A former Namibia national rugby player, Dirk Farmer, has turned out to be a successful farmer in the Helmeringhausen district in the Kharas region.
“I am at a resettlement farm called Chames Seud, and I am enjoying it. Farming is actually in my blood. I was taught this business by my late parents, and I am really comfortable doing what I am doing here – working with animals,” Farmer (57) said.
“I have been buying animals ever since I started to work, and luckily I had enough in order to qualify for a resettlement farm after 10 years of applying to be resettled. I can now say I am a full-time farmer and I am striving to make the best of my career,” says.
The former rugby star is farming cattle, sheep, goats, and layer chickens, while he also breeds Boerboels and Fox Terriers.
“It is every farmer’s dream to have healthy livestock, and I am blessed to be well equipped in that department. It is always a challenge when it is not raining, but we have been blessed this year,” he says.
He added: “I have a beautiful family and I have a farm, even though it is a resettlement farm. My only regret is the injuries I have sustained during my playing days.
“But the pleasure I enjoyed on the rugby field I can’t exchange for anything,” he says.
His advice to young, aspiring rugby players is to grab opportunities.
“Today, you can go far because you can be bought by big clubs overseas for big money.
“If an opportunity comes, grab it with both hands. Take the challenge and go play where the exposure and standard is much better,” he added.
