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Africa-Press – Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>The Namibian Agronomic Board says the country experienced an insufficient supply of onions and potatoes in January 2022. To rectify this imbalance, the country\u2019s borders were reopened to imports of these crops without restrictions. These facts are contained in the monthly Market Watch for February 2022, which was released recently by the Agricultural Bank of Namibia.<\/p>\n

On the positive side, a sufficient local supply of watermelons, beetroot and English cucumbers are expected for the January to March 2022 period. The Board said local farmers, financial institutions and stakeholders in the agriculture sector should note of an opportunity to place the agriculture sector on a growth trajectory, and protect the country from risks of food insecurity driven by external shocks.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere exists a positive sentiment for the crop industry in 2022 due to good seasonal rainfall covering most of the crop-growing regions. Rainfall is expected to increase crop yields and improve local food security. In addition, the grape industry is expected to maintain positive yields in 2022,\u201d reads the statement.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, progress is anticipated in the local production of horticulture crops, given the strategic efforts towards the development of the local horticulture and agronomy industry.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Agribank noted the price of food in Namibia is increasing more than any other item in the average consumer shopping basket. In the month of January 2022, food inflation increased to 5.8% from 5.5% recorded in the same period in 2021.<\/p>\n

\u201cFruit is highest contributor of food inflation, recording a 12.8% year-on-year increase in January 2022. Namibia imports most of its fruit and vegetables, resulting in high import costs, coupled with high logistical costs as fuel prices surge,\u201d it elaborated.<\/p>\n

Meat inflation remained stagnant on a year-on-year basis, recording a 10.6% increase from the 10.2% recorded in January 2021. According to the Board, it is evident the high producer prices for meat have a spill-over effect on consumer meat prices.<\/p>\n

According to the Market Watch, the high dependence on food imports in Namibia remains a concern due to rising external uncertainties such as geopolitical tensions, coupled with spurring energy prices. This necessitates a great need to increase the local procurement of food produce.<\/p>\n

\u201cAmidst the development of a new shock in the market (energy shock), the decline in Covid-19 infections, coupled with growth in the mining and agriculture sectors, are expected to drive economic progression in 2022. Good rainfall received thus far in some parts of the country will restore the hope for many farmers after a protracted period of drought,\u201d the Board noted.<\/p>\n

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