Post on 11-Jul-2020
FORECASTED PERIOD:
01 JULY TO 30 NOVEMBER 2020
Gem Squash Broccoli Cauliflower
HORTICULTURE: PRODUCTS PRODUCTION FORECAST
REPORT NO 1
Agronomy and Horticulture Market Development
Division
Horticulture Market Development Subdivision
Enquiries: Ms. Emilie Abraham
Cell: +26481-3092207
Email: Emilie.Abraham@nab.com.na
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1. INTRODUCTION
Report no. 1, covers the local production forecast for the five special controlled products i.e. Potato, Onion,
Butternut, Cabbage and Gem Squash as well as the two monitored crops i.e. Broccoli and Cauliflower. The
production of the special controlled products is monitored by NAB and involves close border period whenever
sufficient local production is expected, and this scheme is implemented in line with the market share promotion
scheme. Monitored crops are those horticultural crops whose production is closely monitored, and have the
greatest potential to be converted as special controlled products in the future. The production forecast covers a
period of five (5) months and it is updated on a monthly basis, while field verifications are carried out on a
quarterly basis. The special controlled products in this report are divided into the following categories: Inclusion
and Exclusions: Inclusion involves all the specific sub- product types of special controlled products and can
only be imported through the Special Import Permit during open border periods (see table 1A). Exclusion
involves sub-product type of special controlled products that does not form part of the special controlled product
scheme and can be imported using the mixed fruits and vegetable import permit. The objective of the special
controlled product scheme is to stimulate local production of horticultural products in Namibia, as a growth at
home strategy implemented by the NAB. Thus, this report discusses the production forecasted per area, Crops
that are expected to be available per particular producer, tabulation and graphical analysis on expected
production versus local demand and subsequently the hectares planted and average yield expected per hectares
for this reporting period.
Table 1A: Show the inclusions and exclusions of the special controlled products.
Product Inclusions Exclusions
1.Potatoes All types, size groups and container sizes of
fresh, chilled, Whole or Cut Potato Irish,
except the “Exclusions”.
Washed white “loose sell” and / or “pre-pack” types of potato;
Washed baby potato. Red fleshed potatoes. All frozen, dried, cooked
and preserved Irish Potato (Whole or Cut).
2. Onions All types, size groups and container sizes of
fresh, chilled, Whole or Cut Onion, except
the “Exclusions”.
White Salad Onions and Red Onions. All frozen, dried, cooked and
preserved Onions (Whole or Cut).
3. Cabbage All types, size groups and container sizes of
fresh, chilled, Whole or Cut Green Cabbage,
except the “Exclusions”.
Chinese cabbage, Baby Green Cabbage, Baby Red Cabbage, Mixed
Baby Red & Green Cabbage, Large red cabbage, Savoy Cabbage. All
frozen, dried, cooked and preserved Cabbage (Whole or Cut).
4. Butternuts All types, size groups and container sizes of
fresh, chilled, Whole or Cut Butternut, except
the “Exclusions”.
Zebra Butternut and Baby Butternut. All frozen, dried, cooked and
preserved Butternuts (Whole or Cut).
5. Gem
Squash
All types, size groups and container size of
fresh, chilled, Whole or Cut Gem Squash,
except the “Exclusions”.
-All frozen, dried, cooked and preserved Gem Squash (Whole or Cut).
Whole: any fresh fruit or vegetable that have not been altered from its original form.
Cut: any fresh fruit or vegetable that has been physically altered from its original form, but remains in a fresh state.
Dried: any Fresh fruit or vegetable that have been dried or dehydrated, either whole or in pieces/cuts.
Frozen: any fresh fruits or vegetables that have had their temperature reduced and maintained to below their freezing
point.
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Chilled: any fresh fruit or vegetable with the temperature reduced to around 0C without the products being frozen.
Cooked: Refers to fruit and vegetables that are cooked by steaming or boiling in water, either whole or in pieces/cuts.
Preserved: Refers to fresh fruit and vegetables soaked in brine or vinegar, or other liquids, either whole or in pieces/cuts.
