The Daures Agriculture Facility, situated in the Daures Green Hydrogen Village, has harvested 10 tonnes of cucumbers from its climate-controlled greenhouse in its inaugural harvest.
Daures CEO Jerome Namaseb confirmed that the harvest is a significant milestone in the facility’s broader agricultural ambitions. He noted that the facility anticipates an annual production of 400 to 500 tonnes, contingent on the crops planted.
“Annual harvest for the facility will be between 400 to 500 tonnes, depending on the crops planted,†Namaseb told The Brief.
In addition to cucumbers, the facility has recently planted tomatoes and is gearing up for a harvest of red and yellow peppers in the coming months. Namaseb emphasized that the initial focus is on supplying the domestic market, with plans to explore international opportunities as operations expand.
“We are planting yellow and red peppers and anticipate harvesting them within two months. At present, all produce is earmarked for the local market. However, we are investigating opportunities for international markets, though these are still in the early stages,†he added.
The state-of-the-art greenhouse operates with a Priva climate automated system, which optimizes conditions for year-round production. This advanced technology supports increased growth rates and higher yields while integrating hydroponic farming to reduce water usage by up to 70% compared to traditional soil-based methods. The facility also recycles run-off water to minimize waste and uphold sustainable farming practices.
Covering 1 hectare, the Butterfly-Vent greenhouse leverages innovative cooling and irrigation systems tailored to Namibia’s arid desert conditions. The structure incorporates a high-pressure fogging system and spaghetti drip irrigation, ensuring water efficiency in one of the world’s driest regions.
The Daures Green Hydrogen Village, where the facility is located, aims to become a model for sustainable, carbon-free agriculture and produce crops using fertilizer derived from green ammonia , while supplying green hydrogen and green ammonia to both regional and international markets.
The initiative is a collaborative effort involving Enersense Namibia (90% shareholding), the Daure Daman Traditional Authority (5.5%), and the Tsiseb Conservancy (2.5%).
