Farmers in Namibia face numerous challenges, including climate change. This is evident in the form of erratic rainfall, recurring droughts, and crop and livestock losses. These have continuously led to financial losses for farmers across the country. As we head towards the end of 2025, farmers are encouraged to create resolutions that can transform their...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Recent promising rain showers across various parts of the country have ignited hope among farmers in the Omaheke region, who many have now turned their attention and efforts to gardening as they strive to preserve food security. Omaheke region, commonly known as the Cattle Country, is a predominantly cattle farming area, and only...
AKSU – Aksu has earned a reputation for producing sweet, juicy, large, and fragrant apples; however, little is known that this land of orchards was once a desert. Aksu is in China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. A recent trip to Aksu provided me and over 20 other African journalists and editors with an opportunity to...
Namibia’s beef market continues to demonstrate a strong domestic orientation, with local consumption absorbing nearly two-thirds (69.3%) of total beef production between January and September 2025. Exports accounted for 30.7%, while imports represented a minimal 3.4% of total supply (4.8% of consumption), equivalent to about 6% of total consumption. This highlights the country’s continued self-sufficiency...
In Namibia, livestock production is heavily dependent on rangeland, which supports a diverse range of forage resources, including trees, shrubs, grasses and forbs. These plants differ in growth forms, structure, life cycles, habitat preferences and uses. Cattle, sheep and goats characterise livestock farming in this country. These animals have different forage preferences and foraging habits. ...
The recent sixth edition of the Bank Windhoek Agri Series brought together leading voices from government, finance and the agricultural sector at the Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management (NIPAM) in Windhoek. This year’s focus on genetic diversity is seen as pivotal for improving quality, resilience and yield, securing the future of agriculture in...
RIETFONTEIN – Through hard work, dedication and strategic long-term positioning, the National Youth Service (NYS) is well on its way to becoming a self-sustaining entity that will soon start contributing to about 40% to 50% of the country’s food needs. At its Riefontein multifaced production site, the NYS has now expanded operations to include both...
This year marks exactly 42 years of Feedmaster’s unwavering service excellence and dedication to providing Namibian farmers and producers with high-quality animal feed that has for decades enhanced the productivity of the country’s agriculture sector. Since 1983, Feedmaster, the country’s leading animal feed producer, has been the pioneering producer and leading innovator of various types...
Government, through the ministry of agriculture, is set to invest a whopping N$34 million in bolstering and implementing of strategic rain-fed agronomic programmes, which will, in the long term, boost the country’s food security efforts and create resilient value chains. The investment will be made over the 2025/26 financial year and through subsidies. The ministry...
In the heart of Omaheke region, Farm Gross Osombahe thrives under the dedicated stewardship of Peter Shimii. His three-hectare horticulture project flourishes with maize, tomatoes, green peppers, sunflowers, spinach, and beans. Shimii donated his first harvest to Otjivero Combined School in Omitara, providing nutritious meals to 602 learners and inspiring the entire community. Chairperson of...