Farming context: Namibia
Namibia's main rainy season runs November to April, with a dry season from May to October โ timing plantings and water budgets around these windows matters more than any single input price.
| Agriculture share of GDP | ~6% |
| Arable land | 800,000 ha |
| Irrigated share | ~1% |
| Main rainy season | November to April |
| Main food crops | millet, sorghum, maize, wheat, groundnut |
| Main export crops | grape, dates |
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Growing regions at a glance
| Region | Annual rainfall | Major crops |
| Northern Communal (Oshana, Ohangwena, Kavango) | 550 mm | millet, sorghum, mahangu |
| Central Commercial (Windhoek, Otjozondjupa) | 350 mm | livestock, irrigated |
| Southern / Orange River (Karas, Hardap) | 200 mm | grape, dates |
Country context from the AfroTools agriculture dataset โ planning reference, not agronomic advice. Confirm with local extension services.