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From paper to progress: Digitising plant trade
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From paper to progress: Digitising plant trade

Temarama Anguna-Kamana, Head of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Cook Islands, describes how the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) ePhyto Solution has been transforming plant trade.

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Cousins building farming empire on family legacy
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Cousins building farming empire on family legacy

ETUNDA – Long before Teofilus Shilongo and his cousin Salom Paulina became agricultural business owners at the Etunda Green Scheme in the Omusati Region, farming was already part of their childhood. Growing up in Omusati region, where…

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FMD tips for farmers
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FMD tips for farmers

To prevent and manage Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) on your farm, practice strict biosecurity, monitor your livestock daily, and immediately isolate any suspected cases. [1, 2, 3] Control Animal Movement -Stop buying new stock: Avoid…

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Meatco welcomes FMD response, easing of restrictions
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Meatco welcomes FMD response, easing of restrictions

Namibia’s leading meat processing and marketing entity Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) has welcomed the latest developments announced by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) through Veterinary Public Notification No. 16 of…

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FMD detected in southern Namibia
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FMD detected in southern Namibia

Acting agriculture minister Charles Mubita has announced the detection of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in a commercial farm located in Karasburg State Veterinary District in the //Kharas region during routine disease surveillance by…

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Unam, agri ministry seal strategic agreement
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Unam, agri ministry seal strategic agreement

Adolf Kaure The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform and the University of Namibia (Unam) last week signed an agreement in Windhoek. It aims to strengthen collaboration between the agriculture ministry and Unam in…

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Otjinene a pillar of  livestock sector – Kauapirura
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Otjinene a pillar of  livestock sector – Kauapirura

Zebaldt Ngaruka Otjinene constituency councillor Eben-Ezer Kauapirura highlighted the vital role of his constituency and the Omaheke region in Namibia’s livestock sector during the recent Otjinene Farmers Association (OFA) elective…

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El Niño warning raises fresh fears for drought-hit farmers
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El Niño warning raises fresh fears for drought-hit farmers

Namibia is heading into a potentially hotter and drier rainy season, raising fresh concerns for farmers who are already struggling with serious water shortages in parts of the north. The Namibia Meteorological Service has warned that the…

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Farmer’s Kraal – Preparing for the rainy season
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Farmer’s Kraal – Preparing for the rainy season

Namibian farmers eagerly anticipate a favourable rainy season as forecast; however, the signs of climate change linger. Every rainy season has become spatially and temporally unique in terms of its initiation, intensity, distribution, and…

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Nala, Mathuba conclude agricultural training programme
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Nala, Mathuba conclude agricultural training programme

Ester Hakaala The Namibia Agricultural and Livestock Agency (Nala), in partnership with Mathuba Genetics Academy, has concluded its first agricultural training programme at Windhoek and Helao Nafidi last week. 136 farmers, agricultural…

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Farmers demand land
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Farmers demand land

Zebaldt Ngaruka Livestock exhibitors at the just-ended Epukiro Business and Agricultural Expo raised concerns over a lack of farming land in their respective communal areas. The showcasing event that attracted massive participation from…

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Livestock breeding guru Mudau in Nam…aims to share tips, skills
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Livestock breeding guru Mudau in Nam…aims to share tips, skills

Ester Hakaala South African livestock breeding specialist and founder of Mathuba Genetic Academy Emmanuel Mudau arrived in Namibia yesterday to spearhead a farmer empowerment initiative focused on enhancing knowledge in livestock genetics,…

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