Category: Agriculture
Omusati Farmers Bear Burden of 488 Dead Pigs
By: Peneyambeko Jonas A total of 488 pigs have died in Okalongo Constituency, Omusati Region, leaving more than 59 pig farmers facing losses of livestock, income and investment. The deaths are creating serious financial losses for small-scale…
87.1% of Farming Households do so Just to Eat … farming is not viewed as an income source but as an act of survival
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala According to the 2025 Namibia Financial Inclusion Survey, most farming households (87.1%) are farming to produce food for self consumption, not for income generation. The survey found that only a small proportion (9.6%) of…
Governor Promotes Food Security Through ‘Governor’s Garden’
By: Annakleta Haikera What was once an unused piece of land at the Kavango East Governor’s Office has been transformed into a vegetable garden. The garden is now providing employment opportunities to six young people, who are gaining…
Aquaculture in Namibia: A Strategic Pillar for Industrialization, Water Resource Development and Sustainable Economic Growth
By: Hiskia Asino Namibia’s pursuit of economic diversification and industrialization under the leadership of President Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah presents a timely opportunity to unlock the full potential of the country’s natural resources. While recent discoveries in the mining, oil…
Zambezi Bream Becoming Scarce in the Region’s Rivers
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala Assessment done on the streams of the Zambezi rivers has revealed the depletion of Zambezi bream and other fish species in the region’s river systems. It has resulted in a call to restock fingerlings for the…
Ohangwena Agriculture Investments Face Test of Economic Returns
By: Peneyambeko Jonas Agricultural and rural water projects in the Ohangwena region are putting public money into land preparation, farming inputs, livestock markets and water infrastructure, but their economic value has yet to deliver returns for the regional masses….
Omalaeti Foods Receives Certification for Animal Feed
By: Staff Writer The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has granted Omalaeti Foods registration certificates for its line of animal feed offerings. The products, being sold under the “Munna” banner, consist of an all-purpose supplement, an…
Market Access Remains a Challenge for Namibian Farmers
By: Peneyambeko Jonas While Namibia continues to encourage youth participation in agriculture and seeks investment in the sector, farmers and economists say the country’s biggest challenge is not production but access to reliable markets. Across the country, farmers are producing…
Indongo Pledges Tractor as Ukwangali Raised N$363,000 for Farming
By: Annakleta Haikera Businessman Frans “Aupa” Indongo has pledged a tractor to the Ukwangali Traditional Authority following a fundraising gala dinner that raised N$363,000 for agricultural equipment. One of the organisers, Mars Kudumo, told The Villager Newspaper that the tractor…
GMO-Related Seeds Face Tight Restrictions and Compliance
By: Dwight Links Farmers who intend to import or plant a specific genetically modified product have to advertise their plans to the public and concerned stakeholders. Farmer Hennie Kruger from Old Smithfield farm in the Tsumeb area confirmed to The…