Also known as: LPO
Livestock producers advocacy organization engaged in FMD control, export market access, and livestock value chain development in Namibia.
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Informanté
The Livestock Producers Organisation (LPO) said restrictions on livestock trucks had placed considerable financial pressure on transporters and producers
“The Livestock Producers Organisation (LPO) said the restrictions had placed considerable financial pressure on transporters, producers and the wider livestock value chain.”
South Africa says foot-and-mouth disease under control as Namibia strengthens safeguardsThe Namibian
Livestock Producers Organisation (LPO) attended a round table conference and FMD Symposium in Pretoria
“A delegation from the Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU) and its affiliate the Livestock Producers Organisation (LPO) recently attended a round table conference hosted by the Trust in Animals and Food Safety (TAFS) Forum and the Swiss embassy, as well as the Octavoscene FMD Symposium in Pretoria, South Africa.”
Farmers’ delegation attends FMD meetings in PretoriaWindhoek Observer
Livestock Producers Organisation raised the issue with the relevant stakeholders
“The Livestock Producers Organisation (LPO) subsequently raised the issue with the relevant stakeholders.”
EU livestock inspections resume under temporary funding arrangementInformanté
Livestock Producers Organisation (LPO) urgently raised the matter with relevant stakeholders
“The Livestock Producers Organisation (LPO) urgently raised the matter with relevant stakeholders.”
EU farm inspections put Namibia’s livestock exports under pressureWindhoek Observer
Livestock Producers Organisation convened indaba where farmers agreed to establish producer-driven company
“More than 230 farmers attended a Livestock Producers Organisation indaba in Mariental on 22 July 2026, where they agreed to establish a producer-driven company with founder shares priced at N$7 500 each.”
Sheep industry faces processing squeezeWindhoek Observer
Livestock Producers Organisation (LPO) hosted a sheep indaba on 22 July in Mariental
“The decision was taken at a sheep indaba hosted by the Livestock Producers Organisation (LPO) on 22 July in Mariental, where producers discussed the future direction of the sheep industry.”
Sheep farmers approve producer-driven companyInformanté
Livestock Producers Organisation urged farmers across Namibia to strengthen biosecurity measures
“THE Livestock Producers Organisation (LPO) has urged farmers across Namibia to strengthen biosecurity measures and strictly comply with animal health regulations as the threat of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) continues to pose a serious risk to the country's livestock sector and export markets.”
Farmers urged to tighten biosecurity amid border disease threatNew Era
Livestock Producers Organisation (LPO) is affiliated with Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU)
“The organisation is affiliated with the Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU).”
Meatco holds strategic talks with LPO …push for inclusion, transparency continuesSouth Africa's Agriculture Minister said South Africa is dealing with its largest-ever foot-and-mouth disease outbreak but bringing it increasingly under control, and has provided 50,000 vaccine doses each to Namibia, Eswatini and Lesotho to strengthen regional preparedness.
23 August 2026 · Informanté →
South Africa's Agriculture Minister said South Africa is dealing with its largest-ever foot-and-mouth disease outbreak but bringing it increasingly under control, and has provided 50,000 vaccine doses each to Namibia, Eswatini and Lesotho to strengthen regional preparedness.
23 August 2026 · Informanté →
Delegates from the Namibia Agricultural Union and Livestock Producers Organisation attended meetings in Pretoria to discuss foot-and-mouth disease control and regional FMD management, concluding that success depends on stronger public-private partnerships, improved data sharing, honest communication, and a possible vaccinated buffer zone along the South Africa-Namibia border.
22 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian livestock producers supplying EU markets faced inspection suspensions when the Directorate of Veterinary Services' operational budget was exhausted. A temporary arrangement now allows producers to cover travel and related costs of state veterinarians conducting required EU certification inspections, channelled through the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia.
20 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's livestock export industry faced pressure when the Directorate of Veterinary Services suspended annual EU certification inspections due to budget exhaustion, risking producers' access to export markets; a temporary arrangement was reached with producers covering state veterinarian travel costs during the interim period.
15 August 2026 · Informanté →
Farmers Meat Market in Mariental, Namibia's only export-approved sheep abattoir, has suspended slaughter operations due to rising costs, high inventory levels, and export market challenges. According to Simonis Storm Research, the disruption reflects a processing and market access challenge stemming from an "export parity squeeze" where procurement costs rise before export revenues materialize, compounded by a stronger Namibia dollar and higher livestock buying prices.
31 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Sheep farmers at a Livestock Producers Organisation indaba in Mariental unanimously agreed to establish a producer-driven company to improve farm profitability and increase producer participation in the livestock value chain. Founder shares will cost N$7500 per share, with Cirrus Capital appointed to implement the offering.
27 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Livestock Producers Organisation has called on Namibian farmers to tighten biosecurity measures and comply with animal health regulations to protect against foot-and-mouth disease, which poses a threat to the country's livestock sector and export markets. The LPO chairperson warned that the disease remains an immediate threat at Namibia's borders and that maintaining access to international markets depends on farmers' adherence to strict farming practices and biosecurity protocols.
6 June 2026 · Informanté →
Meatco's interim CEO met with the Livestock Producers Organisation to discuss strengthening transparency, communication, and partnership across Namibia's red meat value chain. The engagement emphasised rebuilding trust between processors and cattle producers to improve sector performance and maintain global competitiveness.
31 March 2026 · New Era →
Namibian livestock and veterinary representatives participated in the 2026 International Forum for Transboundary Animal Diseases and Food Safety Conference in Cape Town, where regional and international experts discussed strategies to prevent and control Foot and Mouth Disease in Southern Africa. The conference emphasised the importance of surveillance, early detection, regional coordination, and cross-border communication, with several partners expressing interest in supporting Namibia's efforts to maintain its FMD-free zone without vaccination.
9 March 2026 · Informanté →
Following Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreaks in neighbouring countries, Namibia's agricultural sector has restructured its FMD response framework to enhance coordination between government and private stakeholders, with focus on surveillance and disinfection measures in high-risk border areas to maintain the country's FMD-free status.
15 February 2026 · Informanté →