2. PRODUCTION FORECAST PER AREA
It is evident that, onions, potatoes and cabbage are among the top commodities with high tonnage expected for
the reporting period. Whereas the production forecasts for butternut, gem squash, broccoli and cauliflower
will be lower than domestic usage. Detailed expected production per crop per area are shown in table1 below.
Source : NAB,2020
Local Export Local Export Local Export Local Export Local Export
Potato 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Onion 0 0 35 0 20 0 20 0 20 0 95 2
Cabbage 32 0 20 0 20 0 20 0 20 0 112 2
Butternut 0 0 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 1
Gem Squash 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Broccoli 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cauliflower 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Potato 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Onion 0 0 0 0 20 0 0 0 200 0 220 7
Cabbage 36 0 126 0 18 0 0 0 0 0 180 5
Butternut 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gem Squash 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Broccoli 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cauliflower 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Potato 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Onion 19 0 191 0 71 0 81 0 0 0 362 9
Cabbage 246 0 458 0 238 0 45 0 0 0 987 18
Butternut 76 0 32 0 47 0 50 0 0 0 205 21
Gem Squash 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 5 0 10 1
Broccoli 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cauliflower 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Potato 800 100 800 100 550 0 550 0 571 180 3,651 51
Onion 1,151 723 240 333 240 333 398 30 195 0 3,643 98
Cabbage 635 0 510 0 605 0 225 0 120 0 2,095 32
Butternut 30 0 30 0 30 0 60 0 30 0 180 6
Gem Squash 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 20 0 40 2
Broccoli 4 0 4 0 4 0 4 0 4 0 18 3
Cauliflower 16 0 16 0 16 0 16 0 16 0 80 3
Potato 825 0 1,110 0 1,665 0 555 0 695 0 4,850 112
Onion 360 450 360 450 395 450 435 450 435 450 4,235 85
Cabbage 415 0 100 0 54 0 60 0 0 0 629 10
Butternut 200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 201 20
Gem Squash 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Broccoli 2 0 2 0 3 0 2 0 2 0 11 1
Cauliflower 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Potato 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Onion 0 0 75 0 75 0 120 0 120 0 390 9
Cabbage 114 0 114 0 234 0 143 0 98 0 703 13
Butternut 0 0 0 0 0 0 45 0 0 0 45 6
Gem Squash 88 120 88 120 88 120 80 120 80 120 1,024 43
Broccoli 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 9 0 47 7
Cauliflower 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 12 1
Potato 1,625 100 1,910 100 2,215 0 1,105 0 1,266 180 8,501 163
Onion 1,530 1,173 901 783 821 783 1,054 480 970 450 8,945 209
Cabbage 1,478 0 1,328 0 1,169 0 493 0 238 0 4,706 79
Butternut 306 0 76 0 77 0 155 0 31 0 645 55
Gem Squash 88 120 88 120 88 120 105 120 105 120 1,074 45
Broccoli 15 0 15 0 16 0 15 0 15 0 76 10
Cauliflower 18 0 18 0 20 0 18 0 18 0 94 4
Oct-20 Nov-20
SOUTH AND
ORANGE
RIVER AREAS
Total expected
production per
crop per month
ZAMBEZI
REGION
KAVANGO
REGIONS
NORTH
CENTRAL
AREA
KARSTLAND
AREA
CENTRAL
AREA
Total Tonnage
Expected
Total
Hectares
Planted
Table 1 B: EXPECTED PRODUCTION PER CROP PER PRODUCTION AREA
Numbers in the table represents the tonnage expected from each area
PRODUCTION
AREASCROPS
Jul-20 Aug-20 Sep-20
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3. EXPECTED AVAILABILITY
Table 2 shows producers that expect to harvest controlled and monitored crops per production area. This serve
as the guiding tool for buyers to be able to plan their local purchases and eventually achieve their Market Share
Promotion (MSP) requirements. Details on the crops available per producer are shown in table 2 below.
