Category: Agriculture
Rice Cultivation Can Reduce 28,317 Tons of Rice Imports
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus A market intelligence report by the Namibia Agronomic Board has revealed that the country’s growing importation of rice to meet local demand offers a significant opportunity for local producers and traders to supply the domestic market….
Trade Dispute Between Mexico-US over GMO’s: Lesson for the Global South
By: Dwight Links ‘The burden of proof of safety’ on the consumption of Genetically Modified (GMO) maize – GMO maize – turned into a major trade dispute between the two north American neighbours, Mexico and the United States…
Proper Grain Storage Can Improve Food Security- Analysts
By: Patemoshela Lukolo Households and commercial producers are urged to invest in proper storage facilities to sustain the shelf life and quality of their grain to improve food security. The country’s crop-producing regions are currently harvesting after plenty of rainfall,…
Govt Backs Its Raw Skin Export Levy Reduction
By: Loise Shiimi The government has backed its decisions to reduce the export levy on raw animal skins and those with little value addition to be exported, saying it is a strategic reform. Last month, the Ministry of Finance announced…
Goal Maize’s Sole Distributorship Agreements Contravened The Law
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Sole Distributorship agreement between Goal Maize and Ondangwa Farmers Market has been found to be contravening the Competition Act section 23(1) for entering into an exclusive distributorship agreement. According to the General Notice…
Uvhungu-Vhungu Green Scheme Operates at Just 50% Capacity
By: Annakleta Haikera The Uvhungu-Vhungu Green Scheme in Kavango East is currently operating at just 50% capacity due to major delays in accessing essential farming equipment. Farm manager, Floris Smith, revealed this on Monday during a visit by The Villager…
More Investment in Agro-processing Required
By: Joseph Jeremia Given Namibia’s potential for agro-processing to boost economic growth and create jobs, analysts are calling for more investment in the sector. With an abundance of agricultural resources, experts argue that the country must prioritise investment in…
Resettled Farmers to Access Loans through Agribank
By: David Shoombe The nine resettled generational farmworkers will have access to agricultural loans through the state-owned Agribank. This was confirmed by the Deputy Executive Director of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Peter Nangolo, last week….
Agro-Processing a Hit-and-Miss in State-run Projects
By: Dwight Links The National Council Standing Committee of Economics and Public Accounts said that the agro-processing projects and endeavors by the state are good initiatives for the upliftment of living standards and the improvement of socioeconomic dimensions in the…
Equipment Shortages Hit Shadikongoro Green Scheme
By: Annakleta Haikera The manager of the Shadikongoro Green Scheme irrigation project, Mutero Joseph, has raised concerns over a persistent lack of essential agricultural tools and equipment. Saying the shortage is significantly hindering production at the scheme which is located…