China-FAO N$28.5 million investment strengthens Namibia’s agricultural sector

Sostenus Wilherm

Namibia’s agricultural development agenda has received a major boost through a N$28.5 million trust fund agreement between the People’s Republic of China and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

The fund supports the deployment of Chinese agricultural experts to strengthen local skills, improve production and promote modern farming technologies.

The funding arrangement forms the foundation of the South-South Cooperation Project Phase II, a technical partnership aimed at enhancing Namibia’s agricultural capacity through knowledge exchange, technology transfer and practical support to farmers and institutions.

Speaking during a ceremony held at the ministry of agriculture, fisheries, water and land reform in Windhoek on Friday, acting executive director Petrus-Canisius Nangolo said the China-FAO funded initiative represents an important milestone in Namibia’s efforts to build a more productive and resilient agricultural sector.