Category: Agriculture
Over 500 small-scale farmers receive drip irrigation
By: Josefina Lukas THE Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform has invested a combined amount of N$14,7 million to support small scale-farmers improve their yields over the past three years. The deputy minister of agriculture,…
Gender Disparities Persist in Namibia’s Farm Ownership
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus WOMEN own only 24% of commercial farms in Namibia, while the remaining 76% are held by men, according to data unveiled by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA). These statistics shed light on the unequal distribution of commercial…
Agri Sector Shows Growth Despite Challenges
By: Hertha Ekandjo and Anna-Liisa Paulus The agriculture sector in Namibia has exhibited notable growth over the years, overcoming challenges such as drought, limited investment, and financial support from the government. The sector holds the potential to significantly reduce…
Poor coordination hampers food security … as lack of data exposes the need for investment in agricultural research
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus POOR coordination and communication between the government and development agencies is one of the factors hampering effective implementation of policies and programs to improve food security in Namibia. A recent assessment report by the Food and Agriculture…
Nam Egg-sellers See Sales Opportunities With Poultry Import Ban
By: Hertha Ekandjo Namibian egg-sellers say that the ban on the import of poultry products from South Africa can provide sales opportunities for every Namibian poultry farmer and poultry product sellers. The Agriculture Ministry recently announced that due to…
Dates Dominate Export Earnings
By: Justicia Shipena Dates were the biggest export earner of horticulture goods during the second quarter of 2023, recording N$25.8 million in export revenue. Tomatoes and vegetable seeds came in second, reporting N$3.3 million and N$1.4 million in revenue,…
Namibia Seeks Indian Millet Expertise
By: Flora Katutiramambo Officials from the Ministry of Agriculture, Water ans Land Reform has embarked on a learning trip to India, especially for millet seed improvement,to boost food security in the country. As part of the trip to that…
Japan’s N$2 Million To Benefit Kavango West Farmers
By:AnnakletaHaikera A Japan-funded joint monitoring mission has set asideN$2 million to aid agricultural organisations in the Kavango West regionto benefit all local farmers. This follows a visit to four projects by the Japanese Embassy this week. The main reason for…
Kavango West Receives 4000 Bags Of Maize Meal ForDrought-Stricken Households
By:Annakleta Haikera The Kavango West Regional Council on Monday received a donation of 4,000 bags of maize meals from renowned businessman Winnie Merzerger, of Metzger Drilling, at Musese Green Scheme in the Kavango West region. The maize meal bags are…
Africa Faces $30 Billion Water And Sanitation Target Challenges – Schlettwein
By: Josefina Lukas, Hertha Ekandjo Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform Calle Schlettwein is concerned about the challenges that are hindering Africa from achieving the sustainable development goal (SDG) 6 target on water security and sanitation. It is estimated…