Namib Mills is expected to receive more than 2,000 tonnes of locally produced maize from gold miner B2Gold Namibia’s Erhardtshof Agriculture Project in 2026 as the company expands its food production and sustainability initiatives linked to the Otjikoto Mine.
B2Gold said harvesting has officially started at the project, with expected maize yields ranging between 14 and 16 tonnes per hectare during the current season.
According to B2Gold Namibia Corporate Communications Manager Namasiku Nalisa, the 2026 season is expected to be one of the project’s strongest harvest periods to date.
“2026 is shaping up to be an exceptional year for maize production. This year, we expect to harvest approximately 14–16 tonnes per hectare, with a projected total yield in excess of 2,000 tonnes of high-quality maize,” Nalisa said.
She said the strong yields were achieved through operational experience, innovation and advanced irrigation systems.
“These phenomenal yields are a result of a combination of hard work, innovation, and the use of cutting-edge irrigation technology that continues to enhance efficiency and productivity at the project,” she said.
The maize is grown at Farm Erhardtshof, a property originally acquired to support development of the Otjikoto Mine. Over the past four years, B2Gold has transformed the farm into a productive agricultural operation as part of its broader sustainability and post-mining land use strategy.
The company said maize is cultivated during summer, while wheat is planted during winter.
“We are proud of this project and the role it continues to play in producing quality maize for the Namibian nation,” Nalisa said.
B2Gold said the project forms part of broader efforts to support local food production and strengthen Namibia’s food security through sustainable agricultural initiatives.
