MPs say N$179m FMD funding not enough
Members of parliament warned that N$179 million allocated to fight foot-and-mouth disease may be insufficient for affected farmers. Lawmakers urged the government to do more for livestock farmers, especially with the anticipated El Niño potentially impacting food production and rainfall. These concerns were shared during a debate on the 2026/27 mid-year budget review in the National Assembly. Finance minister Ericah Shafudah announced the proposed funding last week. She stated that the money was raised by reducing other spending budgets.
Members of parliament have warned that the government’s N$179 million allocation to fight foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) may not be enough to support affected farmers. The lawmakers say the government must do more to protect livestock farmers while preparing for the anticipated El Niño, which could affect rainfall and food production. They raised the concerns during Wednesday’s debate on the 2026/27 mid-year budget review in the National Assembly. Finance minister Ericah Shafudah last week announced a proposed allocation while presenting the 2026/27 mid-year budget review in the National Assembly. Shafudah said the government raised the money by reducing the spending budgets