Category: Agriculture
Shift to Year-Round Backyard Gardens Crucial for Food Security
Juliana Iikela Over the years, Namibia has been facing a household food crisis exacerbated by climate change-induced droughts and floods affecting various crop-producing regions. Part of this problem has been attributed to the heavy reliance of Namibian crop farmers…
Northern Producers Eager to Supply Cattle to Abattoirs
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Producers situated north of the red line have demonstrated a keen interest in commercially marketing their cattle through auctions and direct sales at newly established abattoirs. This interest is reflected in the increase in cattle…
Cultivating Change: The Journey of Young Farmers in Namibia
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus A new generation of farmers is emerging in Namibia, driven by a passion for agriculture and a commitment to sustainable food production. Among them is Hileni Ataleni, a trailblazer who found her calling in farming…
Economists Predict Changes in Energy and Agriculture Markets
By: Justicia Shipena Economic analysts at Simonis Storm Securities (SSS) anticipate that 2024 will be a pivotal year for commodities, characterised by a significant shift towards deflation, notably in the energy and agricultural sectors. The economic outlook report by…
Farmers Urged to Transform Agricultural Practices for Resilience
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Agricultural Bank of Namibia has called on farmers to embrace transformative measures to mitigate climate-related losses. Agribank’s Technical Advisor for crops and poultry, Hanks Saisai, in a statement issued this week highlighted the challenges…
Schlettwein Denounces LPM’s Land Grab Ultimatum as Illegal
By: Justicia Shipena Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform Calle Schlettwein says advice by the Landless People’s Movement encouraging generational farm workers on the verge of eviction in Omaheke region to grab unoccupied farms is unlawful. Schlettwein…
Extreme Heat Threatens Crops in Kavango East/West Region
By: Annakleta Haikera Subsistence farmers in the Kavango East/West region have expressed concerns that the week-long heatwave they have been grappling with could cause irreparable damage to their crops. Despite receiving good rainfall over the past few months,…
Over 150 000 Cattle Exported on the Hoof… northern abattoirs only slaughtered 4,005 cattle in 2023
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus In 2023, Namibia’s livestock sector marketed a total of 294,938 cattle across various channels. Out of this, 151,808 were exported live on hoof to neighbouring SADC member states, while 104,549 were slaughtered at local A-class…
Ministry Refutes Venaani’s Tractor Claims
By: Dolly Menas The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform (MAWLR) has strongly refuted claims made by official opposition leader McHenry Venaani regarding the purchase of new tractors from China at a cost of N$360 million instead…
Sikondo Green Scheme Leads Economic Advancement in Kavango West
By: Annakleta Haikera The development of the Sikondo Green Scheme irrigation project in Kavango West continues on a positive note with production of vegetables progressing on a consistent basis. The project recently achieved a milestone by delivering its first…