Namibian Agriculture Marketing and Trade Policy and Strategy. Country/Territory Namibia Document type Date 2011 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Livestock, Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants Keyword Internal trade International trade Agricultural development Business/industry/corporations Food security Processing/handling Transport/storage Indigenous peoples Smallholders/peasants Subsidy/incentive Food quality control/food safety Meat Cereals/grains/rice Hygiene/sanitary procedures Planting material/seeds Plant production Geographical area Africa, AFRICA FAO, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Abstract This Agriculture Marketing and Trade Policy and Strategy is a nationwide sectoral document aiming at improving Namibia’s agricultural marketing and trade in the domestic and international markets that would result in the country reaping maximum benefits to achieve the objectives of Vision 2030. The overall goal shall be achieved by (i) promoting a culture where consumers will opt for Namibian originating agriculture products over foreign products in both domestic and international markets; (ii) guaranteeing that the products are of exceptional quality and comply with international standards; and (iii) ensuring that they are visible and accessible to the consumers. Consequently, it is necessary to ensure that all agricultural and agro-industrial products, both imports and Namibian originating products, destined for the domestic market meet the set minimum quality, technical regulations, standards and food safety requirements. For the purpose of this document, agriculture-related industries are understood to include sectors related to (i) inputs such as seed, fertilizer, pesticide, and agricultural machinery; (ii) processing and manufacturing; (iii) transportation, storage, retailing; and (iv) service and information such as finance, administration, and research and development. Full text English Website www.mawf.gov.na