Roaming predators, a limited underground water supply, and the abundance of a poisonous plant known locally as Gifblaar or Otjikurioma continue to impact commercial farming operations in rural communal areas.
The Omaludi Agricultural Festival in Okongo, Ohangwena region, started today.
The event is scheduled to be opened by its patron, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, on Wednesday.
After years of enduring drought conditions, the recent rains have brought hope to livestock farmers who expect a more stable and prosperous future.
Several community conservation projects in the Zambezi Region have received financial support to enhance crop production, livestock farming, and job creation.
The Kavango West Regional Council has taken the initiative to empower its communities through diverse development programmes.
President Nangolo Mbumba engaged traditional leaders of the eight northern traditional authorities at Oshakati this morning.
The aim was to familiarise himself with traditional leaders, inform them officially that he had taken office as Head of State, and seek their blessings.
