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Agriculture Sounds Alarm Again on Its Inadequate Budget…Funding Agriculture: A Case of Mere Rhetoric?
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Despite the flurry of statements from political leaders in key government offices and parliament emphasising the importance of agriculture, the sector still continues to be hugely neglected in the national budget. This year, the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reforms has described its budgetary allocation as “worrisome” in the face of […]
EIF Plans to Raise N$300 Million Funding to Boost Green Youth Entrepreneurship
By: Justicia Shipena The Environment Investment Fund (EIF) is planning to launch a concessional loan facility aimed at empowering youth entrepreneurs engaged in green initiatives, with plans to scale up to N$300 million by the 2024/2025 fiscal year. EIF’s Chief Executive Officer, Benedict Libanda, revealed that in the previous fiscal year, the facility had […]
Namibia Achieves 55% Vegetable Self-Sufficiency, Reports WFP
By: Dolly Menas Namibia has achieved unprecedented levels of food self-sufficiency, marking a significant milestone in its agricultural sector, according to the UN World Food Programme (WFP). The achievement, highlighted by a 45% self-sufficiency rate, represents the culmination of sustained efforts from smallholder and large-scale farmers, along with crucial support from the WFP […]
Strong Winds, Rain, and Hail Destroy Northern Crops
By: Loise Shiimi The hopes of a bountiful harvest for many crop farmers this year were dashed when strong winds accompanied by hailstones and rain ravaged fields and gardens in some parts of the north. Ohumba Farming, located in Ohangwena region, known for producing a variety of fresh produce and fruits, was among […]
Govt Allocates Additional N$8 Million to Revitalise Kalimbeza Rice Project
By: Staff Writer President Nangolo Mbumba has announced that the government has earmarked N$8 million in the 2024/2025 fiscal budget to breathe new life into the Kalimbeza National Rice Project. Mbumba disclosed this during Thursday’s Independence Day celebrations in Katima Mulilo, Zambezi region. The government, he said, has also “approved that a sugar […]
Kavango East Leaders Call For Reforms in Management of Green Schemes
By: Annakleta Haikera Rundu Constituency Councillor Paulus Mbangu has called for reforms in the management of green schemes, urging that managers be granted full authority to oversee operations and facilitate food security and socio-economic development. Mbangu, during an engagement with the Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and farm managers in the region highlighted the challenges […]
50% of Local Wheat Farmers Quit Production in 2023
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB) has revealed that approximately 50% of Namibian wheat-producing farmers have discontinued wheat production. Only 31 wheat farmers persisted with cultivation nationwide, a significant decline from the 61 farmers recorded in 2022. Climatic changes, marked by escalating temperatures and soaring production expenses, compelled these farmers to […]
Farmers Urged to Plant More Fruits for Import Substitution
By: Ludorf Iyambo Namibia has spent N$142 million on fruit imports in just nine months (April-December 2022), presenting a significant opportunity for local farmers and investors. Tangeni Hangula, a fruit development officer from the Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB), revealed these import expenditure figures during a meeting with crop producers and tree seedling suppliers […]
Land Bill Drafting Completed
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The government, along with its stakeholders, has finalised the drafting of the Land Bill, which has now been submitted to the Cabinet Committee on Legislation (CCL) for consideration. This was revealed by Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Carl Schlettwein, during the inauguration of Communal Land Boards in Windhoek […]
Protection of Commonage in Communal Resources Essential…land boards gain land-allocation authority
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The newly inaugurated 13 Communal Land Boards will wield ultimate power over communal land allocation, but they have been cautioned to prioritise the preservation of commonage in resource utilisation within communal areas. This reminder comes from the Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Carl Schlettwein, during the inauguration of […]