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The objective of the project is to apply mutation breeding and soil management techniques to develop new mutant lines/varieties with high yielding and enhanced tolerance to drought conditions for improving crop resilience of drought affected farmers.  The collaboration was initiated between the Government of the Republic of Namibia through the...

Watermelon grafting technology was introduced showing high yields in Mashare and Etunda. Agricultural production experts from China assisted local farmers to implement various techniques for substantially improved yields. Farm managers and agricultural extension officers are one of the many Namibians who are getting technical experience and know-how from Chinese experts, following...

Through the OFDA Project, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) assisted in building capacity of the Namibia Meteorological Services (NMS) with the installation of an automatic weather station (AWS) in Okangwati, Kunene Region. The AWS was unveiled on Friday, March 04th 2016, by Honourable James Sankwasa,...

Graziano da Silva stresses need to promote human safety and protect the food chain Rome - Under the lead of the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations system is mobilizing a coordinated response to Zika aimed at minimizing the threat in affected countries and reducing the risk of further international...

Census results to inform agricultural planning and food security policies Windhoek – Accurate and up to date data is critical for evidence-based policy making on agricultural planning, poverty reduction and improved food security. In order to update agricultural data, the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) in close consultation with the Ministry of...