Green Scheme projects generated more than N$60 million in revenue during the latest review period, as government intensifies efforts to reduce Namibia’s reliance on food imports.
Delivering the 2026 State of the Nation Address, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said the programme is beginning to produce measurable results, although its full potential has yet to be realised.
A total of 6,758.65 metric tonnes of maize were harvested from 1,133.38 hectares, generating N$56.9 million. In addition, wheat production on 609 hectares yielded N$10.5 million, pushing combined earnings beyond N$60 million.
Nandi-Ndaitwah said agriculture remains central to the 8th Administration’s strategy to achieve food self-sufficiency, with a target to cut food imports by 80% by 2030.
Namibia also recorded N$2 billion in agricultural exports during the period under review, amounting to roughly 90,000 metric tonnes. Table grapes accounted for 62% of export volumes, followed by tomatoes at 14%.
“Domestic production also showed incremental gains. Local fruit output increased from 4% to 6%, while Namibia secured a 56% share of the vegetable market, valued at N$323 million, compared to imports which accounted for 44% at N$257 million,” she said.
White maize production more than doubled, rising from 33,000 metric tonnes to 69,541 metric tonnes by the end of the 2025 marketing season, covering 31% of national demand.
The latest figures build on expansion plans announced by the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform to scale up output across Green Scheme projects.
At Etunda, 210 hectares of wheat were harvested at a yield of four tonnes per hectare. A further 210 hectares of maize were planted in January 2025, with an additional 240 hectares scheduled for February.
Sikondo recorded yields of six tonnes per hectare after harvesting 120 hectares of wheat in October 2024, with plans to expand to 300 hectares during the current season.
At Uvhungu Vhungu, 147 hectares of maize have been planted alongside smaller volumes of butternut and green peppers, while Shadikongoro is preparing to cultivate 300 hectares of maize.
However, water constraints continue to limit output at some sites. At Hardap, restricted water availability has confined lucerne production to just 10 hectares out of a potential 80.
