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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Farmers

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Namibia

City of Windhoek adopts plan for Groot Aub infrastructure

The City of Windhoek has addressed concerns raised relating to issues raised by local farmers in Groot Aub. The City of Windhoek says that they acknowledge that managing a fast-growing area like Groot Aub requires a comprehensive regulatory framework addressing land tenure, zoning, and infrastructure all aimed at enhancing residents’ quality of life. The Windhoek Municipal Council adopted an Action Plan that addresses a range of critical areas. The initial […]

todayOctober 31, 2024 18

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Environment

Agriculture Minister supports Bank of Namibia’s drought relief policy

The Bank of Namibia has introduced a financial relief policy for farmers affected by ongoing drought, which includes loan restructuring, debt moratoriums, and emergency funding at preferential terms. Agriculture Minister Calle Schlettwein expressed support for the policy in an interview with Future Media, emphasising the need for financial products tailored to the agricultural sector's unique challenges.     Minister Schlettwein, discussing Namibia's response to climate change, further highlighted the importance […]

todayOctober 29, 2024 13

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Africa

Data protection is poor for African farmers who use digital services: Kenya and Ghana cases highlight gaps

  By Heike Baumüller, University of Bonn and Bezawit Beyene Chichaibelu, University of Bonn   Across Africa, agricultural producers are turning to digital solutions to get information about farming methods, market access or financial services. By 2022, there were 666 of these solutions operating on the continent, the highest number among all low- and medium-income regions. Advances in digital devices, such as smartphones, sensors and satellites, connected through the internet […]

todayAugust 7, 2024 47

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Environment

Climate Change threatens Namibia’s Agricultural Sector

    The agricultural sector is vital for sustaining livelihoods in Namibia but faces significant climate change challenges. Namibian farmers frequently experience adverse rainfall seasons, leading to floods, droughts, and pest and disease outbreaks. Droughts, occurring every other year with varying severity, have particularly harmed crop and livestock farmers, reducing productivity and income due to poor yields, livestock performance, and market prices.   Technical Advisor of Livestock and Rangeland from […]

todayJune 4, 2024 20

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Local

Agra and Agra Staff Initiative Fund (ASIF) Heartfelt Contribution to the Droogte Hulp Namibia Fund

          In the heart of our beloved country, we all feel the weight of the drought that grips our land. Every conversation seems to circle back to the desperate need for rain. Each day, we hear the stories of our treasured clients—our farmers—caught in the grip of this relentless natural disaster. They face an unyielding reality: animals perishing, school fees unpaid, and the constant struggle to […]

todayMay 28, 2024 15

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Namibia

Kunene region farmers want red line done away with

Farmers in the Kunene Region are demanding the zoning of Kunene North, claiming the area has been Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD)-free for 50 years. According to the Namibia Press Agency, they suggest dividing the red line districts to help eradicate FMD and other diseases. Responding to the call, Natangwe Ithete, head of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economics and Administration, said that the government plans to eliminate the red […]

todayMay 15, 2024 20

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Interview Transcripts

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Addressing Livestock Farming Concerns in Khorixas: Insights from Simson Mario /Ochurub, PR Officer of Khorixas Town Council

Livestock farming is an integral part of many rural communities, but when it encroaches upon urban areas, it can pose significant challenges. In Khorixas, the Town Council has been grappling with a surge in livestock roaming within town boundaries, prompting a flurry of complaints from residents. Simson Mario /Ochurub, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Khorixas Town Council, sheds light on the council's efforts to address this pressing issue. […]

todayApril 22, 2024 25

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Videos

Food security ‘vital part of national security’, Sunak tells farmers

Rishi Sunak has told farmers that food security is a vital part of national security as he set out support for the sector. Speaking at the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) annual conference, the Prime Minister outlined a doubling of the amount going to technology and innovation schemes such as robotics, roof-top solar and agricultural research, to £220 million, helping farmers to increase productivity. The money is part of the Government’s […]

todayFebruary 21, 2024 8

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Environment

Building a resilient farming business

    By Hanks Saisai, Technical Advisor: Crops & Poultry Farmers in Namibia face numerous challenges including climate change. This is evident in the form of erratic rainfall, recurring droughts, crop, and livestock losses, which have continuously led to financial losses for farmers across the country. As we navigate through the early days of 2024, farmers are encouraged to create resolutions that can transform their farming businesses into resilient enterprises. […]

todayFebruary 1, 2024 23

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