The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform has announced an outbreak of lumpy skin disease in the Otjombinde Constituency of the Epukiro veterinary district. The ministry’s acting chief veterinary officer in the Department of Veterinary Services, Dr Johannes Shoopala, in a media statement said 73 cattle were diagnosed with the disease in the constituency. […]
NamWater has reported an increase in dam water levels across the north-central regions, marking a positive stride towards water security for communities, agriculture, and industries. According to the weekly dam bulletin released on 13 January, the total dam volume has increased to an impressive average capacity of 95.2%. The record inflows include the Calueque Dam, […]
As the prolonged drought persists in the Erongo Region, Daures Constituency Councillor Joram !Haoseb says agricultural activities have declined, as most communal farmers have abandoned farming and moved to urban centres in search of better living conditions. !Haoseb said this during a joint briefing with the European Union Ambassador to Namibia and UNICEF at the […]
Ohangwena Governor Sebastian Ndeitunga held a meeting with members of the Oshimholo Farmers Association at Oushake to reassess the conditions affecting Namibian cattle farmers grazing in Angola. Although Namibian farmers grazing in Angola have been adhering to the rules, some of the regulations are said to be overlooked. “There were complaints that some of them […]
A rural cattle farmer at Epukiro RC mission area in the Omaheke Region is turning challenges into opportunities by venturing into pig farming. Prolonged droughts have devastated traditional livestock farming in the area, but this farmer’s inspiring story shows that diversifying agricultural practices can bring new life to rural economies. For years, Silas Sebetwane, a […]
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 […]
