Category: Agriculture

Drought Crisis in Kunene Region Persists
Uakutura Kambaekua Several areas in the Kunene region continue to endure a severe drought, which has left thousands of residents in areas, such as Otjiu West, Etanga, Epupa, and parts of Sesfontein, are struggling to access basic necessities…

Namibia-Angola Beef Trade Deal Still Not Finalised
By: Justicia Shipena Five years after Namibia and Angola began negotiating a cattle and meat trade agreement, the deal is yet to be finalised, leaving the anticipated framework for trade between the two nations in limbo. In 2020,…

Ban on SA Maize Import Threatens National Food Security
Dolly Menas The government’s decision to ban the import of maize and palm products from certain regions in South Africa could affect the country’s food security. The ban imposed by the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, was…

Namibia Seeks Partners for Lamb Exports to China
By: Justicia Shipena Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Calle says Namibia is looking for partners to facilitate the export of lamb to China. While Namibia has successfully exported beef to the Chinese market, the export of lamb…

Cucumbers from Daures Green Hydrogen Village Make Retail Debut in Coastal Namibia
By: Justicia Shipena Cucumbers from the first harvest at the Daures Green Hydrogen Village (DGHV) have reached retail stores in coastal Namibia. On Tuesday, the village announced the successful harvest of cucumbers from its climate-controlled greenhouse. “These cucumbers…

Local Mushroom Grower Shares Her Farming Journey … plans to enter Zambian market
By: Mathias Hangala Many aspiring farmers struggle with indecision, uncertain about which farming ventures are most lucrative. For Penepandulo Fillemon, a farmer from Okalongo in the Omusati region, the answer lay in something unique: mushrooms. Fillemon’s journey began…

‘Get Your House in Order,’ Ueitele Tells Amupanda
By: Uaueza Kanguatjivi The High Court hearings over the Veterinary Cordon Fence (commonly known as the Red Line) intensified as representatives for activist Professor Job Shipululo Amupanda withdrew a motion seeking the recusal of Judge Shafimana Ueitele. Ueitele directed Advocates…

Farmers Allowed to Extract 80% Water From Hardap Dam
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Southern farmers can now draw water for irrigation from the Hardap Dam following a government decision last week, enabled by an improvement in the dam’s water levels. The resumption comes after nearly three months (two…

Dam Levels Slowly Improving, But Hardap Remains Closed to Farmers
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Several dams across the country have recorded positive water inflows, with critical reservoirs such as the Von Bach and Hardap dams showing improvements over the past two weeks. This is according to updates issued by…

Opinion: “What’s the Deal with Agriculture in Namibia? Is it Worth Pursuing?”
By: Dortea Nakandjibi Someone recently asked me: “What’s the deal with agriculture in Namibia? Is it worth pursuing?” Here’s the honest truth: Namibia’s agriculture sector is both full of potential and facing major challenges. Did you know that agriculture…