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New NAB Board to put focus on supporting small scale horticultural and agronomic producers.

New NAB Board to put focus on supporting small scale horticultural and agronomic producers.

Newly elected board instructed to strike a right balance in exercising of its powers. The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) welcomed
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FAO Director-General calls for seizing opportunities to transform agrifood systems.

FAO Director-General calls for seizing opportunities to transform agrifood systems.

The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Qu Dongyu was re-elected for a second
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Awareness campaign on the appropriate use of cattle ear tags, stock brands & guidance to registering on NamLITS Online

Awareness campaign on the appropriate use of cattle ear tags, stock brands & guidance to registering on NamLITS Online

Officials from the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) in collaboration with the Meat Board of Namibia will be carrying out
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Farmers and members of the public advised to responsibly use fire during this fire season

Farmers and members of the public advised to responsibly use fire during this fire season

It is recorded that veld fires burned a total area of 3 million hectares in 2021 and burning an area
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Winds of change within the Meat Industry (MI) Act: Explicit inclusion of dairy and poultry products in the meat industry act

Winds of change within the Meat Industry (MI) Act: Explicit inclusion of dairy and poultry products in the meat industry act

Amendments to Meat Industry (MI): The inclusion of dairy and dairy related products as well as the poultry and poultry
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FAO and UMD/NASA Harvest Partnership Strengthens Capacity for Crop Yield Estimation and Food Security Assessment in Namibia’s Northern Regions

FAO and UMD/NASA Harvest Partnership Strengthens Capacity for Crop Yield Estimation and Food Security Assessment in Namibia’s Northern Regions

Collaborative project harnesses advanced technologies to boost crop production and food security in Namibia. The Food and Agriculture Organization of
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Communities encouraged to support government in the management of Human Wildlife Conflict (HWC)

Communities encouraged to support government in the management of Human Wildlife Conflict (HWC)

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) hosted a national conference on Human Wildlife Conflict (HWC) management. The three
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Partnership between NNFU and FAO geared towards the strengthening of NNFU`s affiliates in terms of governance and operational structures

Partnership between NNFU and FAO geared towards the strengthening of NNFU`s affiliates in terms of governance and operational structures

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Namibia National Farmers Union (NNFU) hosted a press
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Improving legislation for better health and safety regulation of plants and  animals

Improving legislation for better health and safety regulation of plants and animals

FAO is supporting Namibia’s government to review and refine its laws regulating plant quarantine and the management of fertilizers, animal
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Livestock auctions on a positive trajectory: highest bull sold for half a million

Livestock auctions on a positive trajectory: highest bull sold for half a million

Livestock auctions serve a vital role in helping livestock farmers to buy and sell animals. Farmers also get a chance
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