In Namibia, livestock production is heavily dependent on rangeland, which grows a variety of forage resources, including trees, shrubs, grasses and forbs. These plants differ in growth forms, structure, life cycles, habitat preferences and their uses. Cattle, sheep and goats characterise livestock farming in this country. These animals have different forage preferences and foraging habits.Cattle...
Many rangeland plants contain chemicals that are poisonous to livestock when eaten. Poisonous plants vary in their toxicity and the symptoms displayed by the affected animals. Generally, the level of toxicity can be classified into two; the first consists of extremely toxic plants and those with low toxicity. The extremely toxic plants such as Dichapetalum...
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed the financial contribution of about N$2.2 million from the Brazilian government to support integrated community-based food systems programmes in Namibia. The Brazilian Cooperation Agency (ABC) has been supporting WFP food systems programmes in Tsumkwe, Gobabis, Stampriet, Opuwo and Olukula since 2020. The programmes are designed to...
Zebaldt Ngaruka OKATUMBA GATE – The ongoing drought has financially and emotionally taken a toll on farmers in the Omaheke region, especially those farming in the Eiseb Block area. AgriToday recently caught up with a young farmer Sunny Tjaheja Ndjavera, who shared how the drought has negatively impacted his operations. He farms at Omipanda village. ...
For the second quarter of 2024, Namibia saw an upward trajectory in terms of overall cattle, sheep and pigs marketing, while goat exports experienced a slight decline for the period under review. The Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia (LLPB)’s latest report shows that marketing activities in the country’s cattle sector during the second...
I have written numerous articles almost every Tuesday since July 2022, summarising the most critical takeaways for farmers and all those within the agricultural value chain. As we now approach the festive season, which is a time of celebration, reflection and completing all farming projects, we must exchange notes and ideas on how to keep...
Tomatoes are among the most popular crops cultivated across the globe. Maximising their potential requires farmers to understand the basics of growing them successfully and profitably. As the seasons transition from winter to spring, this presents conducive weather conditions for growing tomatoes. The starting point is for a farmer to understand that tomatoes have varying...
With agriculture at the forefront of the Namibian economy and the welfare of its people, Bank Windhoek’s Executive Officer for Business Banking Leon Koch said the bank has madeagriculture a priority sector in its strategy. “We have launched various products to support this vital industry, including the Sustainability Loan, which has disbursed N$407 million in...
RUNDU – The management of Sikondo Green Scheme has expressed gratitude for the way in which the agriculture ministry has invested in the green schemes over the past two years. Maxwell Nghidinua, the green scheme manager, made the statement following the visit by President Nangolo Mbumba and minister of agriculture Calle Schlettwein to the green...
SHADIKONGORO – Impressed by the production capacity, technology and operational efficiency at the Shadikongoro irrigation project, President Nangolo Mbumba is convinced that Namibia has no reason to import basic foods at such a high rate. He made this observation during his recent visit to government’sShadikongoro irrigation project in the Mukwe constituency, Kavango East region. “We...