Category: Agriculture
NAB to Train Grain Millers in Food Safety
From 5 to 24 February 2026, the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) will embark on a Food Safety Training Programme for millers. According to the Board, the training is for the grain millers to align their food safety…
Farmer Generates Approximately N$40,000 Annually from Guava Sales
By: Loise Shiimi Onesmus Germany Ndeumane, who holds an Advanced Diploma in Banking, Finance from the Namibian Institute of Bankers, spent five years searching for a secure job. Unfortunately, he often found himself either unemployed or only able…
Agri-Inflation Rose by 3.67% Year-On-Year
Agricultural inflation rose by 3.67% year-on-year (September 2024 to September 2025), mainly driven by sharp increases in key operating costs. The Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU) revealed this in its 2025 Third Quarter Agri-Review. Animal health expenses were…
N$6 Billion Domestic Market Exists for Fruits and Vegetables
The domestic fruit and vegetable market is valued at approximately N$2.3 billion annually, and presents vast opportunities valued at over N$6 billion. This is according to the Agronomic Board of Namibia. The Board said that despite challenges,…
Illegal Fencing Crisis Deepens in Kavango West
By: Annakleta Haikera The illegal fencing of communal land in the Kavango West Region continues unabated, with authorities warning that the number of confirmed cases are expected to go above 60 as investigations remain ongoing. According to the…
Farmer Encourages Frog Farming
By: Loise Shiimi Tomas Kanime, a researcher and farmer, is encouraging the public to explore the potential of frog farming during the rainy season, as this is when frogs thrive. In an interview with Eagle FM, Kanime…
419,761 Live Chickens (Mostly Chicks) Imported in 11 Months
By the end of November 2025, Namibia had imported 419,761 live chickens. Most of these are day-old chicks from South Africa. In November 2025 alone, the country imported 43,600 live chickens. As at the end of November 2025,…
Mutete Remains a Staple Crop for Kavango Households
By: Annakleta Haikera Mutete (hibiscus) continues to play a vital role in household food security in the Kavango East and Kavango West regions, with an estimated 80 percent of residents growing the leafy vegetable in their backyard gardens for…
First-Time Garlic Farmer Yields 1,500 kg Harvest
By: Loise Shiimi Inonge Mutwa, a beginner garlic grower, recently celebrated her first successful harvest of 1,500 kg in November 2025. Mutwa began her journey in garlic cultivation during the Covid-19 pandemic, motivated by the high demand and soaring prices…
Kavango Farmers Hope for Good Harvest Amid Insect Concerns
By: Annakleta Haikera During the festive season, The Villager visited several subsistence farmers in both the Kavango East and West regions, where mixed reactions were recorded regarding the current rainy season. Many farmers expressed optimism that the…