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.

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Namibian cattle exports fell 76% in 2025, modest recovery forecast

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Live cattle exports to South Africa declined sharply by approximately 76% in 2025 due to insufficient market-ready animals after years of environmental stress, but the Namibia Agricultural Union expects marketing volumes to recover modestly by 20-30% in 2026 as herd rebuilding stabilizes, with cattle prices remaining elevated across all categories.

24 January 2026 · Informanté →

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Namibian cattle exports fell 76% in 2025, modest recovery forecast
Live cattle exports to South Africa declined sharply by approximately 76% in 2025 due to insufficient market-ready animals after years of environmental stress, but the Namibia Agricultural Union expects marketing volumes to recover modestly by 20-30% in 2026 as herd rebuilding stabilizes, with cattle prices remaining elevated across all categories.
24 January 2026 · Informanté →