President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the government will continue assessing the impacts caused by the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak and is engaging relevant stakeholders to prevent the outbreak from causing prolonged financial distress.
The European Union has suspended the entry of certain Namibian meat products following the country’s Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak.
The restrictions, announced on Monday, affect fresh meat from cattle, sheep and goats, as well as certain processed products, including biltong.
Namibia today joins the international community in marking World Space Week under the theme “Rocket Revolution”, highlighting the growing role of space science and technology in addressing global challenges and advancing human development.
The Otjinene Constituency Councillor, Eben-Ezer Kauapirura, has called on farming communities in the constituency to support and rally behind the new leadership of the Otjinene Farmers Association.
Salem Horticulture Farming Co-operative on the outskirts of Rundu faces a number of challenges and has appealed for government assistance.
The co-operative raised the matter with Vice President Lucia Witbooi, who visited the business.
The recent Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak has dealt a major blow to the Keetmanshoop Agricultural Industrial and Tourism Expo (KAITE), forcing organisers to drop the livestock section at this year's Expo.
The expo is scheduled from 27 to 31 October.
Swapo Party MP Willem Amutenya questioned the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform whether farmers north of the Redline have viable value-added infrastructure to process meat, as they are now dependent on their own market due to restrictions on livestock products.
The journey from a home-based idea to a commercial operation comes with challenges, ranging from access to skills and markets to meeting the demands of a growing customer base.
Members of the Mahahe Community Poultry Project in the Kavango West Region have expressed optimism that the government funding invested in their poultry project would yield tangible results.
The Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association has handed over sponsorships to various institutions and organisations as part of its corporate social responsibility on education, health, sport, agriculture and community development.
