Category: Agriculture
The effects of rainfall distribution and intensity on crop production
By Hanks Saisai Technical Advisor: Crops and Poultry. Namibia is a semi-arid to arid country, despite these conditions, the sustainable production of crops, fruits and vegetables remains key to sustain the food requirements of...
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Meat Board probes levy to cut through bureaucracy at veterinary services
The Meat Board of Namibia has started a consultation process to formulate a proposal to support...
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Great relief to farmers in the NCA, as Oshakati Elolo abattoir reopened
The Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, Carl Schlettwein this week reopened the...
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Water, energy and food security can be achieved
By Egline Tauya. Water, energy and food security can be achieved in southern Africa through joint...
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Livestock marketing statistics show disturbing consequences due to drought
The latest Meat Board of Namibia livestock marketing statistics reflect the disturbing...
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Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak in Kavango East Region spreads further
The Foot and mouth disease reported in the Kavango East Region in September has now spread to...
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Aquaculture – the future of fisheries through Nile tilapia, ornamental fish, mariculture and fish feed production
By Hiskia Asino. Aquaculture also known as the farming of aquatic organisms such as fish, algae,...
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Government sets hake, lobster fishing quotas for 2020/2021 season
The government has endorsed that the rock lobster total allowance catch (TAC) be set at 180 Metric...
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Lotterings from Gobabis crowned overall winners in Agra weaner championship
Cattle farmers, Frans Lottering and his wife, are the new weaner champions in the annual Agra...
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Agriculture sector records growth in Q1 amid COVID-19 pandemic
Xinhua – The Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform Calle Schlettwein on Thursday told...
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UNAM tests desalinated seawater bottling facility in Henties Bay
The University of Namibia installed a bottling facility at its solar power operated seawater...
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Agribank extended funding worth over N$15 million to communal farmers without collateral
In the financial year ended 31 March 2020, Agribank extended funding worth over N$15 million to...
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