Category: Agriculture
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…
Over 1.2 Million Namibians FaceSevere Food Insecurity
By: Hertha Ekandjo A recent report from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) paints a grim picture of Namibia’s worsening drought crisis, projecting a sharp increase in food insecurity over the coming months. Currently, more than 38%…
Low Apple Yields Linked to Poor Agro Practices and Limited Resources
By: Loise Shiimi Namibia’s apple production has been lagging, forcing the country to rely on imports to meet local demand. In July 2024 alone, Namibia imported fresh apples worth N$10.1 million, while exporting only N$300,000 worth. Farmers believe…
New EU Deforestation RegulationsTo Enhance Forest Governance
By: Justicia Shipena The introduction of the European Union’s new deforestation regulations presents Namibia with an opportunity to strengthen its forest governance, according to Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform Minister Calle Schlettwein. The regulation could help advance other…
Namibian Hydrologists Attend Groundwater Congress
By: Mathias Hangala Namibian hydrologists were among the participants at the recently concluded annual Groundwater Congress held in Davos, Switzerland. The congress, themed Interacting Groundwater, is a premier international event organised under the auspices of the International…