Windhoek, Namibia – The Government of Namibia, in partnership with the People's Republic of China...
Namibia Celebrates World Food Day 2024, Highlighting the Right to Foods and Collective Action
16 October 2024
16 October 2024
Gobabis, Namibia – Namibia commemorated World Food Day 2024, co-organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform (MAWLR).
The event, held at Legare Stadium in the Omaheke Region, brought together public, private, and development partners under the theme,...
FAO and Japanese Embassy Delegation Visit Resilience-Building Agriculture Projects in Ohangwena Region
27 September 2024
27 September 2024
Eenhana, Namibia - A delegation from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Embassy of Japan in Namibia, led by His Excellency Ambassador Hisao Nishimaki, recently visited several agricultural project sites in the Ohangwena region.
These initiatives, supported by FAO with funding from the Government of...
FAO set to empower small-scale fishers with post-harvest training and market access
06 September 2024
06 September 2024
Katima Mulilo, Namibia - Under the second phase of the “Implementing the Small-Scale Fisheries Guidelines for gender-equitable and climate-resilient food systems and livelihoods” sub-program, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is continuing with its long-term commitment to uplift the small-scale fisheries sector in Namibia.
From 26-31 August...
Windhoek, Namibia - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform (MAWLR), successfully held a crucial workshop aimed at enhancing Namibia's phytosanitary capacity. The workshop marked a significant milestone in...
FAO and Government of Japan Enhance Farmers' Climate Resilience with Agri-Tools and Irrigation Systems
02 August 2024
02 August 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 the Government of Japan, has handed over vital gardening tools, agricultural inputs, and irrigation systems to 25 farmers' cooperatives in...