Agriculture
Explore the latest news in Namibia's agriculture sector. The Brief covers farming innovations, policies, and market trends shaping the agricultural landscape.
Govt budgets N$10m for Neckartal irrigation project
The Neckartal Dam Irrigation Scheme is set to receive N$10 million earmarked for irrigation development in...
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Namibia dismisses Ghana beef exports safety concerns
Agriculture Minister Calle Schlettwein has dismissed safety concerns raised against Namibian beef products exported from the...
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Namibia’s pork imports surge by 66% in January amid demand
Namibia's pork imports have surged by a whopping 66%, with a total of 892,080kg imported in...
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Planning for an agricultural loan? Here’s what you need to know
The rising focus on the growth of the agricultural sector in the country, has sparked an...
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Northern floods threaten livestock farming
The Oshana Region, which is among the flooded regions in northern Namibia, is plagued with severe...
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Namibia to lift timber ban in community forests
The government is planning to lift the ban on timber harvesting and transportation to allow communities...
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Kavango farmers get N$154m loans from Agribank
The Agricultural Bank of Namibia (AgriBank) has so far provided funding of N$154.7 million in loans...
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Namibia’s cattle, goat, sheep marketing reports growth in 2022
Namibia's cattle market posted a 2.3% growth in 2022, reaching a total of 240,463 head, marking...
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The importance of weed control in crop production
As the current rainy season progresses, good rainfall has been recorded in almost all parts of...
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Meatco in precarious financial state, review finds
The Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco), is facing significant financial challenges, according to a recent organisational...
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