By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala
Competitive bidding at the Namibia Genetics Auction drove prices for breeding bulls and heifers, with the highest-selling bull reaching N$157,000.
An overall average bull price of N$67,129 was recorded at the auction.
The 2025 Namibia Genetics Auction was held on 19 August 2025 at the Bank Windhoek Agra Ring in Windhoek and once again demonstrated the strength and resilience of Namibia’s agricultural sector.
Sponsored by Bank Windhoek and hosted in partnership with Agra Auctions, the event saw the sale of 92 cattle, comprising 40 bulls, 52 heifers, and cows from 14 breeders.
Heifers and cows also collected strong returns, reflecting continued confidence in the future of cattle breeding in Namibia, according to the auctioneers.
The average price for heifers and cows was N$21,000.
The sponsors and auctioneers indicated that the Namibia Genetics Auction remains a cornerstone of the country’s livestock sector, innovation, and in enabling the exchange of top-tier breeding material amongst farmers.
Buyers who attended the auction praised the variety and calibre of animals, emphasising the role of genetic improvement in advancing herd productivity and reinforcing Namibia’s reputation for excellence in livestock production.
Auction chairperson, Rynand Mudge, said the “consistent, good quality genetics is the secret, and our association with Bank Windhoek ties in with that ethos”.
He added that the auction went well, with reasonable average prices for the bulls and female cows of all the breeds.
Bank Windhoek’s Acting Executive Officer of Retail Banking Services, Leon Koch, said the Bank understands the importance of agriculture in livelihoods, adding that a future-thinking mindset prioritising sustainability is essential for agriculture.
He said that between 2023 and 2024, Bank Windhoek spent approximately N$2 million on various agricultural sector initiatives.
The bank also supports initiatives such as the Agra Weaner Championships and the Bank Windhoek Agriculture Series.
Koch also mentioned that Bank Windhoek has prioritised agriculture in its strategy by launching various products to support the agriculture industry.
This includes a Sustainability Loan, which in 2024 disbursed N$407 million in projects, with N$25 million allocated to agriculture. erastus@thevillager.com.na