insert_link Namibia Agriculture Ministry announces record sunflower harvest The Executive Director of the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Ndiyakupi Nghituwamata, has announced that about 40 hectares of sunflowers at the Shadikongoro and Sikondo green schemes are being harvested. The harvest is expected to produce over ten thousand liters of sunflower oil by August 2024. Nghituwamata highlighted that this represents the most substantial sunflower harvest recorded at these green schemes since their re-establishment two years ago. todayMay 13, 2024 23
insert_link Environment Agritechnica exhibition expands reach in growing Asian markets Agritechnica Asia expands into Vietnam – Organizer DLG to meet high market demand for agricultural machinery knowledge in Asia with tailored country-specific Agritechnica formats – HortEx exhibition for horti- and floriculture to be held in parallel – DLG’s “Agritechnica Asia” event in Bangkok continues as hub for Asia. (DLG). The German Agricultural Society (DLG) is strengthening its services in Asia to meet greater demand and new requirements of […] todayFebruary 14, 2024 25
insert_link Namibia Schlettwein wants improved agricultural practices for Green Schemes Following a tour of the B2Gold Mine’s Agricultural farm in the Otjozondjupa region, the Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform Calle Schlettwein suggested integrating the farm's production practices into Government Green Schemes for an increased yield. todayNovember 23, 2023 18
insert_link Environment The Basics of Fruit Tree Production By Hanks Saisai, Technical Advisor: Crops & Poultry Growing fruit trees can be a very rewarding business venture; however, it requires farmers to possess essential knowledge and understanding to profitably grow trees of high value. Farmers need to understand that growing fruit trees requires knowledge of basic land preparation, seedling purchase and caring for the trees until they reach maturity. Namibia‘s semi-arid environment offers an opportune environment for fruit tree […] todayNovember 17, 2023 14
