Livestock auctions in the northern communal areas (NCAs) generate income for farmers, but poor animal condition and limited market knowledge are reducing earnings, agriculture officials say. Immanuel Eelu, a senior official in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land…

An initiative to promote the use and protection of wetlands in 12 Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries has been widely welcomed. The Southern Africa Regional Ramsar Initiative (Sarri) also aims to promote regional cooperation and to ensure that communities…

The agriculture ministry has introduced a price equalisation fund to address low cattle marketing rates and financial disparities affecting farmers in northern communal areas (NCAs), but a farmers’ union says this has not been implemented. The formal marketing of cattle…

Namibia has been urged to finalise its Blue Economy Policy, marine planning, and accession to the High Seas Treaty ahead of the 2026 Our Ocean Conference in Kenya. Local marine biodiversity expert Rod Braby says the platform would be good…

AN animal auction held at Otjetjekua village in the Kunene region on Thursday generated N$583 200 for farmers who brought their cattle to be auctioned. The auction was conducted by the Harambee Communal Auctioneers in partnership with the Otjetjekua Livestock…

A senior official in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has raised concern about the low buyer turnout at livestock auctions in the northern communal areas (NCAs), saying strong buyer participation is crucial for sustaining communal farmers’…

Finland and Namibia have partnered to strengthen the local circular economy, focusing on resource efficiency and sustainable growth across the mining, energy and agricultural sectors. Sakarias Rantala says Finland can help Namibia in providing internationally recognised experience in research –…

NAMIBIAN rangeland expert Axel Rothauge says agro-forestry is not suited to the country’s semi-arid climate, citing moisture competition and failed local crop trials. This is despite some agricultural experts in Africa calling on land users to embrace climate-smart agricultural practices…

The increase in monthly livestock auctions in the northern communal areas (NCAs) shows that many livestock farmers recognise the importance of selling their animals. This is according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform. The 2026 NCA…

Mpasinkuru auction organisers are struggling to attract local buyers, despite Kavango West cattle fetching nearly N$1 million and offering superior grazing quality for regional farmers. The monthly auction is held at Nepara village. Auctioneer George Haufiku, a Ministry of Agriculture,…

Kavango West leaders have accused the Northern Regional Electricity Distributor (Nored) of failing to provide reliable electricity to the region despite years of complaints. Mpungu constituency councillor Fillipus Tenga voiced this frustration during a high-level stakeholder engagement hosted by the…

The agriculture ministry is preparing to lease the Uvhungu-Vhungu green scheme to private operators to enhance operational efficiency, investment, and national food security. Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform spokesperson Simon Nghipandulwa says the ministry is currently connecting…