Namibia

02/08/2024
Nkurenkuru, Namibia - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform and with the generous support of...
04/07/2024
Rundu, Kavango East Region - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform (MAWLR) and the Centre for...
19/06/2024
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) joined various stakeholders in launching Namibia’s Tripartite One Health National Strategy 2024–2028. This strategic initiative signifies the country’s commitment to...
13/06/2024
Nkurenkuru, Kavango West – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has made a significant contribution to strengthening Namibia's veterinary services and improving livestock health in the...
06/06/2024
Windhoek, Namibia - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) recently joined the National Commission on Research, Science, and Technology (NCRST) to officially launch Namibia’s very first...
19/04/2024
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in collaboration with the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA), and key stakeholders, recently held a successful validation workshop for the Strategic...
17/04/2024
For generations, cattle haven't simply grazed the vast Namibian landscapes; they've been the very foundation upon which countless families and communities have built their lives. These animals are more than...
15/04/2024
Windhoek – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) recently, in collaboration with the Embassy of Japan in Namibia and the...
20/03/2024
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is providing support to the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) within the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform (MAWLR)...
18/03/2024
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...
15/03/2024
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...
15/03/2024
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...
15/02/2024
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...
06/02/2024
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...
05/02/2024
Windhoek, Namibia — Accurate data, empowered communities, and a thriving agricultural sector—that's the vision emerging from the recently held Strategic Plan for Agriculture and Rural Statistics (SPARS) Assessment Findings Workshop....
09/01/2024
Bunya, Namibia - In 2020, Namibia faced a menacing wave of locust outbreaks that exacerbated the already dire food insecurity situation in the country. As many farming communities battled the...
19/12/2023
Rundu, Namibia – To strengthen agricultural knowledge and support for small-scale farmers in Namibia, 29 agricultural extension staff from the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform (MAWLR) successfully completed...
15/12/2023
Swakopmund, Namibia - In a collaborative effort to strengthen Namibia's agricultural information systems and decision-making processes, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Ministry of...
01/12/2023
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with Namibia's Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform (MAWLR), spearheaded a crucial Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia (CBPP) training...
26/10/2023
Rundu, Namibia - Namibia united with the global community to mark this year's World Food Day (WFD) commemoration held on 26 October 2023 in Kayova Village, Ndiyona Constituency, Kavango East...