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Ministry of Agriculture

Namibian government ministry conducting livestock support, disease control, land reform, and agricultural training initiatives; actively addressing locust outbreaks, FMD preparedness, and drought relief.

2025-12-072026-06-25
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  1. June 2026

  2. Informanté

    Ministry of Agriculture drives Small Stock Revolving Scheme poverty-alleviation and climate-resilience initiative

    Source

    “The Small Stock Revolving Scheme is a poverty-alleviation and climate-resilience initiative driven by the Ministry of Agriculture and the Environmental Investment Fund (EIF).”

    Over 200 sheep redistributed to farmers in Hardap Region under Small Stock Revolving Scheme
  3. May 2026

  4. Informanté

    Ministry of Agriculture is conducting spraying operations to combat locust swarms in Maltahöhe District

    Source

    “Officials from the Ministry of Agriculture are currently conducting spraying operations to combat locust swarms in the Maltahöhe District, Hardap Region.”

    Efforts underway to combat locust outbreak in Hardap Region

  5. Informanté

    Ministry of Agriculture appointed new members to the Land Reform Advisory Commission

    Source

    “THE Ministry of Agriculture has appointed new members to the Land Reform Advisory Commission, which is tasked with advising the Minister on issues related to the acquisition, allocation and administration of commercial agricultural land for land reform purposes.”

    Agriculture ministry appoints new Land Reform Advisory Commission

  6. Informanté

    The Ministry of Agriculture is in the process of upgrading agricultural centres into fully operational agricultural training centres by 2027

    Source

    “THE Ministry of Agriculture's Acting Executive Director, Alfred Sikopo, has announced that the ministry is in the process of upgrading agricultural centres across the country into fully operational agricultural training centres by 2027.”

    Agriculture ministry to upgrade agricultural centres into training centres by 2027
  7. April 2026

  8. New Era

    Ministry of Agriculture has deployed 10 tractors to assist farmers in transporting harvested crops from flooded fields

    Source

    “The agriculture ministry has deployed 10 tractors to assist farmers in transporting harvested crops from flooded fields to higher grounds in the Masokotwani, Zilitene, Machita, Lusu, Mbilajwe, Miyako, Linyanti and Sangwali villages in the Zambezi region.”

    Assistance…

  9. New Era

    Ministry of Agriculture will continue the intervention until 17 April 2026

    Source

    “The intervention will continue until 17 April 2026, after which it will be reviewed to inform the next step forward.”

    Assistance…

  10. The Namibian

    Ministry of Agriculture has overstretched equipment services

    Source

    “This generates income and reduces pressure on the Ministry of Agriculture's overstretched equipment services.”

    Communal Farmers Associations Offer a Pathway to Rural Prosperity
  11. March 2026

  12. New Era

    Ministry of Agriculture implemented IREMA project in conjunction with other organizations

    Source

    “This is a five-year project funded by the Green Climate Fund through the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia (EIF) and implemented in conjunction with the Ministry of Agriculture.”

    Farmer Bennie Ganuseb defies odds … pursues banana plantation dream in Kunene
  13. February 2026

  14. Informanté

    Ministry of Agriculture officially launched the Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) Support Fund and the FMD Task Force

    Source

    “THE Ministry of Agriculture has officially launched the Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) Support Fund and the FMD Task Force to safeguard Namibia's livestock sector against a potential FMD outbreak.”

    Agriculture Ministry launches FMD Support Fund and Task Force

  15. Informanté

    Ministry of Agriculture has implemented measures to support unregistered veterinary graduates

    Source

    “THE Minister of Agriculture, Inge Zaamwani, has acknowledged the challenges faced by veterinary graduates who are unable to practise due to their unregistered status with the Namibian Veterinary Council, but emphasised that the ministry has implemented measures to support them.”

    Zaamwani outlines interventions to support unregistered veterinary graduates
Agriculture & Land

253 sheep redistributed to Hardap farmers under revolving scheme

The News

The Small Stock Revolving Scheme redistributed 253 sheep (13 rams and 240 ewes) to farmers in Hardap Region during 2025/26, with a further 168 animals planned for 2026/27. The Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Investment Fund initiative aims to provide vulnerable communal farmers with breeding flocks for sustainable income and food security.

Why it matters

Ministry redistributes 253 sheep to vulnerable Hardap farmers under revolving scheme to boost income and food security.

13 June 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 13 June

  1. 253 sheep redistributed to Hardap farmers under revolving scheme

    The Small Stock Revolving Scheme redistributed 253 sheep (13 rams and 240 ewes) to farmers in Hardap Region during 2025/26, with a further 168 animals planned for 2026/27. The Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Investment Fund initiative aims to provide vulnerable communal farmers with breeding flocks for sustainable income and food security.

    13 June 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 29 May

  1. Ministry combats locust outbreak in Hardap and Erongo regions

    Officials from the Ministry of Agriculture are conducting spraying operations against locust swarms detected in the Maltahöhe District and other areas of Hardap and Erongo regions, with swarms estimated at 5,000 to 10,000 locusts. Early response is critical to prevent damage to crops and horticultural activities before the locusts become fully airborne.

