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In a significant effort to enhance local communities' resilience and bolster food security, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) recently symbolically handed over agricultural equipment and small-scale irrigation systems to farmers in Namibia's Ohangwena and Zambezi regions. This initiative is part of the "Emergency response to...

Mariental, Namibia – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) partnered with the Namibia National Farmers Union (NNFU) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform (MAWLR) to deliver a comprehensive agricultural training program for farmers in Mariental, Hardap region. Held from March 11-15, 2024, the training...

Lilongwe, Malawi – In a collaborative initiative led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) country offices in Namibia and Malawi, a delegation of 31 agricultural extension staff and management from the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform (MAWLR) recently conducted a study excursion in...

Windhoek, Namibia - A diverse group of stakeholders gathered in Windhoek from December 5-8, 2023 for a crucial validation workshop on draft bills aimed at modernizing Namibia's legal frameworks for pesticides, fertilizers, plant health, and animal feed. Organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in...

Windhoek, Namibia — Accurate data, empowered communities, and a thriving agricultural sector—that's the vision emerging from the recently held Strategic Plan for Agriculture and Rural Statistics (SPARS) Assessment Findings Workshop. The workshop marked a crucial phase in the development of the strategic plan. Hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization...