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The Namibian government is at an advanced stage to finalise the sheep and goat meat market access agreement with China. This initiative will open up a significant market for Namibian sheep and goat meat products, thus creating opportunity for increased domestic productive capacity by producers.
The Namibian government is at an advanced stage to finalise the sheep and goat meat market access agreement with China. This initiative will open up a significant market for Namibian sheep and goat meat products, thus creating opportunity for increased domestic productive capacity by producers.
If pulled through, the deal will complement the existing high-class market for beef which started in 2019, thus increasing Namibia’s growth income. Namibia is the only country on the African continent with access to the best-paying markets the world over. This has been achieved through its veterinary capabilities and the abattoirs which are rated equivalent in quality to those countries in which Namibia has the market access. To maximise the economic benefits of this agricultural potential the country must leverage this great achievement and must always make sure that its veterinary status is maintained, even better.
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Namibia’s Agriculture Minister Calle Schlettwein said that partnerships with the private sector are pivotal in revitalising the economy. Such as, O&L, Hartlief and Farmers Meat, the biggest sheep abattoir operation in Namibia and the only approved exporter of sheep meat in the country. The company has paid over N$75 million to sheep producers between October 2022 and June 2023. This showcases its commitment to supporting local farmers and fostering economic development within the communities.
