Following a recent outbreak of lumpy skin disease in the Otjombinde Constituency, the State Veterinary Office has launched a two-week vaccination campaign that started last week.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform (MAWLR) has announced an immediate ban on the importation and transit of maize and palm products from South Africa’s Free State, North-East, and Mpumalanga provinces.

The Cunene Province delegation, along with their governor, Gerdina Didalelwa, visited small-scale farms with the |Khomas Regional Council as part of their week-long programme.

After the visit, the two regions are expected to sign a twinning agreement that will enable them to cooperate in various sectors.

The Otjiwarongo Municipality has announced that it will begin impounding livestock found roaming the streets and central business district of the town on Sunday.

The announcement was made during a meeting with nearly 80 illegal farmers at Camp Five on Saturday.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform has announced an outbreak of lumpy skin disease in the Otjombinde Constituency of the Epukiro veterinary district.

NamWater has reported an increase in dam water levels across the north-central regions, marking a positive stride towards water security for communities, agriculture, and industries. 

As the prolonged drought persists in the Erongo Region, Daures Constituency Councillor Joram !Haoseb says agricultural activities have declined, as most communal farmers have abandoned farming and moved to urban centres in search of better living conditions.

Ohangwena Governor Sebastian Ndeitunga held a meeting with members of the Oshimholo Farmers Association at Oushake to reassess the conditions affecting Namibian cattle farmers grazing in Angola.

A rural cattle farmer at Epukiro RC mission area in the Omaheke Region is turning challenges into opportunities by venturing into pig farming. 

A seasonal farmer at Okahatjipara Village, in the vicinity of Okondjatu and Mbunga Tjamuaha, advises that communal farming communities prioritise removing encroaching bush and scrubs from their farming lands.