Agriculture
Explore the latest news in Namibia's agriculture sector. The Brief covers farming innovations, policies, and market trends shaping the agricultural landscape.
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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EU Deforestation Regulation to restrict Namibian beef exports by 2025
Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform Calle Schlettwein says the European Union’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)...
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Namibia’s rainfall forecast to boost agriculture
Namibia's Meteorological Service has predicted a mixed rainfall season for 2024/25, with most regions expected to...
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