Agriculture

Think about how much food you eat each day. Now, think about how big the human population is and how much food is needed to feed all of those people.

The government has extended its drought support programme for livestock farmers in drought-stricken regions of the country.

A privately-operated green scheme in Kavango West region is producing maize meal for the education ministry’s school-feeding programme (SFP).

One of the biggest letdowns in livestock farming is the lack of infrastructure on our farms. We often underplay the importance of good infrastructure and as a result, struggle to control and manage various aspects of our livestock farming.

This week, we close on debt management with an example of two specific methods on how to pay off your debt, using the Snowball method or the Avalanche method. 

A few months ago, Shirley Katuuo experimented with the idea of launching her poultry farming. The idea was to rear chickens for eggs, which would then be sold locally to individual buyers and small shops. 

The growth of the agriculture sector in Namibia has been phenomenal. Statistics indicate agriculture in Namibia contributes around 5% of the national Gross Domestic Product.

We continue building on the column shared two weeks ago. However, we will cover the last part of the debt management concept.

The conversion of land to agriculture and the creation of urban settlements, as well as the overexploitation of natural resources is one of the main drivers of biodiversity loss in Namibia, the deputy minister of environment, forestry and tourism has said.

It is common knowledge that livestock and crop farming are increasingly under threat from risks such as drought, and it has become essential for farmers to explore diversification options to sustain their farming ventures.