Katima Mulilo, Namibia - Under the second phase of the “Implementing the Small-Scale Fisheries Guidelines...
Japan’s contribution to enhance Namibia’s food security and nutrition with new funding
15 April 2024
15 April 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 Government of Namibia, launched two critical projects valued at USD 758,916 and USD 500,000, respectively. The projects aim to address...
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) for a critical animal health vaccination campaign across Namibia's Northern Communal Areas (NCAs).
This vaccination drive is targeting common and potentially...
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...
FAO boosts food security in Ohangwena and Zambezi regions with handover of agri tools and irrigation systems
15 March 2024
15 March 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 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...