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Friday, 24 April 2026
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Namibia Agricultural Union

Also known as: NAU

Namibia Agricultural Union — farmers' organization advocating for livestock and agricultural sector interests, leading FMD prevention fund and forecasting sector growth.

Agriculture & Land

Agriculture Ministry launches FMD support fund and task force

The News

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 →

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 →

Saturday 21 February

  1. Namibia launches private sector Foot-and-Mouth Disease prevention fund

    Namibia's livestock industry has launched a privately-funded Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) Support Fund to strengthen prevention and emergency response measures, amid regional FMD cases in South Africa and Botswana that could threaten the country's N$15 billion livestock sector. The fund, led by four national farmers' unions, seeks N$50 million in private contributions to support veterinary authorities and coordinate industry action against potential outbreaks.

    21 February 2026 · Informanté →

Sunday 15 February

  1. FMD outbreaks in region threaten Namibia's livestock sector

    Foot-and-mouth disease cases in South Africa's Northern Cape and Botswana pose a significant risk to Namibia's livestock industry, valued at N$15 billion. The government has approved N$57.5 million for prevention but says N$1.5 billion more is needed to strengthen protective measures and maintain international market access.

    15 February 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Namibia strengthens FMD prevention as outbreaks emerge regionally

    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 →

Monday 9 February

  1. Namibia's poultry sector shows strong growth amid input cost challenges

    The Namibia Agricultural Union reports that the poultry sector is the second-largest contributor to farmers' cash receipts, with broiler production up 14.94% in 2024 and egg production up 6.63%. Growth is expected to continue in 2025, though the sector faces challenges from high input costs, climate variability, and animal health risks including potential avian influenza spillover from South Africa.

    9 February 2026 · Informanté →

  2. AEA reports stable farm labour but warns minimum wage unsustainable

    The Agricultural Employers' Association of Namibia reports that 2025 saw relative stability on commercial farms with few labour disputes, but cautions that the national minimum wage—set to rise from N$10 per hour in 2025 to N$18 by 2027—poses financial challenges for farmers who already provide workers with housing, water, electricity, and transport. At its 2025 congress, the AEA mandated negotiations with government to include farmworker benefits in the minimum wage calculation and to explore legal options if necessary.

    9 February 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 3 February

  1. Improved rainfall expected to drive agricultural sector recovery

    The Namibia Agricultural Union forecasts modest growth in Namibia's agricultural sector for 2026, fueled by normal to above-normal rainfall and recovery efforts in livestock herds. The cattle sector is expected to see marketing volumes grow by 20% to 30%, while poultry and horticulture sectors show strong expansion, though challenges including foot-and-mouth disease and feed cost volatility persist.

    3 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 1 February

  1. NAU announces 15% subsidy for lumpy skin disease vaccination

    The Namibia Agricultural Union has announced that the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia has approved a 15% subsidy for the lumpy skin disease vaccine, available to registered livestock producers on a first-come, first-served basis with effect from 1 February 2026. Claims are limited to 350 doses per producer per subsidy period, with payment made within one month of verification.

    1 February 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 26 January

  1. Lamb and sheep prices rise despite falling marketing and exports

    Producer prices for lamb and sheep rose by 22.92% and 27.43% respectively in 2025, but these gains did not fully cover rising production costs. The price increases were not driven by higher volumes—sheep marketing and exports actually declined due to drought-induced destocking and weak external demand, with sheep marketing dropping 40.85% in the first half of 2025.

    26 January 2026 · Informanté →

Sunday 25 January

  1. Namibian poultry sector expands despite continued high imports

    Namibia's poultry industry is expanding with new processing plants and breeder-hatchery systems, and SME production of 60,000 broilers weekly, but the country still imports over 11,388 tons in the first half of 2025—about 30% of domestic consumption. The Namibia Agricultural Union forecasts continued growth supported by increased capacity and improved biosecurity, though feed cost volatility and avian influenza risks remain challenges.

    25 January 2026 · Informanté →

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