Agriculture
Explore the latest news in Namibia's agriculture sector. The Brief covers farming innovations, policies, and market trends shaping the agricultural landscape.
Namibia lifts ban on maize seed imports from South Africa
The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, Fisheries and Land Reform (MAWLR) has announced the immediate lifting of...
Read moreDetails
The potential in organizing Namibia’s poultry producers to enhance local production
By Hanks Saisai According to the Namibian Poultry Producers’ Association (PPA), the Namibian poultry industry ‘s...
Read moreDetails
Farmer unions oppose reappointment of former Meatco CEO
Three national farmer unions have formally opposed the reappointment of former Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco)...
Read moreDetails
Govt spends over N$100 million in livestock subsidies
The government has disbursed N$101,017,803 to 23,203 farmers under the Livestock Marketing Incentive Programme, according to...
Read moreDetails
Livestock market rises 12% in April, still down 65.2% year-on-year
Namibia's livestock sector recorded a 12.0% month-on-month increase in market activity in April 2025, according to...
Read moreDetails
Agribank shifts strategy to boost communal farming finance
Agribank is moving towards a new business model that places innovation, inclusivity and relevance at the...
Read moreDetails
B2Gold forecasts 2,000-tonne maize harvest at Otjikoto
B2Gold Namibia has begun harvesting its 2024/2025 maize crop at farm Erhardshof, located adjacent to its...
Read moreDetails
Namibia cuts export levies on animal skins
The Ministry of Finance has implemented revised export levy rates for raw and processed animal skins,...
Read moreDetails
The potential in organizing poultry producers to enhance local production
By Hanks Saisai According to the Namibian Poultry Producers’ Association (PPA), the Namibian poultry industry ‘s...
Read moreDetails
Namibia partially lifts Brazilian poultry import ban
The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform has partially lifted its ban on the import...
Read moreDetails
The Brief is Namibia's leading daily business, finance and economic news publication.