Namibia still desperately needs to improve agricultural production systems and tackle the threats of climate change and uncertainty. The GDP from agriculture in Namibia increased to 2794.70 USD million in the second quarter of 2022 from 1049.30 USD million in the first quarter of 2022, as per the Namibia Statistics Agency.
Farmers in the small-scale fisheries sector have diverse capacities and capabilities which require support.
In recognition of the immense role women play in agriculture, we feature four women farmers who are amongst those who have taken farming to new heights. Not only have they ventured into unique modes of farming, but their back stories are filled with awe and inspiration.
Feasibility studies are in progress on how to optimally utilise part of the Neckartal dam’s massive 857 million cubic meters of water for purposes of irrigation development, crop production and bulk water storage.
Cattle marketing has improved by 4.3% year-on-year for the first half of the year, according to the Meat Board of Namibia.
If you are a young Namibian farmer, or you want to be one, then Windhoek is the place to be from to 22-25 March next year.
Nahas Ndevahoma and Isabella Ndevahoma started their agriculture project after they had identified the need for vegetables within their communities for a balanced diet, as the northern communities only eat the stable food that is omahangu.
The first-ever Comprehensive Conservation Agriculture Programme (CCAP 2015-2020) registered commendable progress towards improving food production and incomes for farmers in the country.
Khaibasen Garden Project farmers at Ganamab, who last year were funded by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to the tune of US$50 000 to grow tomatoes, white and yellow maize, green peppers, potatoes and watermelons, predict a bright future.
Maria Shikalepo takes one last look at her orders of poultry products before carefully loading them onto her trusted transport, and neatly putting each box down to avoid breakage. This is something she does daily before setting off to sell her products.