Youth-led agricultural projects have the potential to strengthen Namibia's food self-sufficiency while creating economic opportunities for young people in rural communities.

The Kavango West Region is stepping up efforts to become one of Namibia's key food-producing regions.

During her State of Region Address, Governor Verna Sinimbo said residents should see tangible progress, not just promises.

The Sikondo Green Scheme in the Kavango West Region is in the final stages of preparations for its winter potato harvest.

Acting Farm Manager Maxwell Nghidinwa says, for the first time, Sikondo will be harvesting 20 hectares of potatoes, starting in June. 

The Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia engaged stakeholders in an effort to support and strengthen food security.

The initiative will link food banks with existing programmes such as backyard gardens and the Total Control of the Epidemic project.

The farming communities at Erindirozombaka in the Otjombinde Constituency have prioritised crop production to address food shortages at the household level.

This is after the community drilled boreholes with the assistance from the government.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform has encouraged local communities to actively inspect their fields for signs of infestation by using traditional methods of pest control.

This is after the Zambezi Region experienced an armyworm outbreak, destroying their maize fields.

The Deputy Prime Minister John Mutorwa has advocated for the extension of the state of emergency as the country faces yet another severe drought, significantly impacting food security and water resources.