Mandate
This Directorate aims to facilitate the development and management of MAWLR human resources at all levels and in all disciplines, and to undertake well-balanced crop, livestock and natural resource research within the communal and commercial sectors, contributing to increased productivity and sustainable utilisation of natural resources under arid, semi-arid and sub-humid condition, thereby improving the living standards of the Namibian population.
Strategic Objectives
Ensure food security in Namibia:
- To conduct agricultural research through need-driven, basic, adaptive and strategic research for the communal, resettled and commercial farming areas of Namibia.
- To develop and conserve crop and livestock genetic material for current and future use.
- To support the development of adequate, well-trained human resources required for the sustainable development of the agricultural, water and land reform sectors in Namibia.
Division Livestock, Research and Production
- Sub-Division Large stock Research
- Sub-Division Small stock Research
- Sub-Division Pasture Science Research
- Sub-Division Livestock Development Scheme
Division Production Development, Training and Quality Assurance
- Sub-Division Mashare Agricultural Development Institute
- Sub-Division Tsumis Arid Zone Agricultural Centre
- Sub-Division Analytical Services And Product Development
- Sub-Division Training Material Development
Division Crop Research and Production
- Sub-Division Crop Management and Production
- Sub-Division Crop Research
