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Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile

Veronika Haulenga

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Maize

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Namibia

Fall armyworm infestation threatens Zambezi harvests

Map of Zambezi region   Farmers in the Zambezi region are fighting a devastating outbreak of fall armyworm, which is destroying maize fields and jeopardising this season’s harvest. The Ministry of Agricultural, Water, and Land Reform has acknowledged the situation, saying that intervention will depend on the availability of pesticides. The infestation, however, is not confined to maize crops alone, raising concerns about the broader impact on regional food security. […]

today27 January, 2025 50

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Business / Economics

11 July 2024 Morning Biz News: Namibia’s Green Scheme Spurs Maize Production Surge Amid Global Economic Trends

Namibia's Green Scheme Boosts Maize Production Amidst Food Security Concerns Namibia's agricultural sector is poised for a significant boost in maize production this season, thanks to the country's Green Scheme projects. Recent reports from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification by the Food and Agricultural Organisation indicate that maize production is set to increase by 24% to 13,100 metric tonnes, up from 10,600MT in the previous season. This rise underscores […]

today11 July, 2024 21

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Africa

Kenyan farmers turn to WhatsApp & AI tools to combat crop diseases

    Farmers in Kenya and other countries are using online chat groups and artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help combat crop losses due to pests and diseases. New research shows chat groups modeled on those used in human health care can offer benefits to farmers and enhance their communication with plant doctors. Organizations such as PlantVillage and CABI are using such digital tools and chat groups to expand their […]

today27 June, 2024 53

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Africa

Malawi farming experiment shows how simple changes can boost maize yields and improve soil

    By Alan Dixon, University of Worcester     Malawi’s increasingly unpredictable rainfall and higher than usual temperatures are causing problems for smallholder farmers. Soil erosion has increased, causing soil fertility and water availability to decline. Crops often fail. Farmers are already struggling financially. Many farm only one crop: maize. They can’t easily afford chemical fertilisers that would boost the soil’s fertility and sustain yields. Agriculture accounts for just […]

today13 June, 2024 41

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Environment

El Niño disasters: governments know what’s coming, but are unprepared – what must change

    By Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine   Drought disasters in southern Africa are mainly attributed to a lack of preparedness, inadequate response and mitigation and poor risk reduction measures. With little to no preparation for drought disasters, such as the failure of the staple maize crop, the only option after the disaster hits is delayed relief action. Because of climate change, the El Niño-induced impacts […]

today2 April, 2024 31

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Malawi and maize: prices have spiked on the back of bad weather and trade bans

    By Simon Roberts, University of Johannesburg and Namhla Landani, University of Johannesburg   Maize is the leading staple food in Malawi and crucial for food security. Typically, local production from smallholder farmers meets and exceeds annual requirements of around 3 million metric tonnes. The country, however, is currently facing a crisis with 4.4 million Malawians (22% of the population) being food insecure. This is due firstly to a […]

today19 March, 2024 13

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Africa

Africa’s horticultural exports surge on

    By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency   An upsurge in demand for horticultural products across global markets, particularly in Europe, spurred a significant increase in agricultural export revenues for several African countries last year. Wandile Sihlobo, chief economist at the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz), reported via his blog that South Africa's agricultural exports surged to a record US$13.2 billion in 2023, a 3% increase from […]

today12 March, 2024 33