By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus

 

A market intelligence report by the Namibia Agronomic Board has revealed that the country’s growing importation of rice to meet local demand offers a significant opportunity for local producers and traders to supply the domestic market.

 

The assessment revealed that there is a pressing need to introduce large-scale rice production in Namibia to address the increasing demand, targeting the Zambezi, Kavango, and North Central production zones, which have ample water resources.

 

The 2025 Market Intelligence Report on rice offers insights on what can be grown in Namibia based on the climatic conditions, soil, and also what domestic and regional markets are available.

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