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United Nations Food and Agricultural Organisation

Also known as: FAO · Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations · Food and Agriculture Organisation · Food and Agriculture Organization

Appears in coverage of Namibian agriculture, fisheries and food security partnerships, including pest management and drought resilience initiatives.

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  1. June 2026

  2. Informanté

    United Nations Food and Agricultural Organisation collaborated on Japan-funded resilience project with Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform

    Source

    “The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations, launched the Japan-funded resilience project titled 'Enhancing Resilience of Farming Communities Affected by Drought through the Promotion of Adaptive Agriculture'.”

    Over 200 sheep redistributed to farmers in Hardap Region under Small Stock Revolving Scheme

  3. The Namibian

    Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations is implementing Japan-funded resilience project to support 1 200 drought-affected farmers

    Source

    “He also announced the launch of a Japan-funded resilience project implemented in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations, which is expected to support 1 200 drought-affected farmers through the provision of agricultural inputs, livestock and water-harvesting technologies.”

    Hardap invests in agriculture and tourism to drive economic growth

  4. The Namibian

    Food and Agriculture Organisation is working on policy to recognise artisanal fishers in Namibia

    Source

    “In partnership with local conservation and research institutions, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), together with relevant ministries, is working on a policy to recognise artisanal fishers, allowing them to legally harvest and sell their catch.”

    Casting for survival: Namibia’s most marginalised fish sector
  5. May 2026

  6. Informanté

    The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) launched the OCOP, a flagship global programme to help countries develop value chains of Special Agricultural Products

    Source

    “He explained that the OCOP is a flagship global programme launched by FAO, designed to help countries identify Special Agricultural Products (SAPs) that carry unique cultural, nutritional, or agroecological significance, and to develop the full value chains of those products in a sustainable, inclusive, and climate-resilient manner.”

    Domestic mahangu production falls short of demand – FAO

  7. Informanté

    FAO provided continued support to the Benguela Current Convention partners

    Source

    “Partners welcomed continued support from the Global Environment Facility, FAO, UNDP, the EU and Germany through GIZ.”

    BCC ministers approve five-year ocean action plan

  8. The Namibian

    The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations in Namibia supplied poultry production equipment valued at about N$133 000

    Source

    “The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations in Namibia also supplied poultry production equipment and materials valued at about N$133 000, including feed crushers, feed mixers, heaters and straw shredders.”

    China-backed agricultural project trains 121 farmers
  9. March 2026

  10. The Namibian

    Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations is party to covenant with Government of Namibia to transform agrifood systems

    Source

    “It is a declaration of shared intent, a covenant between the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations and the Government of the Republic of Namibia to work together, deliberately and urgently, to transform the agrifood systems that Namibians depend upon for their survival and their dignity.”

    FAO representative Patrice Talla Takoukam at Namibia country programme framework 2025–2029 signing
  11. February 2026

  12. Informanté

    Food and Agriculture Organisation launched new Japan-funded project in Otjiwarongo to strengthen drought resilience

    Source

    “The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform (MAFWLR), the Japanese Embassy and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) on Saturday launched a new Japan-funded project in Otjiwarongo aimed at strengthening drought resilience and food security among vulnerable farming communities in the Erongo, Kunene, Omaheke, Otjozondjupa and Hardap regions.”

    Japan-funded project launched to boost drought resilience among farmers
Agriculture & Land

Omusati region invests N$120 million in agriculture and fisheries

The News

Omusati Governor Immanuel Shikongo announced that the region has invested more than N$120 million in irrigation, livestock infrastructure, farmer support and fisheries, including the N$78 million Etunda Feedlot project (40% complete, expected commissioned by December 2026) and N$14.5 million in water infrastructure rehabilitation at Etunda Irrigation Scheme.

Why it matters

Omusati region invests N$120 million in agriculture and fisheries—substantial regional development with major infrastructure projects underway.

29 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 29 June

  1. Omusati region invests N$120 million in agriculture and fisheries

    Omusati Governor Immanuel Shikongo announced that the region has invested more than N$120 million in irrigation, livestock infrastructure, farmer support and fisheries, including the N$78 million Etunda Feedlot project (40% complete, expected commissioned by December 2026) and N$14.5 million in water infrastructure rehabilitation at Etunda Irrigation Scheme.

    29 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

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 →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Hardap invests in agriculture and tourism for economic growth

    Hardap governor Riaan McNab said the region is investing in farmer support programmes, climate resilience initiatives and tourism development to strengthen the agricultural economy and create jobs. Recent allocations include N$1.1 million for 76 horticulture farmers and N$360 000 for 49 poultry farmers, plus a Japan-funded resilience project to support 1 200 drought-affected farmers.

    9 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 4 June

  1. Namibia's small-scale fishers lack legal status, face marginalisation

    Small-scale fishers in Namibia support more than 1,500 seasonal and full-time workers and land about 3,000 tonnes worth N$27.6 million annually, but remain overlooked in policy and lack legal recognition under the Marine Resources Act, which classifies only commercial and recreational fishers and effectively prohibits small-scale fishers from selling their catch.

