Agriculture
Explore the latest news in Namibia's agriculture sector. The Brief covers farming innovations, policies, and market trends shaping the agricultural landscape.
Namibia’s dairy industry at risk as only 3 farmers supply milk
The country’s dairy industry is facing a significant decline, with only three farmers currently supplying milk...
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Namibia expands food production initiative with N$17.3 million support from Japan
The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform says it will invest a N$17.3 million contribution...
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Agronomic board honours best performing agriproducers
The Namibian Agronomic Board has recognised the Sikondo and Etunda Green Scheme Irrigation Projects for their...
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Namibia needs to locally produce fertiliser for agriculture self-reliance
The Bank of Namibia’s Director of Research and Financial Sector Development, Emma Haiyambo, says the country...
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Namibia’s grape production registers highest growth globally
Namibia's table grape production increased 1,550% to 37,927.67 tonnes in 2024 from 2,298 tonnes in 1995, attributed...
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Govt to undertake feasibility study for gradual removal of red line restrictions
The government has directed the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform to initiate a two-year...
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BoN advocates for tailored financing for smallholder farmers
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has called for tailored financial products to address the unique needs...
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Budgetary gaps threaten Namibia’s agriculture sector growth – Schlettwein
The Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, Calle Schlettwein, says the 2024/25 budget allocation for...
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Namibia imports maize, wheat, rice worth N$655.7 million in Q2 2024
The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) says the import of cereal grains was valued at N$655.7 million...
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Namibia fish exports drop by 7.5% to N$3.8 billion in Q2 2024
The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) says the country’s fish export earnings dropped by 7.5% to N$3.8...
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