South African market contraction leads to 26.8% drop in Namibian cattle exports
Namibia's cattle export industry experienced a significant decline in August 2024, with total exports falling by ...
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Drought coping strategies for crop farmers
By Hanks Saisai The 2023 – 2024 rainy season was characterized by below-average rainfall in many ...
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Namibia’s small livestock exports plunge by 44.9% in Q2 2024
Namibia’s small livestock subsector experienced a sharp 44.9% decline in the number of animals marketed to ...
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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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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’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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N$100,000 fine for farm owners without proper fencing proposed
Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) Member of Parliament Nico Smit has called for stricter penalties on farm ...
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Namibia to roll out agro-processing centres in rural areas
The government plans to establish agro-processing centres in rural areas to boost local production, stimulate economic ...
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