Category: Agriculture
Namibia’s Banana Planting Trial Project Underway
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB), in collaboration with AvaGro, has initiated the first banana planting field trial project in the Singalamwe area, located in the Zambezi production zone. The trials commenced at the end of…
Schlettwein Reacts to “Disappointing” Agriculture Budget Allocation
By: Justicia Shipena Agriculture Minister Calle Schlettwein has expressed concern that the already struggling green schemes projects are unlikely to achieve their full production capacity due to the latest budget allocation. Schlettwein says one of the factors which have…
Potato Farm Training for Small-Scale Farmers as Country Battles Imports
By: Loise Shiimi With Namibia importing 65% of its potatoes from South Africa, valued at N$538 million annually, the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB), in collaboration with the National Association of Horticulture Producers (NAHOP), is conducting free training sessions…
Extreme Heat Waves Leave Farmers on Edge
By: Annakleta Haikera While thousands braved the scorching summer heat to bid farewell to President Hage Geingob at his final resting place, farmers in the two Kavango regions took proactive measures to mitigate crop and livestock losses as…
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…