Table 2 continued.
Table 2: EXPECTED AVAILABILITY OF THE SPECIAL CONTROLLED PRODUCTS P
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Bu
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Gem
Sq
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sh
Bro
cco
li
Ca
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flo
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Po
tato
es
On
ion
Ca
bb
ag
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Bu
ttern
uts
Gem
Sq
ua
sh
Bro
cco
li
Ca
uli
flo
wer
Po
tato
es
On
ion
Ca
bb
ag
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Bu
ttern
uts
Gem
Sq
ua
sh
Bro
cco
li
Ca
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flo
wer
Po
tato
es
On
ion
Ca
bb
ag
e
Bu
ttern
uts
Gem
Sq
ua
sh
Bro
cco
li
Ca
uli
flo
wer
Po
tato
es
On
ion
Ca
bb
ag
e
Bu
ttern
uts
Gem
Sq
ua
sh
Bro
cco
li
Ca
uli
flo
wer
1 Clemens Makumbi √
2 Rector Mutelo √
3 Altricks Muhapi √
KAVANGO AREA
1 Nangolo Katanga √
3 Kampanza Raphael √
4 Toini Usiku √
5 Mavuto Mwanza √
1 Frans Ngaali √
2 Johannes Kalenga √
3 Abner Shikongo √
4 Andreas Ashimbanga √
5 Asser Moses √
6 Elifas Nuuyoma √
7 Emily Naunyango √
8 Emilie Marais √
9 Erastus Mumbala √
12 Immanuel Hambia √
16 Maria Paavo √
17 Paulus Titus √
18 Shapaka Katangala √
20 Thomas Negonga √
21 Titus Kanyele √
22 Veiko Imalwa √
23 Wilhelmina Heita √
24 Iipinge Philipus √
25 Abel Ashimbanga √
26 Andreas Shihepo √
27 Onesmus Nepembe √
30 Johannes Shigwedha √
31 Elifas Keendjele √
32 Elise Auino √
33 Lucas Nakale √
34 Paulus Kapuka √
35 Protasius Moongela √
NORTH CENTRAL AREA
Jul-20 Aug-20 Sep-20 Oct-20 Nov-20
ZAMBEZI AREA
NAME OF PRODUCER
Local
Exp
ort
KEY : Potatoes = Onions = Cabbage= Butternuts = Gem Squash= Broccoli = Cauliflower =
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Table 2 continued.
36 Kahima Embubulu √
37 Hafeni Hango √
38 Marlize Erasmus √
39 Petrus Atilifa √
41 Emma Sheya √
42 Albertina Erasmus √
43 Maria Nghikelwa √
44 Vasco Siukuta √
45 Lichaha Webster √
46 Fenny Shau √
47 Engombe Timoteus √
48 Thresia Angula √
51 Aurelia Shikesho √
52 Raimo Hipandwa √
53 Laimi Shitilifa √
54 Johannes Kalenga √
56 Maria Shinyenga √
58 Moses Hidipo √
59 Kaino Ndinoshiho √
62 Michael David √
63 Lukas Mushishi √
64 Petrus Shimbulu √
65 Timoteus Shitilifa √
68 Abner Metusalem √
69 Uusiku Thomas (Loide Aindongo)√
70 Pupyenaye Tjavanga √
72 Annanias Ashipala √
74 Isak Twadile √
75 Klaudia Ashipala √
76 Joseph Shifiona √
Lo
ca
l
Ex
po
rt
1 Cobus Coetzee √
2 Jan Cronje √ √
3 Louis Du Plessis √
4 Michael Iyambo √ √
5 Sylvanus Nekundi √
6 Jan Keyser √ √
9 Jorg Spoerer √
10 Neels van der Merwe √ √
11 Hannes/Thilo Himmel √
12 Elizabeth & Harald √ √
13 Fredrik Haixwa √
14 C.J von Molendorff √ √
15 PG Breedt √ √
16 Ndinelago Tshiguuo √ √
17 Ndingana Mupetami √ √
19 Magano Kapia √
20 Hannes Swanepoel √
21 Loui Smit √ √
KARSTLAND AREA
NAME OF PRODUCER Jul-20 Aug-20 Sep-20 Nov-20Oct-20
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Source: NAB,2020
4. EXPECTED PRODUCTION VS DEMAND ANALYSIS
The analysis done in this section determines whether there is surplus or shortage in a particular product line and
subsequently inform the closing and opening of border decision making.
