Project Manager / Communications Specialist The Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU) is embarking on an exciting new chapter to enhance its communications and stakeholder engagement efforts across platforms, regions and partners. As part of this transformation, we are seeking a capable and committed Project Manager / Communications Specialist to join our team on a fixed-term contract and help drive the implementation of a newly developed national communications strategy. Junior A

The NAU AgriBraai 2026 will be hosted at the Gobabis Showgrounds on 10 and 11 April 2026 under the theme “Around the campfire.” In addition to the established braai competition, the programme has been expanded to include a ladies’ morning, a wildlife auction and a range of entertainment for all age groups.   Activities commence on Friday with the official introduction of all braai teams, followed by a sheep’s head dinner. Tickets for the dinner are limited and must be booked

The continued occurrence of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) in Southern Africa is a cause for major concern.  It is important to recognize the significant risk that it poses to the livestock, livelihoods and the broader economy of Namibia.   While vigilant and proactive measures are crucial to maintain Namibia’s FMD-free status, the situation should be handled calmly and responsibly. All stakeholders are encouraged to remain clear-headed, avoid panic, rumours, or misinformation

NAU Newsletter | 30 January 2026   Dr Theuns Laubscher  |   [email protected]     Amid the growing fear currently brewing in South Africa around the Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) situation – with that threat uncomfortably close to our borders – I recently received a question about a “nano-silver” product that people are reaching for as a last hope, because everything else seems to fail.   This is an understandable question. But it is precisely in moments like th

The Poultry Producers Association (PPA) wishes to remind all poultry producers that registration with the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia (LLPBN) is mandatory in terms of the Livestock and Livestock Products Act, 1981 (Act No. 12 of 1981), as amended. In terms of the Act, poultry is classified as livestock, and poultry products fall under controlled livestock products. Any person involved in the production, keeping, processing, selling, or marketing of poult

NAU Newsletter | 30 January 2026 The Livestock and Livestock Products Board (LLPBN) approved the partial subsidisation of the Lumpy Skin Disease vaccine at its Board Meeting in November 2025, with effect from 1 February 2026.   As part of this initiative, the LLPBN has announced a nationwide 15% subsidy programme for Lumpy Skin Disease vaccine for cattle. The subsidy will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and funding is limited.   Producers must meet the foll