By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala
One of the country’s main beef processors, Meatco, has indicated that it has budgeted to slaughter 75,000 cattle for the Financial Year (FY) ending January 2026.
So far, the company has slaughtered more than 25,000 animals from the South and the North of the Veterinary Cordon Fence.
Meatco revealed its plan last week during the Farmers’ Seminar, which was concurrently held with other festivities at the Annual Okakarara Trade Fair.
During the meeting, Meatco engaged with farmers, who were predominantly communal farmers.
The company has also committed to procure 8,000 cattle from communal farmers, which will be the highest ever procured.
In 2023, Meatco slaughtered 60,820 cattle, surpassing the budgeted target of 50,000, paying a total of N$946 million to producers, according to the company’s 2023 annual report. Of these, only 5,056 cattle were procured north of the veterinary fence.
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