Outjo project boosts Kunene food security
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An agricultural project in Outjo is making significant contributions to food security in the Kunene Region.
The Harambe O-Yetu project supplies vegetables to school hostels and local shops,
An agricultural project in Outjo is making significant contributions to food security in the Kunene Region.
The Harambe O-Yetu project supplies vegetables to school hostels and local shops,
The Namibia National Farmers' Union (NNFU) says there are still a lot of companies that are mistreating their farm workers in Namibia.
Its Acting General Secretary, Frans Kamati, said even though the country's labour laws are clear, they are still being disregarded by some employers.
Information and Communication Technology Minister Emma Theofelus has expressed satisfaction with the work being done at the Etunda Green Scheme Irrigation Project in the Omusati Region.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Land Reform has observed a heavy locust infestation in the Lake Lyambezi belt areas of Muyako to Kapani in the Zambezi Region.
The Sikondo Green Scheme's decision to experiment with the Valour variety of potato this year was not as successful as anticipated.
Farmers in the northern regions of Namibia are taking advantage of the current rainfall to begin ploughing and planting their fields, aiming to maximise harvests and improve food security after previous dry spells.
Hardap-based Harambee Agri-Produce is proving that agricultural success is possible with the right planning, drive and support.
The agri-produce generates nearly N$1 million annually from livestock fodder and crop production.
The Queen Sofia Resettlement Farm, near Outjo in the Kunene Region, continues to face challenges affecting agricultural productivity and community life despite significant government support.
Following several days of consistent rainfall, Oshikoto Governor Sacky Kathindi has urged all farmers in the region to promptly prepare their fields and to plant sufficient crops to ensure family food security and potential surplus.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on party leaders to ensure that the recent election victory is translated into tangible results and improvements in the people's living standard.