Category: Agriculture
Farmer Transitions from Omahangu to Rice Production
By: Loise Shiimi A northern small-scale pearl millet (omahangu) producer has converted half of his one-hectare field for rice cultivation. Frans Amutenya, a farmer and a Bachelor of Science student in Crop Production at the University of…
Kavango Garden Projects Bear Fruit
By: Annakleta Haikera Several schools in the Kavango East and Kavango West regions are establishing gardens and orchards to boost food production, improve learner nutrition, and support school feeding programmes. One such success story is at Aksel…
19.4 Million Slaughtered Chickens Not Enough
A total of 19,467,326 chickens were slaughtered for domestic consumption in 2025. However, this was not sufficient as the country still imported 20.38 million kilograms (kg) of poultry products, according to the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia. This…
Only 51% of Milk Is Supplied Locally
As from the year 2025, total milk supply amounted to 31.43 million litres, of which local production accounted for 16.74 million litres This is a reflection of milk sufficiency level of 53.3% in 2025, with production peaking in July…
Okongo Farmer Harvests 30,000 Mielies
Loise Shiimi Shivute Leader Shikonda, a farmer and manager of the Okongo Horticulture Association in Ohangwena Region, provided The Villager with an update regarding this year’s harvest, stating that he has harvested about 30,000 mielies (maize) so far. “Maize is…
US$16.61 Million Commitment to Boost African Food Security
By: David Shoombe The African Development Bank Group (AfDB), in partnership with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (ITTA), signed a US$16.61 million deal to promote climate resilience and food security in Africa. Through the agreement, the…
Spain Dominate Nam’s Pork Supply
Pork imports in 2025 amounted to 6.86 million kg, broadly in line with the 6.99 million kg imported in 2024, indicating a 2.0% CONTRACTION. SPAIN dominated at 3.43 million kg (49.9%), followed by South Africa with 1.44 million kg (21.0%),…
Meatco Paid Producers N$1.2 Billion in Last Financial Year
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala For the financial year of 2024/2025, which ended in January last year, Meatco has paid N$1.2 billion to local producers (cattle suppliers) from the south and north of the redline, according to an update from…
Fish Farmers Face Feed Shortage, Governor Urges Local Alternatives
By: Annakleta Haikera Kavango East Region governor, Julius Hambyuka, says fish farmers in the region are facing daunting challenges due to a shortage of fish feed, which is mostly sourced from outside the country. Hambyuka made these…
Global Cocoa Price Decline Challenges Ivorian Farmers
By: David Shoombe Ivory Coast, the largest producer of cocoa in the world, accounting for up to 45% of global cocoa production, finds itself in a challenging predicament as farmers struggle to recover their investments due to declining…