The Sikondo Green Scheme in the Kavango West Region is experimenting with a new potato variety called Valor. It's the first time the scheme is trying out a different potato, and the acting farm manager said they can't wait until the spuds reach maturity.
The City of Windhoek has launched the Backyard Gardening Project to promote household food security and sustainable urban agriculture. The main objective is to increase food security through awareness and sustainable backyard production in Windhoek.
Namibia's ocean is more than waves and water. Rather, it is a lifeline for food, jobs, and the broader economy.
The country's marine research community is celebrating a decade of scientific progress.
Etosha Fishing Company is under pressure to land the historic 10,000 metric tonnes of pilchard allocated by the government.
The company landed its first consignment of pilchards last week following an 8-year ban. This is after the government decided to grant Eco Fish Farm 10,000 metric tonnes.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has emphasised that agriculture remains the number-one priority for her government; hence, it's taking the lead in ensuring that green schemes in the country are working properly and contributing to food security.
Community gardener and resident of Swakopmund's DRC informal settlement, Reinhard Gariseb, is urging the government to support backyard garden initiatives.
Gariseb said training unemployed and interested young people in gardening can help with food security and address joblessness.
Fish consumption patterns in Namibia have increased over the years, especially in the northern regions.
In the drive to promote fish consumption, the Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust (NFCPT) will hold the 13th National Fish Consumption Day in September at Rundu to encourage local consumption.
To address food security in the region, the Oshana Regional Council produced six tonnes of mahangu and 310 kilograms of beans from its four crop fields in four constituencies, namely Okatjali, Uukwiyuushona, Ompundja and Uuvudhiya.
The Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Ruth Masake has reminded farming communities about the importance of strengthening agricultural productivity to enhance food security, create jobs and build resilient communities.
Green schemes like Sikondo in the Kavango West Region are proving to be vital for communities living in the surrounding area, particularly during harvesting season.
It's potato harvesting season at Sikondo, and the place is buzzing with both machines and people.
