Category: Agriculture
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…
Indigenous Seeds Can Boost Agricultural Production in SADC
By: Annakleta Haikera The promotion and utilisation of indigenous seeds can enhance agricultural production and maintain crop species diversity to ensure quality food production for present and future generations in the SADC region. This is according to SADC seeds…
City’s Arbor Day Trees Uprooted by Thieves
By: Staff Reporter In a disheartening turn of events, all the trees and shrubs that were planted along Independence Avenue to mark Arbor Day 2023 have been uprooted and stolen, as confirmed by the City of Windhoek. These green additions…