Drought puts Namibia’s food goals at risk

Source: The Namibian · 2026-11-04T15:00:00.000Z · Climate

Namibia continues to face challenges in producing enough food because of drought, changing rainfall patterns, rising temperatures and water shortages. Deputy minister of agriculture, fisheries, water and land reform Ruthy Masake says these conditions are affecting crop production, reducing grazing areas and making it harder for farming households to earn a living. She made the remarks during the World Food Day commemoration in the Onyaanya constituency of the Oshikoto region on Friday. Masake said prolonged dry periods and unpredictable rainfall continue to put pressure on farmers who depend on agriculture to support their families. She warned that these challenges could

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