Also known as: NAU
Namibian farmers' union engaged in livestock sector advocacy, disease prevention, rural crime prevention, and wage survey coordination across agricultural regions.
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Informanté
Namibia Agricultural Union highlighted in 2026 Outlook that local poultry sector expands rapidly
“This trend was highlighted in the Namibia Agricultural Union's (NAU) 2026 Outlook.”
Local poultry sector expands, but imports still highInformanté
Namibia Agricultural Union noted Namibia imports over 11,388 tons of poultry in first half of 2025
“"Despite this strong domestic momentum, Namibia still imports large volumes of poultry meat (over 11,388 tons in the first half of 2025, which is about 30% of domestic consumption) and remains heavily dependent on imported yellow maize and soy for feed, highlighting opportunities for domestic crop production development," NAU added.”
Local poultry sector expands, but imports still highInformanté
Namibia Agricultural Union forecasts sector will continue on upward trajectory
“The Union forecasts that the sector will continue on its upward trajectory, supported by increased processing capacity, the maturation of new breeder and hatchery operations, and improved biosecurity planning.”
Local poultry sector expands, but imports still highInformanté
Namibia Agricultural Union highlighted in its 2026 Outlook live cattle exports to South Africa contracted by approximately 76%
“This was highlighted in the Namibia Agricultural Union's (NAU) 2026 Outlook.”
Cattle marketing declines in 2025, but modest recovery expected this yearInformanté
NAU noted cattle marketing declined sharply between January and September 2025
“The NAU noted that cattle marketing declined sharply between January and September 2025, and that the herd-rebuilding process is expected to continue into 2026, with marketing volumes anticipated to recover modestly, potentially growing by 20-30% as herd rebuilding gains stability.”
Cattle marketing declines in 2025, but modest recovery expected this yearThe Namibian
Namibia Agricultural Union published in newsletter ministry announcement regarding hunting permits and applicable seasons
“According to a ministry announcement in the latest issue of the Namibia Agricultural Union newsletter, a hunting permit may be applied for a farm not less than 1 000 hectares in size.”
Ministry announces hunting seasonThe Agricultural Employers' Association says compulsory benefits make farmworker remuneration higher than other sectors, citing a survey of 420 employers covering over 3,000 workers across all regions. The survey found average farmworker basic salary at N$3,599.69 per month (N$18.46 per hour), up 22.8% from 2024, and reports a 4% employment decline in the sector.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Agricultural Employers' Association says compulsory benefits make farmworker remuneration higher than other sectors, citing a survey of 420 employers covering over 3,000 workers across all regions. The survey found average farmworker basic salary at N$3,599.69 per month (N$18.46 per hour), up 22.8% from 2024, and reports a 4% employment decline in the sector.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
The Office of the Prime Minister and Namibia Agricultural Union have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen disaster preparedness and resilience in the agricultural sector, establishing a framework for collaboration in responding to veld fires, drought, and animal disease outbreaks.
20 August 2026 · Informanté →
André Rossouw Trust, Namibia's largest goat exporter, has withdrawn from the live-goat export market, citing rising costs—including testing, permits, and transport—that make up about 30% of the average auction price and logistical challenges such as delays in test results. The withdrawal affects the KwaZulu-Natal market in South Africa and poses concerns for emerging and communal farmers dependent on the goat trade.
19 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibian live goat exporters must meet strict animal health requirements including testing for Brucella melitensis to access the South African market, which takes roughly 98% of Namibia's exported goats; however, compliance costs estimated at N$485 per animal—roughly 30% of average auction price—erode profits for communal farmers who depend heavily on this market.
10 August 2026 · Informanté →
Young people at Otjombinde are clearing bush along the Namibia-Botswana border to erect a fence and prevent cattle movement that could spread foot-and-mouth disease, with about 70 community members assigned to the effort as part of government efforts to protect Namibia's FMD-free status.
6 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Police Force and four farmers' unions—NAU, NECFU, NNFU, and PDNFU—have signed a 10-year memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation in preventing crimes affecting farmers, particularly stock theft, building on a previous 2020 agreement between police and the NAU.
28 July 2026 · Informanté →
Four Namibian farmers' organisations are raising at least N$50 million to help the government prevent foot-and-mouth disease, with N$12 million already pledged by unions, agribusinesses and financial institutions. The initiative responds to FMD threats in the SADC region and reflects the view that disease prevention is a shared national responsibility.
27 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's four farmers' unions have launched a campaign to raise N$50 million to protect the livestock industry from Foot-and-Mouth Disease, with more than N$12 million already pledged from farmers' unions, agribusinesses, financial institutions and industry partners. The initiative warns that a single FMD outbreak could cripple export markets, threaten rural livelihoods and damage the national economy.
