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...
Hanks Saisai Wintertime offers an opportune time for farmers to grow a variety of cool weather-loving crops. Vegetables grown at the right time typically thrive and grow optimally, producing significant yields. Namibia has seven crop production zones, namely Zambezi, Kavango, KARST, North- Central, Central, South and Orange, as per the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB). During...
Namibia’s endeavour to achieve food security at household, community, regional and national levels, calls for the adoption of more systematic and precise crop production methods to attain increased crop yields. With the good rainfall received across the country this year, and with maize and mahangu rainfed crop fields currently approaching maturity, it is increasingly evident...
In an ambitious bid to reset, modernise and intensify the overall output of the country’s agriculture sector, government will invest over N$561 million in agriculture infrastructure, including in various green schemes and agro-processing segment. The planned N$561 million investment will be made during the 2025/26 financial year. This was announced by President Netumbi Nandi-Ndaitwah during...