Aminuis farmers urged to drive livestock growth
Sostenus Wilherm Agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani has challenged farmers in Aminuis and the wider Omaheke Region to move beyond primary production and embrace value addition, warning that Namibia’s future agricultural growth depends on producers capturing more economic benefits along the livestock value chain. Speaking at the official opening of the 22nd Aminuis Agricultural and Industrial […]
Sostenus Wilherm
Agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani has challenged farmers in Aminuis and the wider Omaheke Region to move beyond primary production and embrace value addition, warning that Namibia’s future agricultural growth depends on producers capturing more economic benefits along the livestock value chain.
Speaking at the official opening of the 22nd Aminuis Agricultural and Industrial Show on Thursday, held under the theme “Cultivating a Legacy of Excellence,” Zaamwani said the livestock sector must evolve from simply producing animals for export into a broader industry that creates jobs, businesses and wealth within rural communities.
She said Aminuis has demonstrated resilience and excellence despite difficult conditions, recalling that the community successfully hosted a major agricultural exhibition during the severe drought of 2024.
“That is what a legacy of excellence looks like in practice: hard work and responsible stewardship holding firm even when conditions do not,” Zaamwani said.
The minister, who delivered the keynote address on behalf of Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare, said agriculture remains a key pillar of Namibia’s Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6), which identifies the sector as central to economic growth, employment creation, food security and rural development.