27 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibian Police and four farmers' organisations have signed a 10-year agreement to strengthen efforts to prevent stock theft and crimes affecting farmers. The partnership, which replaces a 2020 agreement that ended in March 2024, brings together the police, the Namibia Agricultural Union, the Namibia Emerging Commercial Farmers' Union, the Namibia National Farmers' Union, and the Previously Disadvantaged Namibians' Farmers' Union to work on prevention, detection, and reduction of crimes in rural areas.
25 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Agricultural Union has reminded farmers and the public to comply with legal documentation requirements when transporting livestock, meat, game products, warthogs and warthog meat, warning that non-compliance could result in enforcement action. Required documents include veterinary movement permits, removal certificates, and proof of lawful origin and ownership.
26 June 2026 · Informanté →
Zambia has lifted its export ban on maize grain and maize meal, allowing Namibian businesses to resume imports through the Zambian Commodities Exchange (ZAMACE) platform. The move, notified to Namibia's agricultural sector through official channels, is expected to improve access to maize supplies for Namibia.
22 June 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 →
The Agricultural Employers' Association received 421 completed questionnaires in its 2026 Wage Survey, representing 20.3% of the Namibia Agricultural Union's 2,075 main members. Regional participation rates varied widely, from 31.8% in the South-Western region to as low as 11.3% in Karasburg, with some farmers' associations recording no submissions.
27 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
According to the Namibia Agricultural Union, value in Namibia's meat sector is primarily created on farms through animal health, genetics, and resource management, not after slaughter. The sector has retained 84% of livestock weight at local or export abattoirs in 2025 compared to 52% a decade ago, demonstrating that value addition is already happening at scale within the country.
18 April 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia is self-sufficient in eggs and meets over 85% of its poultry demand through domestic production, which grew to a production value of N$1.74 billion in 2024 and is projected to expand further. The Poultry Producers' Association noted significant growth potential, though the sector faces supply gaps in processed poultry products and seeks export opportunities leveraging the country's disease-free status.
8 April 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
Global geopolitical conflicts are raising fertiliser, fuel, and feed costs for Namibian farmers and disrupting supply chains, according to an Agricultural Economist from the Namibia Agricultural Union. The sector's heavy reliance on imported inputs and interconnected regional markets leaves it vulnerable to international instability, with lessons learned from fertiliser price surges during the Russia–Ukraine war.
23 March 2026 · Informanté →
CRAN has authorised four local providers—Echo Namibia, Oblixx, RocketNet, and Blue Technologies—to operate LEO satellite internet services via OneWeb, bringing broadband-quality connectivity to rural areas as traditional telecommunications infrastructure deteriorates. Farmers and remote communities are key beneficiaries, with providers offering tailored packages and cost-effective options including hardware rental and collaborative arrangements.
17 March 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's Directorate of Veterinary Services has imposed an immediate ban on imports of cloven-hoofed animals and related products from designated zones in Botswana following confirmed foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks. The directorate has also suspended poultry and poultry products from Argentina's Buenos Aires province due to highly pathogenic avian influenza.
17 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia has launched an FMD Support Fund and Task Force to protect its N$15 billion livestock industry from Foot-and-Mouth Disease, with 11 partners pledging nearly N$13 million. The effort aims to strengthen surveillance, border biosecurity, and response capacity amid heightened risk from FMD outbreaks in neighbouring countries.
3 March 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's newly established foot-and-mouth disease support fund, organized by farmers' unions, the Directorate of Veterinary Services, and the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia, has raised N$12.76 million from corporations and unions to strengthen biosecurity and emergency response. The fund aims to raise N$50 million to complement N$57 million allocated by the agriculture ministry for awareness, prevention, and rapid response efforts.
3 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Private and public sector partners have pledged over N$11.2 million towards a newly launched Foot and Mouth Disease Support Fund targeting N$50 million to strengthen Namibia's prevention capacity, veterinary surveillance, and outbreak response. The move comes as Namibia faces increasing FMD risk from neighbouring South Africa and Botswana, with a national FMD Task Force established to coordinate prevention and containment strategies.
2 March 2026 · New Era →
Namibia has reaffirmed that its foot-and-mouth disease-free status without vaccination is essential for protecting export markets and the agricultural economy, warning that unauthorized vaccine use could jeopardize this standing and result in severe financial losses. The country manages FMD risk through strict movement controls, surveillance, and border measures, with vaccination reserved only for outbreaks under veterinary authority, as the no-vaccination policy in the free zone allows access to high-value international meat markets.
1 March 2026 · Informanté →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →