A resident of Muyako in the Zambezi Region, Patrick Matengu, is appealing to the government to consider some sort of compensation for cattle lost to a natural disaster.
Matengu this week woke up to five of his cattle struck by lightning in Maalo Village in the Muyako Area.
Kunene Governor Vipuakuje Muharukua has announced the establishment of multi-million-dollar Kunene Capital Agri Hubs aimed at helping farmers access markets, improve production, and create jobs.
Namibia must jealously guard its disease-free livestock zones to protect the country's agricultural economy.
This is the view of the Deputy Executive Director of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform (MAFWLR) Kingsley Kwenani.
Members of Parliament said agriculture and defence play a vital role and should be prioritised to safeguard the country's sovereignty and the wellbeing of citizens.
The Namibia Industrial Development Agency (NIDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to reviving the Manyeha Crocodile Farm Project in Kongola.
The Omaheke Regional Council handed over 260 cattle to the Itireleng Community Council at Epukiro RC in the Okorukambe Constituency.
The livestock project is meant for self-sustainability and wealth creation of local communities.
An outbreak of African Migratory Locusts has been reported in various parts of the Zambezi Region.
The ban on horticulture exports to South Africa has been lifted.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform, Inge Zaamwani, has confirmed the resumption of exports as of Thursday, October 23; previously withdrawn trade permits have also been reinstated.
The Governor of ||Kharas, Dawid Gertze, has officially opened the 69th edition of the Keetmanshoop Agricultural, Industrial and Tourism Expo (KAITE).
The governor said the hosting of the annual event is a testament to collective spirit, resilience and unwavering commitment to progress.
The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform (MAWLR), Inge Zaamwani, has emphasised the importance of producing sufficient food to feed the nation in meeting the country's Sustainable Development Goals.
