A seasonal farmer at Okahatjipara Village, in the vicinity of Okondjatu and Mbunga Tjamuaha, advises that communal farming communities prioritise removing encroaching bush and scrubs from their farming lands. Doing so, he says, will open up more grazing land to animals while allowing for greater diversification of the land. Farmer Mbunga Tjamuaha says unfavourable weather […]
The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) has reminded commercial and surplus producers to apply for the grain seeds and fertilisers subsidy for the 2024/2025 planting season. The subsidy programme ends on February 15. NAB launched the National Drought Support to assist grain farmers in recovering from the 2023/2024 drought, given the good rainy season forecasted for […]
Subsistence farmers in the northern regions have welcomed the abundant rainfall that has been pouring since last week. They are hoping that the pattern remains for better yields and grazing land. The erratic and limited rainfall distribution patterns experienced since the start of the agricultural season in 2022 resulted in abnormal dry conditions affecting most […]
Subsistence farmers in the Kavango East Region are hopeful of a better harvest following consistent rainfall. While some farmers were already planting, others were clearing their crop fields. Crops have also started to germinate for those who planted early. Farmers say last year they lost out due to unfavourable weather. Subsistence farmers do not only […]
A Namibian couple is proving that even in the face of persistent drought, strawberry farming can flourish with innovative and water-efficient practices. The couple’s dedication to sustainable agriculture has not only preserved their livelihood but has also set a benchmark for smart farming in arid conditions. The Botes began their journey into strawberry farming during […]
The Directorate of Veterinary Services has detected an outbreak of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in the Okakarara constituency of the Otjozondjupa Region. So far, 39 cattle showed clinical signs of the disease, and two have died. Cases have been detected in the Okondjatu area in Ouatjiri, Otjijamangombe, Otjomukaru, Otjipoko, Okatemba-kondova between 29 November and 11 […]
The Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform Ministry has acquired critical livestock handling infrastructure to improve the beef value chain in the northern communal areas. The equipment, acquired at a stated cost of N$2.2 million, was acquired through the livestock support program under the Eleventh European Development Fund. The mobile livestock handling facilities include a five-cattle […]
The poultry industry has had a great deal to do with addressing unemployment in Namibia. The Minister of Industrialisation and Trade, Lucia Iipumbu, remarked this when she consulted with stakeholders in that sector on the opportunities and challenges to its expected growth and development. Iipumbu highlighted the role of poultry farming as a viable investment. […]
The Police Inspector General has promised to intensify police visibility and community collaborations to combat farm crimes in the Grootfontein district, Otjozondjupa. Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo made these remarks during a meeting with Farmers Association representatives and members, who are continuously falling victim to farm attacks, stock theft, and infrastructure damages. The meeting followed numerous […]
Young Namibians are changing the status quo by embracing the selling off of some of their livestock to earn a living, as opposed to the traditional way of keeping them. Livestock farming does not only contribute to food security and livelihoods, but it is also a means of income generation. Many, especially young people, are […]
