By: Hertha Ekandjo   Employees of the Agricultural Business Development Agency (AgriBusDev) have raised concerns regarding the uncertainty surrounding their placement into the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform. This follows the Cabinet’s 2022 decision to terminate AgriBusDev’s role as the operator of the country’s green schemes. In a letter dated 23 July 2024, […]

    By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus   Namibia has the potential to produce over 800 tons of avocados annually for the local market, potentially saving over N$16 million currently spent on avocado imports each year. This insight comes from a 2024 Market Intelligence Report by the Agronomic Board of Namibia. The report highlights that Namibia does […]

  By: Annakleta Haikera   Horticulture production in the Kavango West region has seen significant growth, with the number of gardens increasing to 50 as of 2023. This is according to Governor Sirkka Ausiku who announced that horticulture producers have formed an association to better coordinate their activities and emphasised the need for a market […]

By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus and Hertha Ekandjo   The government will allocate N$250 million from the N$3.3 billion (including N$1.8 billion in loans) set aside for water infrastructure to develop the Ohangwena Aquifer, making it the second primary source of bulk water in the Central Northern Water Supply Area. This was announced by Agriculture Minister Carl […]

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 […]

  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 […]

  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 […]

  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 […]

  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 […]