of N$5000 to the Namibian Food...

Meatco Foundation unveils first Annual Report

23 Sep 2016

The Meatco Foundation – the company’s Corporate Social Inves...

Water Advisory Council members appointed

23 Sep 2016

In September this year the Minister of Agriculture, Water and Forestry (...

First Consignment Off To Hong Kong

23 Sep 2016

After receiving approval to start exports to Asian markets in May, Meatc...

Status Quo on Meatco Okapuka Feedlot

23 Sep 2016

DVS Actions: On Friday, 2 September 2016 at 16h30, Meatco was in...

Animal health, welfare and documentation

07 Oct 2016

Meatco reminds producers of how important it is to adhere to the Animal ...

Notice: Feedlot discussed at Board level

16 Sep 2016

Meatco Board Chairperson Dr Martha Namundjebu-Tilahun would like to assu...

Meatco creates networking platform at Okakarara Trade Fair

16 Sep 2016

The annual Okakarara Trade Fair celebrated a decade this year with Meatc...

Exports to the USA ready to start

16 Sep 2016

12 September 2016 marked the implementation date when Namibia could star...

A healthy workforce ensures healthy production

16 Sep 2016

The annual medical examination for Tannery personnel took place from 12 ...

Cannery and Tannery operations running smoothly

16 Sep 2016

2016 has been a fairly busy yet productive year for Meatco’s Canni...

Mobile Slaughter Unit doing well

16 Sep 2016

Meatco’s Mobile Slaughter Unit (MSU) started operating at Mutambo ...

Meatco explains new business model to NCA farmers

09 Sep 2016

Meatco Namibia kicked off the second round of communal Farmers Liaison M...

Meatco feeds vulnerable children in northern Namibia

09 Sep 2016

As part of its corporate responsibility, Meatco donated food to orphans ...

Meatco Ceo Recognised For Leadership And Dedication

02 Sep 2016

Meatco CEO Adv. Vekuii Rukoro FLTR: Tim P...

Meatco Awarded Remainder Of Norway Beef Export Quota

02 Sep 2016

The Meat Board of Namibia has reallocated the rema...

Indonesian delegation tours Meatco's Windhoek Abattoir

29 Aug 2016

High-ranking diplomats from the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia off...

Meatco pays courtesy call to governor

15 Sep 2016

Meatco Namibia recently paid a courtesy call to the governor of the Otjo...

Meatco invests in Omaheke and Otjozondjupa communities

19 Aug 2016

The Meatco Foundation and Unil from Norway undertook an inspection and a...

Meatco attends 8th Heads of Missions Conference

19 Aug 2016

Current and former Heads of Missions attended a conference at the Namibi...

Positive outcome from special members meeting

19 Aug 2016

The chairperson of the Board postponed the Meatco special members’...

Fourth contract signing period

12 Aug 2016

The signing of Delivery Agreements for the fourth contact period that be...

Notice: Second period contract premium payout and fourth contract signing period

05 Aug 2016

For the second contract period in 2016, which stre...

Mobile abattoir impresses at first test slaughter

05 Aug 2016

Meatco successfully ran the first test slaughter of the Mobile Slaughter...