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Two years ago, The People’s Republic of China through the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) seconded a 15-man team of agronomic experts to render technical support in various agricultural fields in Namibia to complement agricultural production efforts in the country.   During the media briefing, which was held...

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in conjunction with the Ministry of Agriculture, Water & Forestry commemorated the World Food Day under the theme “Climate is changing. Food and Agriculture must too” on the 24 October 2016 in Khorixas, Kunene Region. The event was well attended by senior...

Gender equality vital for eradicating hunger and poverty Windhoek. Gender equality is pivotal to eradicating hunger and poverty, which is FAO's mandate. To enhance gender equality and women's empowerment in the agricultural sector, FAO commissioned Gender and Rural Development Trust (GERUDE) in Namibia. GERUDE conducted country gender assessment in Namibia during...

A 3–member delegation from the Kaoko–Epupa Development Foundation (KEDF) based in Opuwo visited the FAO Representative on April 19th 2016, at the UN House in Windhoek. The group was headed by Mr. Karipetua Uarije who was accompanied by Mr. Mutjindisa Mutambo Kapika and Mr. Vemupyana Kapika. Purpose of the visit Following welcoming...

The Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources in Namibia, Hon. Bernhard Esau accompanied by FAOR, Mr. Babagana Ahmadu visited the Fish Farm in Kavango Region on 15th April 2016 to familiarize himself with the progress of the fish farm.  The Hon. Minister explained the background of the Fish Farm and further...