Category: Agriculture
Youth Urged to Harness the Power of Native Fruits and Vegetables
By: Annakleta Haikera Esther Haita, a 30-year-old entrepreneur specialising in indigenous fruits and vegetables from Mayara village in Kavango West, is urging young people to tap into the potential of local produce to bolster regional products. Haita, a…
Fish, Vegetable, Milk, Egg Prices On The Rise
By: Staff Writer The affordability of fish keeps dwindling as last month’s figures have shown that the price for fish rose by 16.9% compared to the same month last year. The largest rise is observed in dried, smoked, or salted…
Kavango Communal Farmers Prepare for 2024 Crop Season
By: Annakleta Haikera As the rainy season unfolds, communal farmers in both Kavango regions are actively ploughing their fields in anticipation for the millet and maize season. However, some farmers are still finding it difficult due to limited access to…
On-hoof Cattle Exports Declines as Fish Maintains Top Non-Mineral Spot
By: Staff Reporter Namibia experienced a 35.9% year-on-year (y/y) decrease in live cattle exports in October 2023, contrasting with a substantial 179.2% y/y surge in beef exports. The European Union emerged as the primary destination, trailed by South Africa and…
High Potential For Aquaculture Despite Gaping Challenges
By: Annakleta Haikera Member of Parliament Hilaria Mukapuli has urged Namibians to intensify their efforts in agriculture and explore various methods, including aquaculture, to enhance food production for consumption. Mukapuli believes aquaculture has the potential to bridge the gap…
Namibia’s White Maize Production Still Dependent on Rainfall
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia continues to grapple with its vulnerability to rainfall for food production, as revealed by the latest agricultural data. In 2022, the karst recorded the highest white maize production at 29,842 tons, with a significant 46% relying…
Northern Water Crisis: Economic Dreams Shattered
By: Loise Shiimi The ongoing scarcity of potable water in northern and north-eastern Namibia continues to cast a shadow over the region, not only causing hardships but also hampering economic aspirations. The situation is especially dire in the Oshikoto region,…
No Namibian Beef in USA Markets Since 2020
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia’s beef exports to the United States came to a halt in July 2020 after a brief resurgence that saw 550,576 kilograms of beef crossing the Atlantic Ocean over seven months. The Villager’s analysis has uncovered the…
Cultivating Hope: Magdalena Jose’s Inspiring Journey into Agriculture
By: Annakleta Haikera Twenty-seven years old Magdalena Jose’s journey from university hopeful to budding agricultural entrepreneur is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, marked by mental health battles and the eventual discovery of solace in the fertile…
NIDA Suspends Mangetti Farmworkers for Voicing Out on “Internal Issues”
By: Annakleta Haikera Two workers at the state-owned Kavango Cattle Ranch at Mangetti have been suspended for speaking to the media about the farm’s ongoing troubles attributed to mismanagement. The farm in question is managed under the Namibia Industrial…