The farming community in the vicinity of Kaukurus in the Omaheke Region's Gobabis Constituency met to discuss developmental matters as an encouragement for the residents to take ownership of development in the region.
The Erongo Governor says agriculture is one of Namibia's most important sectors, with around 70 percent of the country's population depending directly or indirectly on it for income and livelihood.
The Omaheke Regional Council and the US Embassy have agreed to cooperate in the areas of agriculture, rural development, and health care.
US Ambassador Randy Berry paid a courtesy visit to the region's leadership at Gobabis.
Namibia and Sierra Leone have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen their bilateral and multilateral agreements, with a focus on cooperation in key areas such as agriculture, tourism, infrastructure, trade and investment, and marine resources.
Sahrawi and Namibia could cooperate in the areas of renewable energy, agriculture, and fisheries.
However, this economic potential is being hindered by the Moroccan occupation of that country.
Agriculture, Water and Land Reform Minister, Calle Schlettwein, says concerted efforts are needed to realign the Namibia Agricultural Policies to speak to value-added chains.
Schlettwein made these remarks after touring the Otavi Grain Silo and factory at Otavi in the Otjozondjupa Region.
Ethiopia has commended Namibia for being one of the most experienced African countries in sanitary practices, especially with respect to the requirements of international trade.
This was said by a high-level delegation on agriculture from Ethiopia, who are in Windhoek on a benchmarking visit to Namibia.
Approximately 3 000 tonnes of chicken are consumed in Namibia every month, Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform Calle Schlettwein has said.
