Agriculture
Explore the latest news in Namibia's agriculture sector. The Brief covers farming innovations, policies, and market trends shaping the agricultural landscape.
Govt loses N$120-million water infrastructure to theft
The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform says it has lost N$120 million worth of...
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N$844m needed to achieve maize self-sufficiency in Namibia
The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) says the country would need to invest N$844 million to irrigate...
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Namibia records 70.8% surge in Q1 maize production
Namibia's white maize production surged by 70.8% to 2,203 tonnes during the first quarter of the year, latest figures...
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The importance of registering as a crop producer
When one is in production or aspires to venture into the production of fresh produce like...
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Food, live animal exports surge by 31.3% in Q1 to N$994m
The total value of food and live animal exports surged by 31.3% year-on-year, reaching approximately N$994...
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China deploys experts to strengthen Namibia’s agricultural sector
The Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Anna Shiweda, says China is deploying 14...
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The role and importance of farmers’ associations
The agricultural sector in Namibia is the backbone of the country’s economy through its three main...
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Namibia secures N$30 million from FAO, China to boost agriculture
Namibia has secured a N$30 million grant through a joint effort by the UN Food and...
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Namibia imports agricultural products worth N$22bn in 2023
Namibia imported agricultural products worth N$22 billion in 2023, accounting for over 80% of the country’s...
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Savanna Beef secures N$150m loan for abattoir construction
Savanna Beef secured a N$150 million loan this month to finance the construction of a state-of-the-art...
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