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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Sub-Regional Coordinator for Southern Africa (SRC/SFS), Dr. Patrice Talla, recently undertook a working visit to Namibia. This timely mission aimed to strengthen collaboration between FAO and Namibia in addressing pressing issues of food security and poverty reduction, particularly in the...

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...