Crop production in Namibia

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 g...

Crops Namibia

3 Jun 2022 · < 1 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...

Crops Namibia

3 Jun 2022 · < 1 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 ...

Crops Namibia

3 Jun 2022 · < 1 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...

Crops Namibia

3 Jun 2022 · < 1 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 directl...

Crops Namibia

3 Jun 2022 · < 1 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...

Crops Namibia

3 Jun 2022 · < 1 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 prod...

Crops Namibia

3 Jun 2022 · < 1 min read

Crop production in Namibia part 8: Irrigation methods, frequency and quantities

Irrigation methods There is no one-size-fits-all method of irrigating fields that differ in soil, crop size, or crop types. Any location’s best system is the one that ...

Crops South Africa

3 Jun 2022 · < 1 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 ...

Crops Namibia

3 Jun 2022 · < 1 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 c...

Crops Namibia

3 Jun 2022 · < 1 min read

Crop production guide in Namibia Part 11: Pest management

Avital part of crop production is pest control. However, pesticides should be used responsibly to prevent harming farmers, workers, consumers, and the environment. Guide...

Crops South Africa

3 Jun 2022 · < 1 min read

Crop production guide Namibia part 12: Chemical control and pesticide selection

Methods of chemical pest control The following must be done before applying pesticides: Choose the active ingredient in a pesticide: Whenever possible, use an acti...

Crops All Countries

3 Jun 2022 · < 1 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, incl...

Crops Namibia

3 Jun 2022 · < 1 min read