Members of Parliament scrutinised the N$1.3 billion budget allocation for the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, raising concerns over funding sustainability, equitable distribution of marine resources, agriculture decolonisation, and water harvesting strategies.

The Okongo Village Council launched its five-year strategic plan, outlining key priorities aimed at accelerating development and improving service delivery in the town.

The Agronomic Board of Namibia (ABN) is inviting farmers to apply for its Fruit Value Chain Developers Scheme.

The scheme aims to boost local fruit production by offering a 30% subsidy on essential inputs. 

The Kavango East Region is focusing on enhancing its agriculture sector to improve the livelihood of its residents. 

This was communicated during the maiden State of the Region address by Governor Hamunyera Hambyuka.

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Namibia, Professor Kenneth Matengu, has said the extended rice production area is expected to yield 19 tonnes of rice. This expansion of the planting area is thanks to a sponsorship from Debmarine and the enduring partnership with the government of Japan.

Leader of the Popular Democratic Movement, McHenry Venaani, posed genocide-related questions to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah during her State of the Nation Address.

The company Suncrest Farming Solutions has called on crop-producing communities in the Epukiro Constituency of the Omaheke Region to prioritize horticulture and fodder production after the area recorded good rainfall.

The Kavango West Regional Council is committed to supporting its community members through various initiatives.

Recently, the Council provided assistance to the Greater Hill vegetable gardening project in Namutuntu village in the Mpungu Constituency, which is managed by two young men.