In a move to support farmers affected by human-wildlife conflict, the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has announced an increase in the offset payment for cattle losses under the Human-Wildlife Conflict Self-Reliance Scheme.
Titus Sitentu, the Operational Manager for the Rundu Fresh Produce Business Hub at the Agro Marketing and Trade Agency (AMTA), asserts that access to markets for farmers in the Zambezi Region is not a concern, as AMTA actively finds markets for them.
The Orange River Irrigation Project (ORIP) at Aussenkehr is expected to harvest 200 metric tonnes of dates this season.
ORIP farm manager Paulus Mungoba spoke to nbc News about the development.
President Nangolo Mbumba has applauded the seed development project, spearheaded by the Indonesian Embassy in collaboration with institutions of higher learning in both countries.
Nopal Renewable Energy Corporation held a groundbreaking ceremony at Farm Namseb near Maltahohe, where 500 hectares of nopal cactus will be cultivated for carbon capture and renewable energy generation.
The Directorate of Veterinary Services has placed strict control measures in response to the outbreak of the lumpy skin disease (LSD) in the Otjinene constituency and Gam area of the Otjozondjupa Region.
The government, through the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, plans to acquire two additional commercial farms in the Aminuis Constituency of the Omaheke Region. This decision comes in response to unfavorable weather conditions and an increasing number of livestock in the area.
The Siya Reforestation Pilot Project is in full swing at Siya Village in Kavango West, where a 32-hectare plot is being used to combat land degradation through large-scale tree planting.
The government has restricted the movement of cattle in Omaheke's Rietfontein area following an outbreak of lumpy skin disease.
This was confirmed by a state veterinarian, Dr. Seuakouje Veii, in an interview with the nbc News team.
Omaheke Regional Council has resolved to support the development of irrigation systems in the Aminuis and Okorukambe constituencies to assist in food security efforts and improve drought resilience in the region.
