Strive for food self-sufficiency and security
By Erastus Ngaruka Food self-sufficiency and food security may seem to be the same, however, these are two different phrases ...
Tag: agriculture
Smart agriculture and renewable energy reshaping the future of farming
By Gerhard Mukuahima Agriculture is entering a period of rapid transformation. Environmental volatility, economic pressure, and evolving consumer expectations are ...
Nedbank partners with Agra to support agricultural training
Nedbank Namibia has partnered with Agra Limited to support skills development in the country’s agricultural sector through a sponsorship of ...
NYS and Konga Microfinance sign deal to empower youth and women
The National Youth Service (NYS) and Konga Microfinance have entered into a formal partnership aimed at empowering Namibian youth and ...
Small stock exports to abattoirs soar over 300% in March
The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) has reported a significant increase in the export of small stock to approved abattoirs and ...
An overview: Losing rural wealth through rural-urban migration
By Erastus Ngaruka The life of communities in rural areas is characterized by their native interaction with their environment or ...
Understanding cultivar selection in fruit production in Namibia
By Tangeni Hangula Choosing the right fruit tree cultivar is one of the most important decisions in fruit production. A ...
Parliament approves recommendation for removal of red line
Parliament has approved a report by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economics and Public Administration recommending the removal of the ...
Drought slashes Namibia’s wheat harvest by 83.7%, imports surge to 126,654t
Namibia's wheat production has plummeted by 83.72% to just 2,984 tonnes in the 2024/2025 season due to severe drought conditions, ...
Namibia set to harvest first locally grown bananas
Namibia is expected to harvest its first locally grown bananas by September 2025, marking a significant milestone in the country’s ...
