Agriculture
Explore the latest news in Namibia's agriculture sector. The Brief covers farming innovations, policies, and market trends shaping the agricultural landscape.
Agribank extends youth loan repayment period
Agriculture-focused financial institution, Agribank, has extended its farmland loan repayment period for youths by 5 years...
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Calle refers Agronomic Producers to RFP
The Ministry of Agriculture says it has referred the Agronomic Producers Associations (APA) to participate in upcoming Request...
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SA market spurs sheep exports – Agribank
Namibia sold a total of 56,163 sheep in March 2022, a 74% increase from the 32,243...
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Agribank, NAB in collaboration pact
The Agricultural Bank of Namibia (Agribank) and the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) have signed a 5-year...
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The basic understanding of “livestock-environment-management” interaction
Livestock farming enterprise objectives are aimed at increasing and sustaining production, which in turn, exerts pressure...
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Input costs to hit horticulture sector margins
Namibia’s horticulture farmers will experience low profit margins due to steep hikes in global fertilizer and...
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EbA Project hosts nationwide training
The Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA - SAP006) recently concluded a nationwide training workshop in the regional towns...
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Understanding the marketing channels in agriculture
It is every farmer’s desire to have a target market for their produce. In essence, the...
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Ministry of Agriculture to issue Green Scheme RFP in May
The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform plans to issue a Request For Proposals (RFP)...
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Rising input costs to hit farmers, consumers
Agriculture minister Calle Schlettwein warns that rising input costs will affect Namibia’s agricultural production, with possible...
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