ITSAWISES – Just a few kilometres outside Keetmanshoop lies the small village of Itsawises, in the vicinity of Blouwes. A dry, barren settlement area where time seems to move slowly and opportunities for a better life even slower. Residents here are hungry for jobs and support for gardening, to be able to produce own food...
Meatco has achieved a significant milestone in advancing Namibia’s position in the global premium beef market by successfully slaughtering and processing Wagyu cattle at its facilities. This development marks a decisive step in strengthening Namibia’s competitiveness in high-value export markets. There, quality, traceability and sustainability are key determinants of market access and pricing power. Wagyu...
A good rainy season should be considered to start at the anticipated time. It should be well distributed throughout the season and ultimately rehydrate the soil, refill water sources and revegetate the rangeland. However, recent rainfall activities have been conspicuously erratic. Their effects are a huge concern to farmers. Although rainfall brings relief to farmers, it...
Beata Mudjanima It is almost ploughing season. Some areas have received great showers, and others have received moderate rain. During this time, most poultry farmers move their free-range chickens into coops so that they do not destroy their fields. However, within a week or two, they might notice their chickens fighting, hens no longer producing,...
The agriculture ministry has deployed 10 tractors to assist farmers in transporting harvested crops from flooded fields to higher grounds in the Masokotwani, Zilitene, Machita, Lusu, Mbilajwe, Miyako, Linyanti and Sangwali villages in the Zambezi region. To date, 14 farmers, six men and eight women, have been assisted with successfully moving a total of 57.5...
Numerous Agribusinesses attribute their success to the acquisition of critical and effective human resources. It is through this key resource that many businesses have been able to thrive, break even, and build generational wealth. However, many upcoming ventures tend to overlook the importance of establishing a structure that oversees and allocates human resources effectively, ensuring...
In the rural heart of Olwadhiya village, a powerful story of resilience and purpose is beginning to take root. Otto Kapuka, a farmer, author, and community development practitioner, is steadily transforming both land and lives through his commitment to agriculture and community upliftment. Raised in a large and humble family, Kapuka’s early life revolved...
Tilapia fingerling production at the Hardap Inland Aquaculture Centre remains relatively stable, with output reaching about 80% of its annual target despite operational constraints. This is according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform. Ministry spokesperson Romeo Muyunda told Nampa in a recent interview that the aquaculture centre comprises 11 grow-out units,...
Agra Agricultural Academy, facilitated by Agra ProVision in partnership with B2Gold Namibia, officially announced the grant initiative and introduced the 20 selected candidates at an event held at the Agra Bank Windhoek Ring in Windhoek. The occasion marked a significant step towards strengthening the future of agriculture through education and skills development. The event highlighted...
The Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) interim CEO, Albertus !Aochamub, and his management team recently held a strategic engagement with the leadership of the Livestock Producers Organisation (LPO), where key issues of mutual interest were discussed. The engagement, which forms part of Meatco’s ongoing push for inclusivity, transparency and sector-wide collaboration, placed emphasis on strengthening...