    29 May 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 26 May

  1. Ministry of Agriculture appoints Land Reform Advisory Commission

    The Ministry of Agriculture has appointed new members to the Land Reform Advisory Commission, which advises the Minister on acquisition, allocation and administration of commercial agricultural land for land reform purposes. The term of office runs from 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2029.

    26 May 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Agriculture ministry upgrading centres into training hubs by 2027

    The Ministry of Agriculture's Acting Executive Director announced plans to upgrade agricultural centres nationwide into fully operational agricultural training centres by 2027, with preparatory measures underway including staff recruitment, instructor training, and material development. The Tsumis Arid Zone Agricultural Centre, which operates a poultry project with more than 1,000 dual-purpose chickens, is participating in Phase II of the China-FAO-Namibia South-South Cooperation Project and is expected to strengthen farmers' skills through training and mentorship.

    20 May 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 27 April

  1. Agriculture Minister pushes cattle distribution in drought regions

    Minister of Agriculture Inge Zaamwani has urged the Livestock Support Programme to prioritise cattle distribution to drought-stricken farmers in 2025, particularly in Erongo, Kunene, and //Kharas regions where livestock losses have been severe.

    27 April 2026 · Informanté →

Sunday 12 April

  1. Agriculture ministry deploys tractors to aid flooded crop rescue

    The agriculture ministry has deployed 10 tractors to help farmers in eight Zambezi region villages move harvested crops from flooded fields to higher ground. So far, 14 farmers have been assisted in relocating 57.5 tonnes of crops to safety, with the intervention continuing until mid-April 2026.

    12 April 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 1 April

  1. Communal farmers associations key to rural prosperity, governance improvements needed

    Communal farmers associations in Namibia remain underutilised despite their potential to drive employment, food security, and rural development. The article argues that independent auditing, trained administration, market partnerships, revenue diversification, and leveraging the resettlement programme are essential to transform these organisations from subsistence-level operations into engines of rural prosperity.

    1 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 10 March

  1. Kunene farmer pursues banana plantation despite water scarcity

    Bennie Ganuseb is working to establish a banana farm in Kunene's harsh climate, having reduced his plantation from over 500 trees to nearly zero due to water shortages. With support from the IREMA climate resilience project, he received 180 new banana trees and is now seeking funds for a solar-powered water system to revive his farm and supply local schools and communities.

    10 March 2026 · New Era →

Friday 27 February

  1. Agriculture Ministry launches FMD support fund and task force

    Namibia's Ministry of Agriculture has established the Foot-and-Mouth Disease Support Fund and FMD Task Force to protect the livestock sector against potential outbreaks, with private sector pledges including N$2 million each from Bank Windhoek and FirstRand, and N$3 million annually from the Namibia Agricultural Union. The initiatives will support vaccination campaigns, border biosecurity, veterinary infrastructure, and farmer awareness programmes to safeguard Namibia's N$15 billion livestock industry.

    27 February 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 25 February

  1. Minister outlines support measures for unregistered veterinary graduates

    Agriculture Minister Inge Zaamwani has outlined interventions to support more than 30 veterinary graduates unable to practise due to unregistered status with the Namibian Veterinary Council, including three attempts at registration exams, temporary registration during preparation, UNAM's eight-week preparatory module (with 2024 fee coverage), and an internship programme facilitated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services.

    25 February 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 10 February

  1. Agriculture minister warns farmers to stay alert against FMD

    Agriculture Minister Inge Zaamwani has urged farmers, particularly in //Kharas Region, to remain vigilant against Foot-and-Mouth Disease, which is currently affecting South Africa and parts of Botswana. She called on farmers to monitor visitors from affected areas and ensure livestock transport trucks are properly disinfected, while the Ministry reassured that Namibia's animal health systems are prepared to respond to any potential risks.

    10 February 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 3 February

  1. Namibia stockpiles FMD vaccines as regional outbreaks spread

    Namibia has procured equipment, vaccines and materials to combat foot-and-mouth disease, and established mobile emergency stores to respond to suspected outbreaks. The move comes as South Africa and Botswana battle mounting FMD cases, prompting strict border controls and import bans to protect Namibia's status as one of Africa's few FMD-free countries.

    3 February 2026 · New Era →

Sunday 1 February

  1. Agriculture minister calls staff to cut bureaucratic delays

    Minister of Agriculture Inge Zaamwani has urged ministry staff to eliminate bureaucratic delays, strengthen leadership capabilities, and streamline internal processes to improve service delivery. She outlined the ministry's strategic objectives for 2024–2027, including food security, sustainable natural resource management, and equitable land reform, and emphasized that agriculture is the Eighth Administration's top priority.

    1 February 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 22 January

  1. Minister warns government bodies to pay outstanding municipal debts

    The Minister of Urban and Rural Development has warned ministries and councillors to settle outstanding municipal debts or face disconnections and sanctions. As of March 2025, local authorities and councils owed the Namibia Water Corporation N$2.4 billion, with the City of Windhoek reporting residents, businesses, and government combined owe the municipality N$1.2 billion.

    22 January 2026 · The Namibian →

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