4.1 TABULATION ANALYSIS
Table 3 revealed that, the total tonnage expected for onion exceeded domestic usage during the entire reporting
season and thus the border will be closed up to December to cater for carry over stock. In addition, butternuts,
cabbage and germ squash local supply will be expected to meet domestic usage in July month. This suggest that
border will be 100% closed for the aforementioned crops, however MSP rules will applies at all times. Details
of expected tonnages, average domestic demand and possible shortage or surplus per crop during the reporting
period are illustrated in table 3 below.
1 Magnus Kurz √
2 Martha Alweendo √
3 Danie Marais √
4 Grunnar Waldschmidt √
5 Lothar Kollmitz √
6 Ludie Kolver √ √
8 Stefan Gaugler √
11 Pantience Mungunda √
12 Dinah Trauss √
14 Etienne Jooste √
14 Sem T. Nepando √
14 Charles Mambadzo √
SOUTH AND ORANGE RIVER AREA
1 Abe Olivier √ √
2 Nico van der Merwe √
3 Francois √
4 Hoekes van Niekerk √
5 Hentie van Dyk √
7 Theresia Aochamos √
9 Kirk
10 Jimmy Kennedy
Kindly note: Producers not be listed herein, it is either because they will not be harvesting any of the special controlled product or they did not provide needed information.
CENTRAL AREA
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Source: NAB, 2020
4.2 GRAPHICAL ANALYSIS
Graphical analysis determines the domestic local production relative to domestic usage per crop. Also, it also
reveals the tonnage reserved for export market per particular month in the reporting period.
It is evident that the projected domestic production for potatoes is lower than domestic usage. However, due to
non-compliance of some traders to 30 /70 prorata which was implemented during 01-30 June 2020 special
permit period the border shall remain closed until further notice. Details of domestic market, average domestic
demand and export analysis for the reporting period, are shown in figure 1 below.
Numbers in this table represents tonnage
Crops Expected Surplus or Shortage Jul-20 Aug-20 Sep-20 Oct-20 Nov-20 TOTAL
Expected for domestic market 1,625 1,910 2,215 1,105 1,266 8,121
Average domestic demand 3,829 3,829 3,829 3,829 3,829 19,144
Surplus / shortage -2,204 -1,919 -1,614 -2,724 -2,563 -11,023
Expected for domestic market 1,530 901 821 1,054 970 5,276
Average domestic demand 685 685 685 685 685 3,427
Surplus / shortage 845 216 136 369 285 1,849
Expected for domestic market 1,478 1,328 1,169 493 238 4,706
Average domestic demand 657 657 657 657 657 3,283
Surplus / shortage 821 671 512 -164 -419 1,423
Expected for domestic market 306 76 77 155 31 645
Average domestic demand 213 213 213 213 213 1,066
Surplus / shortage 93 -137 -136 -58 -182 -421
Expected for domestic market 88 88 88 105 105 474
Average domestic demand 42 42 42 42 42 212
Surplus / shortage 46 46 46 63 63 262
Expected for domestic market 15 15 16 15 15 76
Average domestic demand 39 39 39 39 39 195
Surplus / shortage -24 -24 -23 -24 -25 -120
Expected for domestic market 18 18 20 18 18 94
Average domestic demand 49 49 49 49 49 245
Surplus / shortage -31 -31 -29 -31 -31 -151
Table 3: EXPECTED PRODUCTION VERSUS DOMESTIC DEMAND ANALYSIS
Gem Squash
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Potato
Onion
Cabbage
Butternut
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NAB, 2020
Figure 2 confirmed that, the expected total availability of onion in the local exceed the domestic usage of 685
tonnages during the entire reporting period. For that reason, the total of 3669 tonnages are earmarked for export
market. Details for onion tonnages expected for domestic and export market during the reporting period are
shown in figure 2 below.
