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Large Scale First Locally Grown Bananas Harvest in August
By: Loise Shiimi and Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia is set to harvest its first locally grown bananas this August, to boost domestic fruit production and reduce dependence on imports. Any opportunity for Namibia to shift from being a banana importer to a self-sustaining producer. According to the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) data, Namibia imported 6,394 tons […]
Okongo’s Banana Grower Eyes Local Stores for Future Supply
By: Loise Shiimi Elias Wanghede, a banana grower in the Okongo area of Ohangwena Region, is eyeing local stores as he continues to expand his banana farming operation. This season, his banana trees have yielded impressive results. Last year, he had only 60 trees; this year, he has over 100, all bearing fruit. […]
Eluwa Special School to Make Agriculture a Core Skill
By: Loise Shiimi Eluwa Special School in Ongwediva will make agriculture a core skill for its learners by 2026. The school principal, Loide Shipopyeni, told Eagle FM about the move, adding that it is part of efforts to teach practical and relevant skills to their learners. Eluwa Special School teaches students with intellectual, hearing, and […]
Oshikoto New Governor Vow Support for Agricultural Transformation
By: Loise Shiimi Sacky Kathindi, the newly appointed governor of OshikotoRegion, has pledged to enhance agricultural productivity in the region by providing farmers with access to modern equipment and resources. Kathindi was officially welcomed to his new role on Tuesday, following his appointment by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah last month. In his inaugural […]
Kavango Farmers Fear Poor Harvest Due to Pest Infestation
By: Annakleta Haikera Farmers in the Kavango regions are raising alarm over the condition of their crops as dual threats (locust and heavy rainfall) of persist Kavngo Regions and Zambezi face brown-armored corn cricket infestations and unpredictable rainfall continues to jeopardisethis season’s harvest. The Villagers have found that many farmers have found it […]
8 Years Later and No Final Product on Ongwediva Meat Processing Plant
By: Uaueza Kanguatjivi The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economics and Public Administration has called for the expedited construction of the Ongwediva Meat Processing Plant. The committee cited the critical role of the processing plant in addressing challenges faced by the livestock market in Namibia’s Northern Communal Areas (NCAs). The recommendation forms part of the committee’s […]
Producers Cannot Match Demand for Onions and Potatoes for April
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus and Loise Shiimi Since January 2025 local producers have not been able to produce sufficient in terms of potatoes to fill local demand, thus the border has been open for importation. The situation is expected to continue for April 2025 according to the Fresh produce harvest prediction according to the Open and […]
Namibia’s Import Half a Billion worth of Maize in Three Months
By: Justicia Shipena In the last 3 months of 2024, Namibia consumers through their millers have imported N$564.7 million worth of maize to meet local demand. Contributing more than 50% to the overall cereal grain import bill of N$862.9 million for the quarter. Maize is the main input in various finished food products including […]
Irrigation Clients Drown in N$23.9m Water Debts
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus A new water debt breakdown shows that the agricultural sector is one of the sectors struggling to service its water bills. The breakdown by the water utility shows that Etunda Irrigation, NDC Naute Dam Date farm, and other individual irrigation clients owe N$23.9 million in unpaid water bills. The biggest defaulters […]
2,4 Million Kilograms of Chicken Imported In January
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus and Justicia Shipena In January 2025, Namibia sought chicken meat from three continents—Europe, South America, and Africa to meet its local supply. The country imported 2.4 million kilograms of chicken from six countries to fill the gap and meet growing demand. This is according to the Monthly Statistics for January […]