Government to acquire two commercial farms in the Aminuis Constituency

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The government, through the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, plans to acquire two additional commercial farms in the Aminuis Constituency of the Omaheke Region. This decision comes in response to unfavorable weather conditions and an increasing number of livestock in the area.

Namibia lifts ban on maize and palm imports from South Africa

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The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform has lifted the ban on importing and transiting maize, palm, and palm products from South Africa with immediate effect.

The decision follows research into Bud Rot of Palms and Goss’s Wilt on maize, with authorities now confident the risks are manageable.

Agricultural Ministry assesses 3rd quarter performance

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The Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform has emphasized the importance of a strategic approach to agriculture, water management, and land reform in Namibia, highlighting their interconnectedness as pillars of the nation's development.

Cabinet urges fast-tracking of key Bills

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Cabinet has directed the Cabinet Committee on Legislation to expedite the finalization of the Namibia Investment Promotion Bill, the Data Protection Bill, and the Special Economic Zone Bill.

This follows the Cabinet's recognition of bottlenecks to investment due to policy, process, and project issues.

Namibia hosts global biodiversity conference

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Namibia takes center stage in the global biodiversity conversation as it hosts the eleventh session of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in the capital.

Tsandi hosts first Agricultural Expo

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Tsandi Village Council in the Omusati Region is holding its first-ever Agricultural Expo in a bid to bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and traditional wisdom in agriculture.
 

Phase 2 of Neckartal Dam set for 2025

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The development of the much-anticipated second phase of the Neckartal Dam Irrigation Scheme is set to start next year. 

The Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Carl Schlettwein, said this when he officially opened the Keetmanshoop Agricultural, Industrial, and Tourism Expo.