Category: Agriculture
Omusati Region to Get its Feedlot by October 2026
By: Peneyambeko Jonas Beyond crop production at the Etunda Green Scheme, the government is investing in livestock value addition through the construction of the Etunda Feedlot Project. The construction is expected to be completed in September this year. The…
95 Hectares Allocated for Peanut Butter Production
During an engagement between the Prime Minister and farmers in the Omaheke Region, Chief Tjinaani Maharero of the Maharero Traditional Authority, 95 hectares of land was availed. The land will be used to replicate the Otjombinde community garden project…
Culture, Agriculture, and Tourism Critical for Inclusive Economic Development
By: Peneyambeko Jonas Namibia’s tourism sector has once again been highlighted as one of the country’s most promising industries capable of driving economic growth, creating jobs, and uplifting rural communities. Noted leaders gathered at the Omaludi Agricultural Festival in…
56,612 Live Sheep Exported, 7,432 Slaughtered Locally in April
In April 2026, 64,044 head of sheep were marketed, and 56,612 of these were exported live mostly to South Africa. The marketing for April 2026, however, showed a decline from the 91,000 head marketed in March 2026, according to…
Converting Locusts, Army Worms, and Armored Crickets into Commercially Viable Feeds
By: Hiskia Asino Namibia is a country which experiences sporadic and variable seasonal rainfall. The rural communities in the most part of the country rely predominantly on subsistence agricultural farming which comprises livestock and cereal crops. The impact…
New Mahangu Seeds Tested for Namibia’s Future
By: Peneyambeko Jonas The Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB) and the University of Namibia (UNAM) are advancing efforts to improve food security in Namibia through ongoing research into improved mahangu varieties that could soon be introduced to farmers across…
Agricultural Centres to be Turned into Agricultural Training Centres
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform is currently revamping agricultural centres to operationalise them into agricultural training centres by 2027. According to the acting executive director for Vote 37, Alfred Sikopo, the operationalisation of agricultural training…
Potatoes Still Dominate Import Bill
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala For 2025, Namibian consumers have spent on average N$56 million importing potatoes through wholesalers, retailers, and individual buyers. This is according to the Agriculture and Fishing Indicators Bulletin – Fourth Quarter 2025,…
Oshikoto Region Rice Farming Keeps Gaining Momentum
By: Peneyambeko Jonas Rice production in the Oshikoto Region is steadily gaining momentum, with farmers in local villages expressing optimism about improved yields following recent support and equipment donations. This week, Eagle Media House engaged several local farmers…
Namibia Eyes Banana Self-Sufficiency
By: Peneyambeko Jonas Namibia has taken steps towards reducing its dependence on imported fruits as promising banana harvest trials at Etunda in the Omusati Region showed positive results. For years, Namibia has heavily relied on importing…