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Smart agriculture can change Namibia’s food security

Smart agriculture can address the four main challenges of Namibia’s food production, namely affordability, market access, climate resilience and long-term food stability. This will cul...

Crops Namibia

3 Dec 2025 · 4 min read

Namibia’s food insecurity declines as rainfall boosts harvests

Namibia has recorded a remarkable decline in food insecurity, with the number of citizens facing acute food shortages dropping from 1,15 million in 2024 to approximately 456 000 in 2025,...

Crops Namibia

18 Nov 2025 · 8 min read

Namibia news: NamSnails export first live snails to South Africa

NamSnails, based on 38 ha of land in the outside Swakopmund, is the first fully climate-controlled, large-scale snail farming venture in the country and on the continent. The 25 000-squ...

Crops Namibia

9 Oct 2025 · 7 min read

Citrus growers’ association welcomes new CEO

The Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) is excited to announce the appointment of Dr Boitshoko Ntshabele as its new Chief Executive Officer. He will be leading the asso...

Crops News & Events Botswana Namibia South Africa Zimbabwe

7 Jan 2025 · 3 min read

African Cuisine 2: Local ingredients and the food of North Africa

Before we look into the diverse culinary traditions of the different regions in Africa, it is important to look at the ingredients used in traditional cooking. Local ingredients ...

Crops Botswana Namibia Zambia Zimbabwe

9 Oct 2024 · 7 min read

Solynta rebrands to ‘true potato seed’ company

Solynta, the Dutch company that specializes in the development, production and sales of hybrid true potato seed announced today that it will adjust its branding to ‘Solynta – true po...

Crops Kenya Namibia

18 Mar 2024 · 3 min read

Will Russian fertiliser change Zimbabwe’s fortunes?

Farmers in Zimbabwe have for years received free fertiliser from government schemes as part of efforts to boost grain production. The Ministry of Agriculture has targeted maize grower...

Crops Botswana Namibia Zimbabwe

14 Feb 2024 · 4 min read

Crop production guide Namibia part 13: Pest and weed control application techniques

The methods used to apply plant protection chemicals are referred to as application techniques. There are many factors that contribute to good plant protection, including the substa...

Crops Namibia

21 Sep 2022 · 7 min read

Crop production guide in Namibia Part 10: Marketing of produce

When it relates to agriculture, marketing starts right on the farm, with the planning of production to meet specific market demands and future growth opportunities. It consists of the f...

Crops Namibia

21 Jul 2022 · 7 min read

Crop production guide Namibia Part 9: Shading and harvesting of fruits and vegetables

Shading vegetables Because Namibia’s climate is often warm, shade netting helps most vegetables grow. Shade netting throughout the garden is expensive, so only use it where needed. Mo...

Crops Namibia

21 Jul 2022 · 9 min read

Crop production in Namibia Part 7: Fertilisers and crop rotation

Agriculture relies heavily on soil. As a result, fertiliser is required to replace the nutrients taken from soil by our crops. This replenishment ensures sustainable production of high-q...

Crops Namibia

21 Jul 2022 · 8 min read

Crop production in Namibia Part 6: Increasing soil fertility

Fertile soil provides plants with the nutrients they require to flourish, resulting in nutritious food for humans and animals. Soil fertility is essential to agricultural production, whi...

Crops Namibia

21 Jul 2022 · 6 min read

Crop production in Namibia Part 5: Nursery site selection, sowing and transplanting

The stage between sowing and the appearance of the first true leaves is crucial, and many seedlings are lost if conditions are not favourable. Many crops are sown directly in the field o...

Crops Namibia

21 Jul 2022 · 6 min read

Large-scale producer affirms Namibian grapes as a global brand

The annual Namibian Table Grape Competition, hosted by the Namibian Grape Growers Association, was held in Aussenkehr on 9 November 2019. This prestigious event draws great attention ...

Crops Namibia

21 Jun 2022 · 3 min read

Crop production in Namibia Part 4: General crop production

Choosing which crop to grow Besides the various grain crops like maize and pearl millet, there are several groups of vegetable crops to choose from. Farmers can consider the following: ...

Crops Namibia

3 Jun 2022 · 7 min read

Crop production in Namibia Part 3: Understanding soil pH

Soil pH is the measure of acidity and alkalinity in soil chemistry. Plant nutrients are affected by soil pH as the pH controls the nutrient’s chemical form. Knowing the texture of y...

Crops Namibia

3 Jun 2022 · 7 min read

Crop production in Namibia Part 2: Soil science – test is best

Plants also need to eat. If they are well-nourished, the farmer will reap rich harvests, enabling him to feed the population. The best way to see what your crops need, is to take soil sa...

Crops Namibia

3 Jun 2022 · 7 min read

Crop production in Namibia Part 1: Background and overview

Agriculture as the backbone of Namibia’s economy has a major role to play in achieving Vision 2030. However, to be able to make a significant contribution towards the growth of the eco...

Crops Namibia

3 Jun 2022 · 6 min read