Agriculture is becoming popular among young people as a means to make a living.

30-year-old Petrus Muyeve from Karibib is one such person who turned his erf into a garden, and it's now paying off.

Muyeve migrated to Karibib from Rundu in search of a better life for himself and his three children.

However, after years in Karibib, he found himself still unemployed and struggling to make ends meet.

Muyeve and his family live in a location called Uis, one of many informal settlements that have sprung up due to urbanisation.

A third of the town's residents live in informal settlements with limited access to basic services such as water, electricity, and proper sanitation facilities.

With the little background knowledge in agriculture that he gained during his years at school, Muyeve planted spinach, chilli, peppers, and tomatoes to feed his family.

With his newfound skills, not only does the family enjoy nutritious meals, but they are also able to earn an income from the surplus.

With the high demand for fresh produce at Omaruru, Karibib, and Usakos, Muyeve plans to extend his garden, but there is no room for planting more crops.

Muyeve's hope is to open an agriculture project school for the urban poor and vulnerable groups such as women, youths, and people with disabilities.