Agriculture
The basic understanding of farming
Farming is the practice of growing crops and raising livestock for consumption and income generation. It...
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Namibia sold 225 734 cattle last year – Agribank
Namibia sold a total of 225 734 cattle in 2021, a 10% decline from the 250...
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Interesting facts about Namibia’s N$6.3bn livestock industry
The Namibian livestock sector has generated so much interest over the past couple of years. The...
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Key considerations when using Chemical remedies in crop production
Chemical remedies such as Herbicides, Fungicides and Pesticides are increasingly being used in most crop production...
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Agribank engages stakeholders in Otjiwarongo
Agribank, through its Agri Advisory Services, engaged stakeholders in Otjiwarongo to ensure collaboration in the planning...
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MTC, EIF support seedbank decentralization
MTC and the Environment Investment Fund (EIF), through the National Plant Genetic Resource Centre (NPGRC/Genebank), have...
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Agribank takes agri-advisory services to //Karas region.
The Agricultural Bank of Namibia (Agribank) as part of its agri-advisory services role to farmers, held...
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Zambezi region cleared of FMD, restrictions lifted
The Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) says it has successfully controlled and contained the Foot and...
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Crop production diversification key for drought prone areas
Farmers in drought-prone areas, such as the Kunene region, have been urged to embrace crop diversification...
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Ministry of Agriculture partially lifts Zambezi region live animals, products restrictions
The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform has announced the partial lifting of movement restrictions...
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