Agriculture
Explore the latest news in Namibia's agriculture sector. The Brief covers farming innovations, policies, and market trends shaping the agricultural landscape.
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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Savanna Beef Processors to set up shop in May
Savanna Beef Processors is planning to start construction of its new export beef-processing facility in May....
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Agriculture Ministry to rerun three green scheme bids
The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform is set to re-advertise the three green schemes...
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Rain brings relief but also adverse conditions for farmers
A good rainy season should be perceived as one that starts in time as anticipated, is...
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Re-introduction of valuable perennial grasses key in livestock production
Namibian rangelands present a variety of forage resources to livestock and wild animals for survival. These...
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