The president of the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM), McHenry Venaani, said farmers who want to buy land through Agribank are finding it difficult to access land, taking them up to six months.

He explained that this is because people selling land are only willing to do so through commercial banks.

The Livestock and Livestock Products Board is urging livestock producers and stakeholders to take proactive measures to protect the foot and mouth disease-free zone. 

A farmer based in the Kavango West Region is expanding his gardening project to boost food production and create jobs in the community.

Among the projects supported by the Kavango West Regional Council is Nanzamba Mixed Farming at Singuruve village in the Ncuncuni Constituency. 

The Keetmanshoop Agricultural Industrial and Tourism Expo (KAITE) held a fundraising gala dinner where it raised more than N$300,000 for this year's event, scheduled to take place at the end of next month.

The University of Namibia's Ogongo Campus short courses on vegetable production, which are open to enrolment without strict requirements, have satisfied President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.

A group of farmers gathered at Farm Ninette in the Omaheke Region over the weekend to discuss the importance of pig farming, effective management, and potential markets. 

Verinao Tjijombo has been farming with pigs for almost a year and owns over 100 of them. 

The Orutumbo Farmers Association has successfully held an agricultural show aimed at creating a link between farmers and various stakeholders at Okotjituuo Village in the Okakarara Constituency.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said she will do everything in her power to ensure that the difficulties experienced by green schemes are addressed. 

The President is on a mission to make sure that the country feeds itself and is asking for everyone to play their part. 

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says she is satisfied with the progress made by some green schemes in the Kavango East Region.

The President visited Shadikongoro and Ndonga Linena on Thursday and said she noticed significant improvement in their operations.

A resettled commercial farmer at Okorukambe in the Omaheke Region, Agnes Tjiramba, has urged fellow farmers to come up with ways to address developmental challenges.

Retired nurse Tjiramba said agriculture has the potential to solve many socio-economic challenges.