Category: Agriculture
The relationship between seed sowing depth to germination and growth period of a crop
By: Hanks Saisai The successful growth of a crop is commonly influenced by the initial action of propagation, conventionally done through the sowing of seeds into a growing medium or directly into a seed bed. However, a factor frequently…
Opinion: Sustaining Livestock Production: The Role of Irrigated Pasture and Rangeland Management
By: Lilja Uupindi Livestock farming is a cornerstone of Namibia’s agricultural sector, providing food, employment, and income for many rural communities. However, with erratic rainfall patterns, prolonged droughts, and the increasing pressure on natural grazing lands, sustainable livestock production has…
Kavango West in Need of Aquaculture Infrastructure
By: Annakleta Haikera The Kavango West region remains in dire need of aquaculture infrastructure to mitigate human-wildlife conflict. Despite the donation of five boreholes by the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and land Reform, and a local company, last…
Agriculture Ministry Needs Research Facilities
By: Nghiinomenwa-Vali Erastus The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform (MAWLR) needs research facilities capable of investigating animal disease pathogens, developing vaccines, and enhancing plant health and phytosanitary services. According to Agriculture Minister Calle Schlettwein, many of…
Land Ownership Skewness Not Addressed – Schlettwein
By: Dolly Menas Land Reform Minister Calle Schlettwein says budgetary constraints have limited the government’s ability to purchase land from previously advantaged willing sellers thereby affecting the country’s land reform efforts. Speaking at the recent third-quarter Management Review…
Ban on Maize Seeds Import to Remain
By: Justicia Shipena A ban imposed on the importation of maize seeds intended for planting by the government will remain in place until further notice. This was announced by the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform after…
Namibia Strengthens Efforts to Combat Animal and Crop Diseases
By: Dolly Menas Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Calle Schlettwein has emphasised the urgent need to strengthen the country’s defenses against crop and animal diseases to protect the agricultural sector. Speaking at the third-quarter management review…
NAB Restricts Importation of Six Crops Starting February
By: Loise Shiimi The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) has announced that only six horticultural products on the 20-crop special list will be restricted from importation for February 2025. This marks a significant decrease from December 2024, when 15…
Drought Crisis in Kunene Region Persists
Uakutura Kambaekua Several areas in the Kunene region continue to endure a severe drought, which has left thousands of residents in areas, such as Otjiu West, Etanga, Epupa, and parts of Sesfontein, are struggling to access basic necessities…
Namibia-Angola Beef Trade Deal Still Not Finalised
By: Justicia Shipena Five years after Namibia and Angola began negotiating a cattle and meat trade agreement, the deal is yet to be finalised, leaving the anticipated framework for trade between the two nations in limbo. In 2020,…