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Namibia Berries is planning to invest N$1.5 billion over 7 years into an export production blueberry project on the outskirts of Divundu.

A significant number of livestock mortalities in many farming areas can be attributed to plant poisoning especially during the spring months, at the onset of rainfall activities, or during periods of drought especially in degraded rangelands.

Farmers in the Omusati Region have received a state-of-the-art livestock centre and farmers market valued at nearly N$24 million. 

Livestock farmers continue to face difficult times exacerbated by climate change manifested through adverse events such as drought, floods, pests, and disease outbreaks that have been experienced in many parts of the country in recent years.

A Norwegian company, African Aquaculture Company (AAC), is set to establish a salmon farming project in the Lüderitz area of Namibia's //Kharas Region.

Namibia's food security situation has deteriorated significantly, with an estimated 234,000 people, 9% of the population, experiencing serious food insecurity between April and August 2023, official figures reveal.

Success in the farming sphere relies on prudent planning and the timely execution of critical activities related to a chosen farming enterprise.

Namibia is at an advanced stage of concluding an agreement that will see the country exporting small livestock such as goat and sheep meat to China, a government official has revealed.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform says it will need to relook at its specification to suit potential clients if no bids will be received in the second round of the Green Schemes advertised for private investor uptake.

 The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, in collaboration with the European Union, will construct an artificial insemination facility at Okapya Livestock Development Centre in the Oshikoto Region.

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