Zebaldt Ngaruka Most emerging farmers in Namibia’s communal areas are increasingly opting for small-stock animals, such as goats and sheep, due to their lower initial investment requirements and faster production cycles compared to cattle farming. Small-stock farming offers farmers the opportunity to quickly build their herds and generate a steady income with less capital, land,...
As the winter season approaches, farmers raising Layer Hens for fresh egg production are encouraged to prepare key management aspects of their operations to maintain production capacity throughout the winter. The winter season naturally affects egg production due to shorter daylight hours, which signals hens to rest. During this period, hens also require more energy...
Heather Erdmann REHOBOTH – The 9th edition of the annual Reho Expo, organised by the Rehoboth Community Trust, officially concluded over the weekend after three days of vibrant agricultural activities, local enterprise showcases, and community engagement at the town’s expo grounds. The event was officially inaugurated by Rehoboth Mayor Jackie ǂKhariseb, who emphasised the expo’s...
During the winter season, small stock (goat and sheep) farmers have the insurmountable task of ensuring that the lambing (sheep birth) and kidding (goat birth) season progresses well with minimal to no complications in their kraals to achieve their production targets. Generally, animal breeding activities occur during seasons or times most favourable to their bodily...
OTJINENE – The 10th edition of the annual Omaheke Crop Farmers Fair officially kicked off yesterday at Otjinene constituency’s Otjiuaneho village in the Omaheke region. There, the region’s crop farmers will come together to share expertise and exchange notes. The three-day event, which will run from 27 April to 29 April, is one of Omaheke’s...
Meatco, Namibia’s largest meat processing and marketing entity, continues to reinforce its position as one of the leading players in the international meat export market. Egypt will soon become the next export destination for the country’s world-acclaimed beef products. Engagements between Meatco’s interim CEO Albertus Aochamub and Egyptian ambassador Ramia Shawky placed serious emphasis on...
The agriculture ministry has deployed ten tractors to flood-hit areas in the Zambezi region to assist farmers in transporting harvested crops from submerged fields to higher ground. The affected areas include Masokotwani, Zilitene, Machita, Lusu, Mbilajwe, Miyako, Linyanti and Sangwali, where rising flood levels have disrupted farming activities. The ministry’s deputy director for public relations,...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the government is intensifying efforts to strengthen Namibia’s agricultural sector, focusing on reducing reliance on food imports, boosting local production, and safeguarding livestock health to sustain export markets. Delivering her State of the Nation Address recently, Nandi-Ndaitwah said the eighth Administration aims to cut food imports by 80% by 2030 as...
Zebaldt Ngaruka OTJIJARUA — The garden at Morukutu Primary School at Otjijarua village in the Omaheke region has become a significant asset to the school’s community hostel and the surrounding community, exemplifying the transformative power of practical agriculture education. Emmanuel Vasco Muhata, the school’s agriculture teacher, told Agri Select that the garden serves more than...
Kaviveterue Virere OTJIMUHAKA – The Office of the Kunene Governor, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Social Services, last week assessed flood impacts at Otjimuhaka village, also known as Swartbooi Drift, in the Epupa constituency. Otjimuhaka village is situated along the Kunene River, about 140 kilometres from Opuwo. Speaking to Nampa, personal assistant...