Category: Agriculture
Namibia Achieves 55% Vegetable Self-Sufficiency, Reports WFP
By: Dolly Menas Namibia has achieved unprecedented levels of food self-sufficiency, marking a significant milestone in its agricultural sector, according to the UN World Food Programme (WFP). The achievement, highlighted by a 45% self-sufficiency rate, represents the culmination…
Decline in Namibia’s Agronomy Exports Signals Economic Concerns
By: Hertha Ekandjo Namibia witnessed a substantial decline in agronomy exports during the fourth quarter of 2023, indicating economic challenges compared to the previous year’s performance. According to the latest Agriculture and Fishing sector Indicators Bulletin from the…
Daures’ Green Tomato Harvest Reserved for Local Consumption
By: Justicia Shipena Fresh produce to be harvested from the Daures Green Hydrogen Village (DGHV) project will all be consumed locally. This was announced by Jerome Namaseb, CEO of the Daures Green Hydrogen Village during the ongoing Green…
Strong Winds, Rain, and Hail Destroy Northern Crops
By: Loise Shiimi The hopes of a bountiful harvest for many crop farmers this year were dashed when strong winds accompanied by hailstones and rain ravaged fields and gardens in some parts of the north. Ohumba Farming, located…
Govt Allocates Additional N$8 Million to Revitalise Kalimbeza Rice Project
By: Staff Writer President Nangolo Mbumba has announced that the government has earmarked N$8 million in the 2024/2025 fiscal budget to breathe new life into the Kalimbeza National Rice Project. Mbumba disclosed this during Thursday’s Independence Day celebrations…
Kavango East Leaders Call For Reforms in Management of Green Schemes
By: Annakleta Haikera Rundu Constituency Councillor Paulus Mbangu has called for reforms in the management of green schemes, urging that managers be granted full authority to oversee operations and facilitate food security and socio-economic development. Mbangu, during an engagement…
50% of Local Wheat Farmers Quit Production in 2023
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB) has revealed that approximately 50% of Namibian wheat-producing farmers have discontinued wheat production. Only 31 wheat farmers persisted with cultivation nationwide, a significant decline from the 61 farmers recorded in 2022….
Namibia Missing Out on Low-Hanging Fruit in Space Science Sector
By: Dwight Links Namibia’s involvement in the space science sector is currently limited and the country is missing out on potential economic activities and technological benefits associated with the sector. To address this gap, the Ministry of Higher…
Nandi-Ndaitwah Calls for Full Production at Green Schemes Amid Looming Drought
By: Annakleta Haikera Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called upon the government to expedite its efforts in addressing the impact of climate change, warning of an impending severe drought. During the opening session of Swapo’s Central Committee meeting…
14,118 Cattle Exported to South Africa in January 2024 … while 5,931 Slaughtered Locally
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibian producers contributed a total of 20,398 head of cattle for various purposes in January 2024, marking a notable 17.1% increase compared to the same period in 2023. These cattle were designated for beef production…