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The condition and productivity of your rangeland is the foundation on which a productive and viable livestock production enterprise in Namibia should be built. Two of the most important elements of rangeland production and restoration are overgrazing and overstocking. These two elements of rangeland management are very important but are very often confused with each other.

Even if the rangeland situation this year is much better than last year, it is still important for each farmer to determine if there is sufficient fodder available for the current livestock herd on the farm. The available fodder should last for at least 9 months until the next rainy season. The stocking rate calculator can be used to make this calculation if the herbaceous biomass on the farm is known.