Agriculture

Ndawedapo Shaanika As Namibia joins the rest of the world in observing World Bee Day on 20 May, let’s pause to appreciate a small but mighty heroine humming quietly across our landscapes, the African honeybee (Apis mellifera scutellata).  These unsung champions play a vital role in maintaining our biodiversity, supporting agriculture, and securing our food...

The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB), in collaboration with industry stakeholders, hosted a strategic engagement to unlock the potential of the Namibian citrus industry and strengthen value chain development. During the engagement, NAB CEO Fidelis Mwazi announced that they have revised their vision and mission to make its operations more inclusive, agile and impactful.  Going forward,...

Zebaldt Ngaruka  Sandi Tjaronda, the chairperson of the organising committee of the 2025 Omaheke Crop Farmers Fair, said this year’s event exceeded expectations. The event was a resounding success in many respects.  Omaheke region’s crop farmers from all seven constituencies gathered in Epukiro’s Ovinjuru village to showcase their various produce.  The event was held from...

Nedbank Namibia yesterday announced a sponsorship of N$560 000 towards the Nedbank Agra Agricultural Academy, which marked a significant step towards enhancing skills’ development and training in various agricultural disciplines.  The academy, managed by Agra ProVision, a subsidiary of Agra Limited, offers students the opportunity to pursue national certificates and diplomas in fields such as...

The Namibian livestock sector has over the past two months recorded mixed results in its cattle and sheep exports, which saw the total marketing of cattle decreasing by 71.06% on a year-on-year basis, and total sheep marketing declining by 47.72%.  According to the latest trade statistics from the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia,...

At the recent launch of the 2025 Agra Weaner Championship in Windhoek, Bank Windhoek’s Marketing and Corporate Communication Services Executive Officer Jacquiline Pack said the bank’s support for developing the agricultural sector is evident in its various investment initiatives. The nationwide competition identifies, rewards, and promotes superior farming practices in Namibia. It is also an...

The transition from the warm summer months to the cold winter months poses challenges for many poultry farmers in Namibia. Between May and September, farmers often encounter various health issues among their flocks. To reduce the risk of poultry deaths, farmers need to be aware that the change in weather conditions has a direct impact...

Heather Erdmann The 8th edition of the annual Reho Expo, which was organised by the Rehoboth Community Trust, delivered beyond expectations as young and veteran farmers were all afforded an opportunity to showcase their products and services.  The expo was recently held at the Expo grounds at Rehoboth and attracted hundreds of attendees, entrepreneurs and...

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has tabled a N$2.57 billion budget for the 2025/26 financial year, focusing on food production, land reform and climate-resilient agricultural practices. Presenting the budget in Parliament, Minister Inge Zaamwani said the proposed allocation under Vote 37 aims to address national food security and land accessibility through...

Part-time farmers often have to make tough decisions regarding their farming enterprises.  The farming mode or type, location of the farm or village and most importantly the choice of human resources that drive operations in your absence are the main worries that bring you sleepless nights. Many farmers have given up and abandoned their dreams...