The domestic fruit and vegetable market is valued at approximately N$2.3 billion annually, and presents vast opportunities valued at over N$6 billion.
This is according to the Agronomic Board of Namibia.
The Board said that despite challenges, the subsector, particularly in grain irrigation, fruit exports, and agro-processing, present investment opportunities.
To unlock this potential, the Board noted that collaboration between the government and the private sector is vital to overcome various structural barriers, such as:
- High production costs (electricity, seeds, fertilisers);
- Limited processing and logistics infrastructure;
- Need for affordable finance, research and development, and new market access;
- Strengthened phytosanitary controls to ensure export competitiveness
