KATIMA MULILO – The Namibian Agronomic Board at its annual National Agronomic and Horticulture Awards (NAHA) recognised and awarded the country’s various top crop producers, processors and service providers during an award ceremony held at Katima Mulilo’s Waterfront and Tourism Park in the Zambezi region. The event shone a spotlight on excellence, resilience, and innovation...
When one is in production or aspires to venture into producing fresh produce like vegetables, fruits, or cereal grains, often a key aspect is overlooked by many producers, and that is to register as a crop producer. One must register with the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) as a producer of crop products, as this has...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Young budding farmer Metarere Ngeenguno has said it is high time for fellow upcoming farmers to reassess their attitudes towards farming as a profession and as a means of survival, stating that the future of the world economy is being anchored in agriculture. In Africa and globally, agriculture is regarded as the backbone...
Nedbank Namibia has announced the successful conclusion of a landmark funding deal with Achill Island Investments, a leading agricultural enterprise operating in the Aussenkehr Valley. The deal marks the beginning of a strategic partnership aimed at advancing Namibia’s agricultural sector. The funding will assist Achill Island Investments and its sister farm, Silverlands Vineyards, in expanding...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Local farmers used recent agricultural expos across the Omaheke region to express and showcase their appreciation for the Brahman cattle. They hailed the breed’s heat tolerance, hardiness, calving ability and durability as the perfect fit for extensive farming systems. The breed is well-suited for Namibian conditions due to its longevity and foraging skills,...
Savanna Beef Processors, anticipated to become one of the most technologically advanced abattoirs in the country, recently conducted its first trial slaughter at its new processing facility located between Windhoek and Okahandja. This slaughter testing involved over 20 cattle. The primary objective of the trial was to verify the functionality of all equipment and to...
Agriculture has long demonstrated its ability to feed, clothe and supply raw materials for building settlements and other industrial developments worldwide. As farmers strive to remain resilient and profitable, it becomes essential for them to incorporate renewable energy sources into agriculture to lower production costs and help combat climate change. Renewable energy refers to any...
Piglets experience a physiological and psychological stress response during and after weaning that significantly impacts their health and performance. This is a major challenge in pig production, primarily occurring when piglets are three to five weeks old. Other contributors to weaning shock include nutritional stress, environmental and social pressures, and an immature immune system. When...
Lahja Nashuuta At the Etunda Irrigation Project in Namibia’s Omusati region, 33-year-old young farmer Aina Imalwa, popularly known as ‘Aina, the Farmer’, is redefining what it means for young women to succeed in agriculture. Once a mobile hairdresser, she now manages her own six-hectare farm. Her journey is marked by hard work, vision, and unwavering...
Food self-sufficiency and food security may appear to be the same thing, however, these are two different phrases where food self-sufficiency is an enabler of food security. Food self-sufficiency refers to the reliance on own production to meet or satisfy daily food consumption, rather than purchasing or importing food from elsewhere. On the other hand,...