Category: Agriculture
Opinion: “What’s the Deal with Agriculture in Namibia? Is it Worth Pursuing?”
By: Dortea Nakandjibi Someone recently asked me: “What’s the deal with agriculture in Namibia? Is it worth pursuing?” Here’s the honest truth: Namibia’s agriculture sector is both full of potential and facing major challenges. Did you know that agriculture…
Govt Urged to Prioritise Traditional Crops in Green Schemes
Annakleta Haikera The lack of seed production in some parts of Namibia has significantly affected subsistence farmers, prompting calls for government intervention. As such, Johannes Hausiku, Chairperson of the Kavango West Farmers Union, has urged the government to…
Can Artificial Insemination Beef Up Namibia’s Export Game?
Justicia Shipena Artificial insemination (AI) in livestock is emerging as a transformative opportunity for Namibia’s agricultural sector, promising enhanced genetic quality, reduced breeding costs, and greater efficiency. However, questions linger about the technology’s long-term suitability and sustainability in the…
Subsistence Farmers Urged to Take Advantage of Good Rains
Annakleta Haikera After a year of empty traditional silos (sihete) due to a prolonged drought, subsistence farmers in the Kavango West region have swiftly resumed ploughing their fields, encouraged by recent good rains. During a visit by The…
Mutambo Maowe Quarantine Farm To Be Renovated
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform says it will renovate and upgrade the Mutambo Maowe quarantine facilities next year. This was revealed by the Ministry’s executive director Ndiyakupi Nghituwamata who visited key agricultural facilities…
Opinion: Addressing Multi-faceted Challenges in Kavango West
By: Hopolang Phororo The impacts of climate change are very real and this, I saw first-hand during a recent UN joint visit to Kavango West. One notices the dry soils, the visible rib cages on the livestock, both cattle…
Traditional Authorities Trust Launches Drought Relief Food Drive for 2 300 Families
By: Dolly Menas The Namibia Traditional Authorities Trust (NTAT) has launched a nationwide Drought Relief Food Drive to provide food packages to over 2,300 families affected by severe drought. The initiative with support from its business arm, Oonani Investment…
N$37.2 Million Spent on Live Chick Imports to Date…a market for a commercial hatchery exists
By: Nghiinomenwa-Vali Erastus Namibia spent N$37.2 million importing live chicks over the 12 months ending October 2024, according to the Namibia Statistics Agency’s (NSA) monthly trade statistics. On average, the country has spent N$2.9 million per month on…
Brazil Contributes N$2.1 Million to WFP’s Namibian Zero Hunger Efforts
By: Dolly Menas The Brazilian government has pledged N$2.1 million (US$120,000) to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Namibia to support integrated community-based food systems programs aimed at improving food security and livelihoods in the country….
Borders Closed for Most Vegetable Imports This Month
By: Loise Shiimi The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) has announced that the country’s borders will be closed to nearly all vegetable imports throughout December. From 1 to 31 December, the importation of 15 out of 20 specially controlled…