Agriculture
Explore the latest news in Namibia's agriculture sector. The Brief covers farming innovations, policies, and market trends shaping the agricultural landscape.
Diversification, subsidies key to combating drought effects – Schlettwein
Agriculture, Water and Land Reform Minister Calle Schlettwein has called for urgent agricultural diversification and increased government...
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BoN warns of deeper contraction in agriculture, forestry, fishing sectors for 2024
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) forecasts a continued contraction in the agriculture, forestry and fishing sectors...
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Govt allocates N$17.5m for earth dam excavation
The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform says it has allocated N$17.5 million to Regional...
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Cattle marketing up 28.8% to 109,192 heads in Q2 2024
The Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia reported a 28.8% increase in cattle marketed during...
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The common mistakes made by poultry farmers
Rearing poultry for business can be an exciting and rewarding experience when done properly. From the...
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Govt halts cattle movement at Opuwo to prevent spread of lung sickness
The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform has imposed an immediate ban on cattle movement...
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DBN, Agribank capacitates farmers with financial skills
The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN), in collaboration with Agribank, hosted a two-day Financial Management Workshop...
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Mashare Blueberry Project to expand production by 30 hactares
Mashare Agri Group plans to increase blueberry production by 30 hactares by 2025 as part of...
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B2Gold produces 1,100 tonnes of maize
B2Gold's Erhardtshof farm achieved a significant milestone, producing approximately 1,100 tonnes of white maize during the...
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Basic care tips for winter lambing and kidding season
During the winter season, smallstock (goat and sheep) farmers always have a big task at hand...
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