Agriculture
Explore the latest news in Namibia's agriculture sector. The Brief covers farming innovations, policies, and market trends shaping the agricultural landscape.
NamWater approves resumption of irrigation from Hardap Dam
NamWater has announced the resumption of irrigation water supply from the Hardap Dam, effective 20 January...
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Namibia bans cloven-hoofed animal imports from Germany over FMD outbreak
The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform (MAWLR) has imposed an immediate ban on the...
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Namibia’s milk output hits 4.2 million litres
Namibia’s milk production increased to 4.2 million litres during the third quarter, marking a 7.5% surge...
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SilverStreet Capital achieves record table grape harvest in Namibia
SilverStreet Capital LLP, through its subsidiary Silverlands Vineyards (SVL), has concluded its largest-ever table grape harvest...
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Agribank salary-backed loans create over 600 jobs
The Agricultural Bank of Namibia's (Agribank) salary-backed loan programme has created approximately 680 jobs for smallholder...
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Adverse weather drives 26.6% decline in local crop production
#image_title Namibia's local crop production plummeted by 26.6% to 14,633 tonnes during the third quarter, compared...
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Animal auctions see 14.9% growth in Q3 2024, totaling 106,731 heads
Animal auctions surged during the third quarter of 2024 with 106,731 animals sold, a 14.9% increase...
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Tomatoes top Namibia’s horticulture exports with N$94.6 million contribution
The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) says tomatoes emerged as the top horticulture export in the third...
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Namibia’s beef exports surge by 44%
The Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia (LLPBN) says the country’s beef exports increased by...
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Govt hands over N$33.8-million farmland to /Khomanin Community
The government has transferred two farms valued at N$33.8 million to the /Khomanin Traditional Authority for...
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