The Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU) has urged regional vigilance and complete cooperation in response to the ongoing devastation caused by the highly virulent foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in the SADC region.
The World Food Programme (WFP) has noted that Namibia's humanitarian and food security situation improved in 2026.
This is despite recurring climate and shock-related hazards, including floods, devastating droughts, and pest infestations.
Namibia's approach to resource management at independence has been to rebuild its overexploited and depleted resources to the maximum sustainable level, especially its marine.
The Namibia Professional Hunting Association (NAPHA) has urged game farmers to be vigilant about foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) among wildlife.
The association warned that they, too, are at risk of contracting the disease.
Heavy rain and storms destroyed about 40 hectares of maize at the Uvhungu-vhungu Green Scheme in the Kavango East Region.
This occurred in the early hours of Tuesday. The storm started at around 1:00am and is estimated to have lasted about 20 minutes.
Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT), Indileni Daniel, inaugurated newly upgraded facilities at the Etosha National Park, marking a significant milestone in the government's ongoing commitment to enhancing tourism infrastructure.
The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform (MAFWLR), Inge Zaamwani, visited the site earmarked for the Africa Aquaculture Company offshore salmon farming project in Lüderitz to see the progress and plans for the upcoming operations.
Lima Farm in the Kongola Constituency of the Zambezi Region, in collaboration with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), has embarked on chilli production aimed at promoting sustainable integrated agriculture and mitigating human-wildlife conflict.
The Okashana Crop Research Station in the Oshikoto Region continues to make significant strides in seed production and multiplication, as well as crop research.
The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Inge Zaamwani, stated that other towns should also benefit from the seasonal opportunities generated by this year's annual Lüderitz Crayfish Festival.
Zaamwani made the remarks during a gala dinner of the Lüderitz Crayfish Festival.
