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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 […]
Govt Allocates 40 Hectares for Sunflower Oil Seeds Production
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The government has allocated approximately 40 hectares for sunflower production, specifically at the Shadikongoro and Sikondo Green Scheme Irrigation Project, aimed at cultivating sunflower seeds for cooking oil. According to updates from the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform (MAWLR), the expected harvest per hectare ranges from 1 to […]
Namibia’s Banana Planting Trial Project Underway
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB), in collaboration with AvaGro, has initiated the first banana planting field trial project in the Singalamwe area, located in the Zambezi production zone. The trials commenced at the end of February 2024 and will cover approximately 0.5 to 1 hectare of land per trial […]
Schlettwein Reacts to “Disappointing” Agriculture Budget Allocation
By: Justicia Shipena Agriculture Minister Calle Schlettwein has expressed concern that the already struggling green schemes projects are unlikely to achieve their full production capacity due to the latest budget allocation. Schlettwein says one of the factors which have been affecting production at green schemes was the persistent resource constraints. He made these comments […]
Potato Farm Training for Small-Scale Farmers as Country Battles Imports
By: Loise Shiimi With Namibia importing 65% of its potatoes from South Africa, valued at N$538 million annually, the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB), in collaboration with the National Association of Horticulture Producers (NAHOP), is conducting free training sessions for small-scale farmers. These training sessions have already covered various towns across Namibia, including Gobabis, […]
Extreme Heat Waves Leave Farmers on Edge
By: Annakleta Haikera While thousands braved the scorching summer heat to bid farewell to President Hage Geingob at his final resting place, farmers in the two Kavango regions took proactive measures to mitigate crop and livestock losses as extreme temperatures persist across northern Namibia. The relentless heat has taken a heavy toll on […]
Shift to Year-Round Backyard Gardens Crucial for Food Security
By: Juliana Iikela Over the years, Namibia has been facing a household food crisis exacerbated by climate change-induced droughts and floods affecting various crop-producing regions. Part of this problem has been attributed to the heavy reliance of Namibian crop farmers on rainfall which renders them vulnerable to the erratic weather patterns. Consequently, this […]