FAO Namibia

News and latest information from the Food and Agriculture Organization (@FAO) of the United Nations in Namibia. Follow our Director-General QU Dongyu, @FAODG.

[FAO Namibia @FAONamibia]

Following the handover, delegates joined by Hardap Governor Hon. McNab visited smallholder farms across #HardapRegion, seeing firsthand the land these communities farm under arid conditions, and the real impact this 🇯🇵-funded investment will make.
6,000 households. 24,000 people.

[FAO Namibia @FAONamibia]

@FAONamibia, @MAWLR_Nam & Japan Embassy 🇯🇵 officially handed over project activities to farming communities in Mariental, Hardap Region. Delivering agro-inputs, irrigation systems & seeds to build drought resilience. Thank you to the generosity of Japan. #AgricultureNamibia 🌾🇳🇦

[The Commonwealth @commonwealthsec]

Communities in the Angola-Namibia Kunene River Basin are set to benefit from a US$24.55 million climate resilience project approved by @AdaptationFund.

Through #CommonwealthCFAH, we provided technical assistance and capacity-building support to help advance its development.

Read more: https://t.co/RIfnM5eGMc

[FAO Namibia @FAONamibia]

@FAONamibia, through the #GlobalAccelerator Project, supported the Berg Aukas community with the installation of shade net structures aimed at strengthening agricultural production, improving climate-resilient farming, & fostering youth development through skills training. 🇳🇦🥬🌾

[FAO Namibia @FAONamibia]

The @FAO #SWMProgramme is strengthening communal conservancies & protecting wildlife corridors across Namibia and the #KAZATFCA, connecting habitats across 5 countries for a sustainable future.
🎬 Watch how 👉 https://t.co/2GWySZCRhg
#SWMProgramme #Wildlife #Namibia #Conservation

[MAFWLR NAMIBIA @MAWLR_Nam]

This morning, ahead of the visit by Her Excellency, Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to the Shadikongoro Green Scheme, members of the delegation were treated to fresh farm mealies harvested directly from the project for breakfast.

[FAO Namibia @FAONamibia]

The @FAO #SWMProgramme is strengthening communal conservancies & protecting wildlife corridors across Namibia and the #KAZATFCA, connecting habitats across 5 countries for a sustainable future.
🎬 Watch how 👉 https://t.co/2GWySZCRhg
#SWMProgramme #Wildlife #Namibia #Conservation

[FAO Namibia @FAONamibia]

@FAONamibia, through the #GlobalAccelerator Project, supported the Berg Aukas community with the installation of shade net structures aimed at strengthening agricultural production, improving climate-resilient farming, & fostering youth development through skills training. 🇳🇦🥬🌾

[New Era Newspaper @NewEraNewspaper]

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has welcomed plans to expand production at the Etunda Irrigation Scheme. https://t.co/HjwD2HcJg8

[Namibian Presidency @NamPresidency]

Her Excellency Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, accompanied by Hon. Inge Zaamwani, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, and Hon. Charles Mubita, Minister in the Presidency, has arrived at the Sikondo Green Scheme Irrigation Project in the Kavango West Region.

The visit forms part of the President’s ongoing familiarisation tour of national green schemes to assess agricultural productivity, review progress since previous engagements, and reaffirm Government’s commitment to strengthening food security and agricultural development across the country.

[FAO Namibia @FAONamibia]

Namibia officially launches the OCOP initiative in Oshakati. With Mahangu 🌾 (Pearl Millet) as our priority product. @FAONamibia & @MAFWLR are committed to boosting yields, strengthening seed systems & improving food security for millions of Namibians. #OCOP #Mahangu 🇳🇦

[MAFWLR NAMIBIA @MAWLR_Nam]

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[Eagle FM Namibia @EagleFMNam]

WATCH: The Namibian Agronomic Board is hosting a Banana Field Trial Tour and Harvest Demo at the Etunda Research Site in the Omusati Region.

The event aims to promote crop diversification, strengthen horticultural production, and encourage local farmers to participate in banana production in Namibia.

Stakeholders invited to the event include members of the media, representatives from the Olushandja Horticulture Farmers Association, Omusati Regional Council, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, as well as local farmers and agricultural partners. @MAWLR_Nam

The Etunda project currently has 1,104 banana crops under production at the research site.

Report & Video: Peneyambeko Jonas

[Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism @MinistryofEnvi2]

LEGAL HUB: Minister Indileni Daniel on Friday launched the Sustainable Wildlife Management Programme Legal Hub in Windhoek, describing it as a strategic step forward in strengthening Namibia’s policy and legal framework for sustainable management of natural resources.

[United Nations in Namibia @UNNamibia]

One message from leadership: coordinated action matters. Global shocks are already impacting Namibia and Government is already taking action—responses must be evidence‑based, aligned and protect households. From @MIRT_NAMIBIA, @NPC_Namibia & @UNNamibia
#SDDS2026 #Resilience #SDGs

[FAO Subregional Office for Southern Africa @faosfsafrica]

Through the #EU funded #STOSARII Project, FAO is supporting #SADC countries strengthen SPS systems, pest surveillance & regional coordination to control plant pests & diseases to ensure crops, including maize🌽 meets standards to enable safe trade & market access. #PlantHealth

[FAO Namibia @FAONamibia]

VACANCY ALERT 📌
Two Positions available at @FAONamibia 🇳🇦
1. Procurement Assistant: apply here: //bit.ly/4tBaqaO
2. Horticultural Value Chains Development Expert
apply here: https://t.co/DowEZRMKEE

#FoodProduction #JobsAtFAO🌾🇳🇦

[FAO Namibia @FAONamibia]

VACANCY ALERT 📌
HORTICULTURAL VALUE CHAIN DEVELOPMENT EXPERT. #FoodProduction #FoodSecurity #Namibia

[FAO Director-General QU Dongyu @FAODG]

Rural communities are at the heart of agrifood systems transformation. With Phase II of @FAO Villages Recognition Initiative under #FAOMuNe, we move to action, empowering villages to share knowledge, protect heritage, and build sustainable agrifood systems. #4Betters

[Eagle FM Namibia @EagleFMNam]

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform is currently on a site visit to farmers in the Oshikoto Region, to hand over farming equipment aimed at strengthening local rice production.

Debmarine is also supporting the initiative through rice production equipment.

Among the beneficiaries is Samuel Amunyala, who has been cultivating rice since 2018 as part of efforts to diversify farming activities in the area.

Chief Agricultural Technician from Onankali Development Centre, Lucia Shiimi, highlighted the importance of agriculture as a cornerstone of both household survival and income generation. She emphasised that while mahangu remains the dominant crop in the region, introducing rice farming provides an important alternative.

Shiimi added that the donated equipment is expected to enhance productivity and ease farming operations. She expressed confidence that the tools will benefit farmers in Erombe village and surrounding areas. @MAWLR_Nam @DebmarineN

Report: Peneyambeko Jonas
Video: Loise Shiimi