Namibia has a shortage of seeds, and land is not freely available for seed production.
But green schemes such as Sikondo in the Kavango West Region are contributing to food security by setting aside land solely for the production of seeds.
The hunting season for the hunting of huntable game species is set to start on 1 May 2025.
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism made the announcement of the hunting season in a statement today (Tues).
Given the above-average rainfall that has been experienced in the Omaheke Region, it is expected that the farming communities will have a bumper harvest and rear good quality livestock while contributing meaningfully to the country's economy.
The Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Ruth Masake, has cautioned her senior management against corruption.
The deputy minister made the remarks at the five-day strategic planning workshop for the ministry at Swakopmund.
Namibia's seal fur industry has pledged to uphold sustainability and drive economic growth through innovation and value addition.
The Interim Executive Director of Sasscal says Namibia continues to play a pivotal role in coordinating and implementing research projects in the critical areas of water and food security.
Dr. Budzanani Tacheba was speaking at the SASSCAL thematic workshop in Windhoek today (Tuesday).
The company Suncrest Farming Solutions has called on crop-producing communities in the Epukiro Constituency of the Omaheke Region to prioritize horticulture and fodder production after the area recorded good rainfall.
Livestock farmers were advised to prioritize their animals' health to maximize productivity and sustain their livelihoods.
The remarks were made during a farmers' day event for local livestock farmers in Ondangwa, Oshana Region.
The hopes of many crop farmers in the Ohangwena region for a successful harvest have been dashed due to floods from Angola that have partially submerged their mahangu fields.
The Ndonga Linena Green Scheme has become the first farm to harvest maize for the 2025 cropping season.
