ZAMBEZI FARMERS DEMAND ANSWERS OVER MEATCO CATTLE REJECTIONS

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Several cattle farmers in the Zambezi Region are seeking answers after they were told that their cattle would not be bought by the Katima Mulilo Meatco abattoir.

This is despite previously having registered and given a date to show up for the sale.

AMINUIS COUNCILLOR COMMITS TO AGRICULTURE, YOUTH AND EDUCATION

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The Aminuis Constituency Councillor, Isando Kavari, has vowed that his office will work tirelessly on the issue of agriculture, youth empowerment, education and health, amongst other priority areas, in order to advance development.
Kavari remarked this during an interview with NBC News at Aminuis. 

PROCESSING DELAYS LEAVE 70 TONNES OF RICE IN STORAGE

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Over 70 tonnes of unprocessed rice remain in storage at the Kalimbeza National Rice Project due to processing challenges. 

The recent harvest from seven hectares in February produced 1,304 bags of rice. 

FAO, MAFWLR LAUNCH COUNTRY PROGRAMME TO BOOST FOOD SECURITY

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The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform (MAFWLR), has launched the FAO Country Programme Framework to boost food security in Windhoek.

KUNENE RESIDENTS TRAINED IN BEEKEEPING

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Fifteen Kunene residents were trained in beekeeping, where they were introduced to modern beekeeping practices and techniques for sustainable honey production.

EPUKIRO FARMER URGES UNITY TO BOOST CROP PRODUCTION

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One local crop farmer from Epukiro in the Omaheke Region has urged others to stop working in isolation. 

Maria Kathora started her journey on a tiny patch of land back in 2001.

Millions pledged to boost FMD response

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A total of Eleven million dollars was raised at the launch of the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) National Taskforce and Support Fund.
The event demonstrated a successful public-private partnership, with farming unions and financial institutions coming together to pledge their support.

Foot-and-mouth disease outbreak threatens Namibia’s economy

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The outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in neighboring countries threatens Namibia's economic growth, disrupts trade, impacts animal health, and reduces income.|

This was the combined view of industry experts on the prevailing FMD outbreak in South Africa, Botswana, and Lesotho.