    4 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 26 May

  1. Namibia produces 52% of its mahangu demand, FAO says

    Namibia produces approximately 371,800 metric tonnes of mahangu annually, meeting only 52% of national demand and requiring imports for the rest, according to the FAO Interim Representative. The country launched a project to improve mahangu productivity and value chain development.

    26 May 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Benguela Current ministers approve five-year ocean management plan

    Fisheries, environment and oceans ministers from Angola, Namibia and South Africa approved a five-year Strategic Action Plan for 2023–2028 to strengthen sustainable management of the Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem, with key commitments including regional cooperation, scientific research, data sharing and combating illegal fishing.

    19 May 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 18 May

  1. China-backed agricultural centre trains 121 farmers in poultry techniques

    Namibia and China are reviewing progress under a joint agricultural cooperation programme at the Tsumis Arid Zone Agricultural Centre in Hardap, which has conducted five training sessions reaching 121 farmers and staff members—exceeding its initial plan of four sessions for about 80 participants. The China-FAO-Namibia South-South Cooperation Project, now in its second phase through the end of this year, covers poultry farming, seed production, plant protection, aquaculture, and soil fertility management.

    18 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. BCC approves regional marine protection plan for 2023-2028

    The Benguela Current Convention approved a new strategic action plan at its ministerial conference in Luanda, aimed at strengthening marine protection, combating illegal fishing, and promoting sustainable blue economy across Angola, Namibia and South Africa. Namibia handed the BCC chairpersonship to Angola during the meeting.

    18 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Saturday 9 May

  1. UN coordinator calls for coordinated action on job creation

    The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Namibia has called for stronger coordination and expanded support for small businesses to help Namibia achieve its target of creating 500,000 jobs. According to the Namibia Statistics Agency, youth unemployment stood at around 44% in 2023.

    9 May 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 10 April

  1. Kavango East celebrates forests' role in livelihoods and economies

    Communities, government leaders and development partners gathered in Kavango East on 23 March to commemorate International Day of Forests, emphasizing sustainable forest management and highlighting how forest resources support livelihoods through activities like woodcraft production. The event, hosted under the Dryland Sustainable Landscapes Impact Programme, featured a tree-planting ceremony, an indigenous walk to observe tree species, and an information-sharing session on the ecological, cultural and economic importance of indigenous trees.

    10 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 26 March

  1. FAO and Namibia sign five-year agrifood systems partnership framework

    The Food and Agriculture Organisation and the Namibian government have signed a 2025–2029 country programme framework to address food insecurity affecting 57.2% of the population. The partnership, with three strategic priorities including policy strengthening, value chain development and green growth, aims to reduce dependence on food imports and improve nutrition across the country.

    26 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 18 March

  1. Fruit flies threaten Namibia's table grape export sector

    The government warns that invasive fruit fly species, particularly the oriental fruit fly, pose a growing threat to Namibia's horticultural sector and table grape exports along the Orange River. A workshop organised by the EU-funded Stosar II programme brought together stakeholders to strengthen pest surveillance, identification and control systems to meet international phytosanitary requirements and protect market access.

    18 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 9 March

  1. Namibian delegation shares FMD control strategies at Cape Town conference

    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 →

Wednesday 25 February

  1. FAO, NPPO train grape farmers on fruit fly pest management

    The National Plant Protection Organization and Food and Agriculture Organization held a capacity-building workshop in Aussenkehr to train horticultural farmers, especially table grape growers, on managing the Oriental Fruit Fly, which threatens Namibia's table grape industry along the Orange River and limits access to international markets. The workshop aimed to strengthen compliance with international phytosanitary standards and enhance export competitiveness through practical training and farm profiling.

    25 February 2026 · Informanté →

Sunday 8 February

  1. Japan-funded project launches to strengthen farmers' drought resilience

    The Ministry of Agriculture, Japanese Embassy, and Food and Agriculture Organisation launched a Japan-funded initiative in Otjiwarongo to support farming communities across five regions with adaptive agriculture technologies, training, and improved drought preparedness, targeting about 6,000 households and roughly 24,000 people. The programme will run until November 2027 and will provide climate-smart technologies such as solar-powered irrigation, hydroponics, and shade-net structures, with a focus on empowering women and youth.

    8 February 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 27 January

  1. Ministry intensifies locust control in Zambezi amid crop threats

    The Ministry of Agriculture has ramped up operations in Zambezi region after three separate African migratory locust outbreaks since April 2025, with current infestations concentrated in Muyako, Masokotwani and Chinchimani threatening maize and millet crops. Control teams have scouted 3,119 hectares and treated 947 hectares, but face challenges including equipment breakdowns and weather constraints; officials are engaging international partners including the FAO for drone surveillance and aerial spraying support.

    27 January 2026 · New Era →

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