Books to read
Here is a list of books available in Namibia which are good to learn from: If you cannot find them in the shops then you can find them on Amazon.com and read them with a Kindle app on your phone, Table or Laptop. You can also read all the information on this Wiki first and then see whether you need the book later.
Namibian Organic Production Manual
The go-to book on organic farming in Namibia. This is a MUST have! It’s available for free to download at the NOA website here.
Online Libraries:
Practical Action Publishing
https://practicalactionpublishing.com/
Practical Action Publishing, the publishing arm of Practical Action, partners with experts to disseminate affordable and accessible development insights globally. Drawing on extensive community development experience, they offer a diverse range of resources, from practical manuals to academic texts, available online, in print, and through open access platforms. Serving as an independent publisher, they exclusively distribute works for international partners, organizations, and academic institutions, expanding their holdings through strategic external partnerships. All materials undergo rigorous peer review and adhere to professional publishing standards. In 2019, they expanded their portfolio by managing Health Books International and Practical Action’s Practical Answers service.
Soil & Health Library
To deepen your knowledge and understanding have a look at the Soil & Health Library!
Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems: 10th Anniversary Collection
https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/wjsa21/collections/10th-anniversary-collection
Ten years ago we opened Volume 37, Issue 1, with an editorial that announced the change of the name of the journal from the Journal of Sustainable Agriculture to Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems-ASFS (Gliessman 2013). For the past 10 years, our journal has been at the forefront of scholarly publishing in the “Agroecology Movement.” It has been our goal to help define what this movement is about, to advance scholarship at the cutting edge of transdisciplinary research, and to learn with and from peasants, Indigenous peoples, smallholders, and workers across the food system who are leading the way in transforming food systems worldwide toward justice and sustainability.
Farm labourer books by Arnold Mol:
https://www.thriftbooks.com/a/arnold-mol/808166
Arnold Mol is an author known for his insightful contributions to personal development and motivation. His works often focus on practical strategies for improving productivity and achieving goals, making them valuable resources for individuals seeking to enhance their personal and professional lives. His approach is characterized by clear, actionable advice grounded in real-world experience, making his books popular among readers looking for effective self-improvement techniques.
Books
Introduction to Permaculture by Bill Mollison https://amzn.to/3ToRtsg
The One-Straw Revolution: An Introduction to Natural Farming By Masanobu Fukuoka https://amzn.to/4a25KR4
Worms Eat My Garbage by Mary Appelhof https://amzn.to/3OPwaxj
Humanure Handbook by Joseph Jenkins https://amzn.to/441FP9w
Restoration Agriculture by Mark Stepard https://amzn.to/422yG7k
Permaculture Design: A Step-by-Step Guide Paperback by Aranya https://amzn.to/3T4HhUG
Sepp Holzer’s Permaculture: A Practical Guide to Small-Scale, Integrative Farming and Gardening by Sepp Holzer https://amzn.to/3Tq5kif
Permaculture: Principles and Pathways Beyond Sustainability by David Holmgren https://amzn.to/4bXZlIN
Natural Way of Farming: The Theory and Practice of Green Philosophy by Masanobu Fukuoka https://amzn.to/3IqUu5i
Gaia’s Garden: A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture by Toby Hemenway https://amzn.to/49XxNBl
Atlas of Namibia: Highly informative book on Namibia’s water, geology, plants and people.
Also consider Storey’s Guidebook series.