The Kalimbeza rice project has finally entered the early stages of rice production after years of inactivity. The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform is redesigning the 229-hectare area, and has provided the project with essential inputs, such as fertiliser, diesel, two restored tractors and one plough tractor, project manager Patric Kompeli told Nampa....
Paheja Siririka Otniel Hembapu BEIJING/WINDHOEK – The total overhaul and modernisation of the Namibian agriculture sector as well as the empowerment of rural farmers through technology remains key priority areas for the country, President Nangolo Mbumba told with global leaders during the recent Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (Focac) in Beijing, China. For the country to...
Local abattoirs almost doubled their output capacity during June and July, as they accounted for over 16% of the sheep slaughtered during the two months to mark an increased output from the 4 508 sheep slaughtered in June to 5 230 slaughtered in July. Complementing the improved slaughtering capacity of domestic abattoirs was the country’s...
A significant number of livestock mortalities in many farming areas can be attributed to plant poisoning, especially during the spring months, at the onset of rainfall activities, or during periods of drought, especially in degraded rangelands. Many rangeland plant species contain chemicals that are poisonous to livestock when consumed. Poisonous plants vary in their toxicity and...
Zebaldt Ngaruka EPUKIRO – The organising committee of the 20th edition of the Aminuis Agricultural Show described the recently-held event as a significant success and a crucial platform for young farmers to gain valuable exposure. Metarere Ngeenguno, chairperson of the organising committee, stated that the show provided an opportunity for young and emerging farmers to...
RUNDU – The Namibia Industrial Development Agency (Nida) is seeking investors for the development of feedlot and fodder as well as feed cultivation at its Kavango Cattle Ranch facility in the Kavango West region. In a statement on Namibia’s Industrialisation Agenda, the agency’s recently-appointed CEO Richwell Lukonga, noted that the investment also includes possible biomass...
Hanks Saisai 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...
Namibia exported over 19000 head of cattle on the hoof between June and last month, which saw overall exports of live cattle increase from 17 361 head exported during June 2024 to over 19 000 exports in July 2024. The latest Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia (LLPBN) report indicates that a surge in...
The transition from the warm summer months to the cold winter months has posed challenges for many poultry farmers in Namibia. Between May and September, farmers often encounter various health issues with their flocks. To reduce the risk of poultry deaths, farmers need to be aware of the following aspects. The change in weather conditions...
Namibia, through the agriculture ministry and the directorate of veterinary services, has lifted the ban on the importation and in-transit movement of live poultry and birds from South Africa. The resumption of import of live poultry and birds from neighbouring South Africa will be strictly monitored, and importers have been urged to fully comply with...