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HORTICULTURE |
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| Although Namibia is known as the driest
country in Africa south of the Sahara, it is possible to produce, although
on a limited scale, staple foods such as pearl millet, maize, wheat,
sorghum, sunflower and beans. As most products are produced under rain-fed
conditions, yields and the resulting profitability is dependent on
the prevailing climate, especially rainfall. Crop failures are
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Food Security and food self-sufficiency
carries a high priority with the Government of Namibia and therefore
it is of high importance that food production should be stimulated,
developed and maintained in order to feed the Namibian Nation and making
the country less dependent on its neighbours. Currently, Namibia imports
most of its food requirements, mainly from South Africa. Agricultural |
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quite common and have a
negative influence on the promotion of crop production in this country.
More About Grain >>> |
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products such as dairy products
chicken, eggs, pork, grain, fruit and vegetables ... More About Horticulture >>> |
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Mission of the Namibian Agronomic Board is to develop and
promote a sustainable and diverse agronomic industry through management,
facilitation, advice and regulation. |
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Vision of the Namibian Agronomic Board is to be a leading
promoter of a vibrant agronomic industry.
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