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By: Justicia Shipena Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Calle says Namibia is looking for partners to facilitate the export of lamb to China. While Namibia has successfully exported beef to the Chinese market, the export of lamb is still in progress. In August 2024, the country announced plans to sign a protocol with […]
By: Uaueza Kanguatjivi, Justicia Shipena and David Shoombe Advocate Raymond Heathcote, the lawyer representing the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and land reform in the ongoing case on the removal of the Veterinary Cordon Fence (Redline) has warned that Namibia could lose access to the European markets for meat exports should the redline be […]
By: Mathias Hangala Many aspiring farmers struggle with indecision, uncertain about which farming ventures are most lucrative. For Penepandulo Fillemon, a farmer from Okalongo in the Omusati region, the answer lay in something unique: mushrooms. Fillemon’s journey began shortly after she completed Grade 12 at Mweshipandeka Secondary School in 2009. She secured a […]
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Southern farmers can now draw water for irrigation from the Hardap Dam following a government decision last week, enabled by an improvement in the dam’s water levels. The resumption comes after nearly three months (two months and 19 days) of no irrigation activities, which had put significant pressure on the […]
By: Staff Writer Namibia has banned the import of fresh and frozen meat and meat products from cloven-hoofed animals from Germany following a confirmed report of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in the European country effective immediately. The ban also includes unpasteurised milk and milk-derived products, live cloven-hoofed animals, untreated hides, skins, hairs […]
By: 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 prioritise the cultivation of traditional crops, such as pearl millet (mahangu) and Bambara groundnuts, […]
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 crops is prohibited. Only one crop, sweet potatoes, can be imported without restrictions, while four […]
By: Annakleta Haikera A family of five living with disabilities in Musese village, Kavango West, has benefited from a chicken-rearing project aimed at improving their quality of life. The initiative is part of a collaboration between the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the Japanese Embassy to support livelihoods, food security, and resilience in […]
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus During its fifth Agriculture Series, Bank Windhoek reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Namibia’s agriculture sector by allocating a portion of its first Sustainability Bond to the industry. The Villager Business Desk has confirmed that of the N$407 million disbursed through the Sustainability Bond, N$25 million was directed toward agriculture, with […]
By: Annakleta Haikera President Nangolo Mbumba has urged farmers to increase crop production to help the country achieve food self-sufficiency amid ongoing drought challenges. Mbumba, currently on a three-day visit to the Kavango regions, emphasised the importance of enhancing food security and supporting agricultural initiatives to address Namibia’s drought impact. During his tour, […]