The region already grows crops it struggles to sell. The binding constraint on youth agribusiness sits downstream of the field.
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Farming
Aquaponics at Okahandja: Where NIPDB’s Pipeline Becomes Real Output
Of a ten-figure pipeline, only four projects operate, and one grows salad leaves. The agritech corner is worth a close look.
From Egg to Market: The Business Timelines of Southern Africa’s Poultry Sector
For the poultry farmer, the clock starts not when the bird leaves the shell, but when the egg first feels the warmth of incubation. The length of that journey - 16 days for a quail, 46 days for an ostrich - can determine how quickly capital returns, how often the...
Beyond the Pit: How Mining’s 2,600 Jobs Sit in a Farming-Led Namibian Economy
Mining employs a small slice of Namibians. Its supplier demand and community spend reach far more than its payroll does.
Eighty Percent by 2030: What NDP6 Asks of Namibia’s Green Schemes
A steep food-self-sufficiency target lands on irrigated schemes already struggling to hold the output they have.
One Tanker a Week: What Oshivela’s Water and Solar Model Says to Dryland Farming
On drought-prone ground where water is the binding constraint, a heavy industrial plant uses almost none.
Oil and the Hake: What a Smaller Venus Footprint Means for Namibia’s Fisheries
Namibia’s richest food system is the Benguela Current the oil sits in. A phased, smaller Venus changes how hard that water is pushed.
Turnaround: How Meatco Returned to Profit in Namibia
A state meat processor that had been losing money found its way back into the black.
How to Monetize Rural Land in Southern Africa
Rural land in Southern Africa holds untapped potential for economic development and wealth creation. With proper planning and innovative approaches, landowners can transform their properties into profitable ventures while contributing to local economies. This article...