Category: Agriculture
Agriculture Insurance a Potential Game Changer to the Agriculture Sector
By:John Alugodhi The Namibian Agriculture Sector highly relies on rainfed and supports over 70% of the population who directly depend on it (Livestock and Crops) for their daily livelihood. However, the sector faces challenges of ever-changing climate patterns in the…
Fuel Prices Drag Down Agri-inflation, As Urea Refuses To Budge
By:Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Agri-inflation came down to 8.7% in the first quarter of 2023 slowing down from 2022 levels above 15% when comparing year-on-year. This is according to the first Quarter Agri-Review 2023compiled by the Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU) researcher…
Operationalise The Uvhungu-Vungu Dairy Farm – Venaani … Says the tragedy at the Kayova village could have been avoided
By:Hertha Ekandjo The official opposition leader is irked by the fact that the 16 family members who lost their lives after eating contaminated mahangu are in the same Kavango East region where the dormant N$141 million Uvhungu Vungu dairy project…
Annual Inflation Up To 6.3% In May
By:Staff writer Namibia’s annual inflation has gone up to 6.3% in May compared to the 5.6% recorded the month before and the 5.4% seen in May 2022. According to the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA), food and non-alcoholic beverages were the…
Temporary Asparagus Shortage In South Africa Expected To Be Resolved With New Namibia Project
By: Staff Writer Any shortage of asparagus in the South African market is only be temporary as a new Namibian project will soon supply the neighbouring market. It was reported on the Johannesburg municipal market’s website that an extremely low…
Vehicles Donation Boosts Ministry’s Visibility In Communal Areas
By: Fransina Nghidengwa Agriculture, Water and Land Reform Minister Calle Schlettwein is of the view that transport is a missing link in the agricultural value chain of Namibia, and the donation of the new vehicles by the European Union (EU)…
Livestock Farmers Urged To Submit Their Drought Claims
Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Agriculture and Water Ministry is inviting all farmers who are affected by droughts to submit their claims for funding assistance as they try to manoeuvre the harsh reality of dry conditions. The assistance for the farmers includes…
The Border Closed For 11 Fresh Produce Except For Washed Potatoes
Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Expected production figures for the month of June 2023 show that local producers will be able to meet the local demand for 11 special controlled horticultural products. However, the country will still be importing nine of the products,…
Drought And Hunger Led To Suspected Food Poisoning, Says Councillor
Annakleta Haikera Thirteen people have died from suspected food poisoning after eating dinner at a homestead at Kayova village, Ndiyona Constituency, in the Kavango East region. The food was consumed on Saturday and the first two deaths were recorded in…
Namibia Plans To Use Green Hydrogen Locally As Well
Justicia Shipena The hydrogen generated by green hydrogen projects in Namibia will also be used locally. This is according to Green Hydrogen Commissioner James Mnyupe, who touched on Namibia's local use of hydrogen during the signing ceremony of the Feasibility…