Source: NAB, 2020
Figure 3 revealed that, the total local availability of green cabbage in from July to September will exceed the
domestic usage of 657 tonnages. Noticeably, the supply will decline as from October to November months this
could be triggered by hot stress amongst other factors. Hot weather can instigate bolting in cabbages particularly
in an open field production. See figure 3 for details.
1,625 1,910 2,2151,105 1,266
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3,829 3,829 3,829 3,829 3,829
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Figure 1: POTATO: Domestic market,average domestic demand and
export analysis
Expected Domestic Market Expected Exports Average Domestic Demand
1530
901 8211054 970
1173
783 783 480 450
685 685 685 685 685
0
500
1000
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2000
2500
3000
Jul-20 Aug-20 Sep-20 Oct-20 Nov-20
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Figure 3: ONION: Domestic market,average domestic demand and
export analysis
Expected Domestic Market Expected Exports Average Domestic Demand
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Source: NAB, 2020
Figure 4 revealed that, local production for butternut is forecasted exceed the domestic usage in July, however
the supply decreases as from August towards November. Details on butternuts expected tonnage, average
tonnage demanded locally and tonnage reserved for export market are shown in figure 4 below.
Source: NAB,2020
Figure 5 below revealed that, there will be higher supplies of gems quash (208 tonnage) in July month. In
addition, domestic usage stands at 42 tonnages per month. Thus, 88 tonnages will be available for domestic
consumption, while 120 tonnages will be exported. Noticeably, the estimated production increases as from
October to November. This could be attributed by planting schedules, some producers expected to plant
somewhat end of July towards August and expect to harvest in October and November months. See figure 5 for
detailed information.
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Figure 3: CABBAGE: Domestic market,average domestic demand and
export analysis
Expected Domestic Market Expected Exports Average Domestic Demand
306
76 77155
31
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Figure 4: BUTTERNUT: Domestic market,average domestic demand and
export analysis
Expected Domestic Market Expected Exports Average Domestic Demand
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Source: NAB, 2020
Figure 6 illustrates cauliflower expected local production, average domestic market demand and possible
tonnage reserved for export. It should be noted that, cauliflower is classified as monitored crop for future
possible addition to the list of controlled crops. Regrettably, the expected local production is lower than
domestic usage. This suggest that, broccoli producing farmers should take advantage of this gap and upscale
their production to meet domestic usage. See figure 7 below for details.
Source: NAB, 2020
Figure 7 shows that, there is lower supplies for cauliflower during the reporting period. The tonnages expected
totaled to 18 tonnages lower than domestic usage which is 49 tonnages. Similarly, to cauliflower, broccoli is
also classified as monitored crop and for this crop to be added on the list of controlled crops, there is a need to
upscale local production to meet domestic usage. See details in figure 7 below.
88 88 88 105 105
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42 42 42 42 42
0
50
100
150
200
250
Jul-20 Aug-20 Sep-20 Oct-20 Nov-20
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Figure 5: GEM SQUASH: Domestic market,average domestic demand
and export analysis
Expected Domestic Market Expected Exports Average Domestic Demand
15 15 16 15 15
0 0 0 0 0
39 39 39 39 39
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
Jul-20 Aug-20 Sep-20 Oct-20 Nov-20
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Figure 6: BROCCOLI: Domestic market,average domestic demand and
export analysis
Expected Domestic Market Expected Exports Average Domestic Demand
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Source: NAB, 2020
5. HECTARES PLANTED AND EXPECTED YIELD PER PRODUCTION AREA
This section reveals the hectares planted (figure 8) and expected totaled tonnage (figure 9) per production area.
Based on figure 8 Central production area is leading with regard to hectares planted, followed by KARST, North
central and South & Orange river areas. Besides, the hectares planted for Kavango and Zambezi production
areas are lagging behind, suggesting a need for expansion and new entrants in these areas.
