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.

 Masake was addressing the 21st Aminuis Agricultural and Industrial Show.

 She stressed that farming communities are expected to embrace these events through sharing of ideas and building connections.

 “This year’s theme aligns strongly with the NPD6 and the SWAPO party manifesto, both of which set out a clear path for strengthening agricultural productivity as a driver of rural economies. These goals are here on this showground; every animal judged, every product exhibited and every service demonstrated today is part of that developmental agenda.”

Omaheke Governor Pijoo Nganate advised farmers to lead in quality breeding and sustainable farming.

“To our youth, agriculture is the future of this country. Engage yourself in poultry, horticulture, value addition and aggrotech. To our partners in government, the private sector and civil society, continue to invest in platforms of this nature; they are engines for rural industrialisation, innovation and unity.”

 The Aminuis Councillor Peter Kazongominja also pleaded with the government to continue investing in the agricultural sector.

 Some exhibitors the Nbc spoke to commended the organisers, adding that such events serve as networking platforms to share ideas to contribute to the country's food basket.