Roaming predators, a limited underground water supply, and the abundance of a poisonous plant known locally as Gifblaar or Otjikurioma continue to impact commercial farming operations in rural communal areas.
Speaking to NBC news, A young communal farmer at Otjovakuatjiti in the Otjombinde Constituency, Kuhepa Marenga said it is not profitable to farm with stud breed in the communal areas.
Marenga noted that they started off with a small number of white Brahman stud cattle with his late father, Karii Marenga, more than 25 years ago.
Various challenges in the area, especially the poisonous plants and predators, did not deter them at all at the time.
Marenga says that if it were not for these challenges, their Brahman cattle could have been at another level, as they have been using quality bulls to improve their genetics.
The farmer is of the opinion that if provided with a resettlement farm, it will be ideal for his project of producing quality livestock to prosper and contribute meaningfully to the country's economy.
At present, Marenga has employed eight people who assist him with livestock rearing.
"If you don't have another area where you have to keep your livestock, no commercial space and here is were I grew up here, hence when it time for the poisonous plant to strike which is normally from September to December. Right now we are okay as you can see the vegetation is still green and during that difficult time we have to relocate some of our livestock. We have small camps so you select those animals that you think are of good quality and place them in small camps until the rainy season start again and than retain them in dangerous the field again, At our other village called Okatuuo you will not find cows that are separated from their small calfs but here we keep the calfs away from their mothers because of predators so we keep them until at four month otherwise they will eaten by predators and you will make loss at the end."
The farmer added that given the plethora of problems faced by the sector, he has learned that diversification is another key aspect and it will require commitment and dedication in order to better his agricultural input.
"if you happened to be a lucky person and government provide you with a small resettlement plots I know with this quality products we have here will become a serious business and sell top quality bulls to fellow farmers in the area."
On his part, the regional councillor of Otjombinde Wenzel Kavaka acknowledged that Marenga has shown dedication and resilience at keeping quality livestock in that area, despite enormous challenges,
Kavaka adds that Marenga is a testimony to other young people in the area and that he deserves support from all relevant stakeholders.