MPS PROPOSE FLOOD MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS TO BOOST AGRICULTURE

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Members of Parliament scrutinised the N$1.3 billion budget allocation for the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, raising concerns over funding sustainability, equitable distribution of marine resources, agriculture decolonisation, and water harvesting strategies.

NO PLANS TO IMPORT BEES FROM SOUTH AFRICA

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The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform says there are no plans to import any bees into the country from South Africa.

AGRICULTURE MINISTRY ASSISTS FLOOD-AFFECTED FARMERS IN ZAMBEZI

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The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has rolled out interventions to assist flood-affected farmers in the Zambezi Region.

The ministry has stepped in by removing the produce of farmers whose fields are submerged by water.

OKASHANA CENTRE EMPOWERS POULTRY FARMERS

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The Okashana Rural Development Centre at Omuthiya, under the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development, continues to empower local poultry farmers through the chicken revolving plan.

The centre strives to proactively capacitate rural communities, primarily in the Oshikoto Region and neighbouring regions.

NAU URGES REGIONAL VIGILANCE OVER FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE

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The Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU) has urged regional vigilance and complete cooperation in response to the ongoing devastation caused by the highly virulent foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in the SADC region.

WFP REPORTS IMPROVEMENT IN NAMIBIA’S FOOD SECURITY IN 2026

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The World Food Programme (WFP) has noted that Namibia's humanitarian and food security situation improved in 2026. 

This is despite recurring climate and shock-related hazards, including floods, devastating droughts, and pest infestations. 

NAMIBIA FOCUSES ON SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

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Namibia's approach to resource management at independence has been to rebuild its overexploited and depleted resources to the maximum sustainable level, especially its marine.

NAPHA URGES VIGILANCE OVER FMD

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The Namibia Professional Hunting Association (NAPHA) has urged game farmers to be vigilant about foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) among wildlife.

The association warned that they, too, are at risk of contracting the disease.