Source: NAB,200
Based on figure 9, it is evident that Central production expected higher tonnages, followed by KARST and
South Orange and North central. This could have attributed by hectares planted in these production areas as
indicated in figure 8 above. For detailed information regarding tonnage per crop per production area please
see table 1 B.
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Jul-20 Aug-20 Sep-20 Oct-20 Nov-20
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Figure 7: CAULIFLOWER: Domestic market,average domestic demand
and export analysis
Expected Domestic Market Expected Exports Average Domestic Demand
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000
Zambezi
Kavango
North central
KARST
Central
South and Orange river areas
221
200
1559
8251.5
9853
1421
Figure 8: Hectares planted per production area
Hectares planted
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Source: NAB, 2020
5. HECTARES PLANTED AND EXPECTED YIELD
This section reveals the hectares planted per production area and per crop. Subsequently, it shows the
expected yield per production area and per crop.
5.1 Hectares planted per production area
Based on figure 8 Central production area makes up the largest hectares planted, followed by KARST area, and
South and Orange rivers areas. North Central, Kavango regions and, Central and Zambezi region makes up the
lowest hectares planted for the reporting period. See details shown in figure 8 below.
Source: NAB,2020
5.2 Hectares planted per crop
5 6
48
188215
49
Figure 9: Hectares planted per production area
Zambezi Kavango North central KARST Central South and Orange river areas
5 6
48
188215
49
Figure 8: Hectares planted per production area
Zambezi Kavango North central KARST Central South and Orange river areas
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Figure 9 confirmed that the larger portion of land will be utilized for onion production (189 ha) followed by
potatoes (163 ha), cabbage (67 ha) and butternut (55 ha). Detailed for hectares expected to be harvested per crop
during the reporting period are shown in figure 10 below.
Source: NAB, 2020
5.3 Expected yield per production area
Based on figure 10 central production area expected the highest tonnage, followed by KARST and subsequently
North central and South and Orange river production areas. The lowest yield will be expected in Kavango
regions and Zambezi production areas. See details shown in figure 10 below.
Source: NAB,2020
5.4 Average yield per crop
163
195
67
55
15
104
Figure 9: Hectares expected to be harvested per crop
Potato Onion
Cabbage Butternut
Gem Squash Broccoli
Cauliflower
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000
Zambezi
Kavango
North central
KARST
Central
South and Orange river areas
221
200
1559
8251.5
9853
1421
Figure 10: Hectares planted per production area
Hectares planted
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Figure 11 revealed that the highest expected yield per hectare for the reporting period will be on cabbage (60 tons/ha),
followed by followed by potatoes (52 tons/ha) and onions (43tons/ha). It is important to note that, yield per hectares for
any given crop differ as between farms, and between geographical areas. This differences could be attributed by varietal
choice, weather and management practices amongst other factors. Details on average yield per hectare per crop during
the reporting period are shown in figure 11 below.
Source: NAB, 2020
6. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Overall, the report shows that there will be sufficient local supply for onions, cabbage, butternut and gem squash during
the permit period of 01-31 July 2020. Henceforth, the border will be closed for these horticultural products. Although,
potatoes local supply may not 100% sufficient to meet domestic usage as per table 3, the border will remain closed until
further notice. This is due to non-compliance by some traders reported during the special permit period of 01-30 June
2020. However, local supplies will be monitored continuously to ensure potatoes producing farmers have sufficient stock
to supply the local market. Also, it is imperative for producers to update NAB with realistic production forecast data to
ensure effective management of closing and opening of border periods. In addition, to avoid shortage supply in the market,
Producers are further advised to immediately notify NAB in case of deviations from the cropping program or in the event
of crop failure due to factors beyond their control. Conversely, traders are advised to make use of availability calendar
(table 2) and make arrangement for their local purchases and ensure compliance to MSP requirements.
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Figure 11: Average yield per hectare and per crop