Agricultural inflation rose by 3.67% year-on-year (September 2024 to September 2025), mainly driven by sharp increases in key operating costs.
The Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU) revealed this in its 2025 Third Quarter Agri-Review.
Animal health expenses were the largest contributor, adding 26.81%, reflecting higher spending on veterinary products and disease-control inputs.
This was followed by increases in maintenance and fixed improvements (9.27%), feed and minerals (5.78%), labour (4.00%), and electricity (2.72%), all of which placed upward pressure on production costs.
The NAU noted that the increases were partially offset by declines in capital expenditure, which decreased by 6.14%, suggesting reduced investment in equipment.
Fuels and oils declined by 1.15% due to lower fuel prices.
Overall, the strong upward movements in operational expenses outweighed the cost reductions, resulting in the net agri-inflation increase recorded for September.
Compiled by: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala
