Category: Agriculture
OTA Allocates 54 Farming Units For Food Production
By: Ludorf Iyambo The Ondonga Traditional Authority (OTA) has confirmed that land in OkashanaKuukongoWanehale has been leased to individuals for agricultural purposes. This was done under the directive of King (Tate Omukwaniilwa) FillimonShuumbwaNangolo. At a press conference this…
//Kharas, Erongo, Hardap, Omaheke Dig Deepest into Pockets for Beef Stew
By: Staff writer People in the //Kharas, Erongo, Hardap, and Omaheke regions paid the most for beef stew per kg at N$96.71 in September 2024. Residents in these regions also paid the most for 750ml white wines in bottles,…
Okongo Farmer Grows Over 60 Banana Trees
By: Loise Shiimi A farmer from Okongo, Elia Wanghende who has been conducting research for many years on how to grow and maintain bananas, has managed to grow 60 plantain trees on his farm. Speaking to Eagle FM,…
65% of Namibian Pork Imports Came from Germany in August
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia imported 724,174 kg of pork, primarily in the form of offal, processed, and fresh pork, to supplement local production last month. This was revealed by the Namibia Livestock and Livestock Product Board (LLPB) in…
Sweeping Reforms Required to Support the Agricultural Sector
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Economic leaders are calling for significant reforms to agricultural laws and policies to enhance output and growth in Namibia’s agricultural sector. Recently, Otjozondjupa Governor James Eurikua called for a review of the country’s livestock marketing strategy…
Plans to Replace N$6 Million in Monthly Banana Imports Begin
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia has launched banana cultivation efforts across the country, aiming to replace more than N$30 million in annual banana imports. Early trials have already been completed in various regions. In partnership with the Namibia Agronomic Board…
Calls to Re-evaluate Livestock Marketing Strategies Made
By: Hertha Ekandjo Otjozondjupa Governor James Uerikua has stressed the urgent need for Namibia to reassess its livestock marketing strategies to focus more on value addition to boost job creation and economic growth. Uerikua said the current practice…
Opinion: Rainfall Alone Cannot Guarantee Optimal Rangeland Recovery
By: Erastus Ngaruka A rangeland refers to land inhabited by native plants (grass, forbs, shrubs and trees) and utilised by domestic and wild animals. Rangelands offer direct or indirect support to all forms of life and are the cheapest…
NAB Targets EU Export Clearance: Talks for EU Approval Ongoing
By: Justicia Shipena The Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB) is currently in discussions with the Ministry of Agriculture to secure third-country approval from the European Union (EU). This approval would certify Namibia’s agricultural exports as safe and fit for…
Agricultural Transformation Key to Ending Hunger – !Gawaxab
By: Hertha Ekandjo Governor of the Bank of Namibia, Johannes !Gawaxab, has stressed the urgent need to transform agriculture to combat hunger, reduce malnutrition, and promote economic growth. Speaking at the Bank’s 25th Annual Symposium on Thursday, he…