Amutse urges Naute Irrigation Farm to boost GDP profitability

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The Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Modestus Amutse, has reminded Naute Irrigation Farm management to run the operation profitably and make a meaningful contribution to the country’s GDP. 

He made the call during his visit to the farm as part of his familiarisation visit to ||Kharas Region. 

Solar theft halts Kavango West gardening project

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A once-thriving vegetable gardening project in the Kavango West Region has ground to a halt after its solar-powered water system was repeatedly stolen, transforming productive farmland into grazing land.

Ministry defends science-based 2026 horse mackerel quota

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The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has clarified that the 2026 Total Allowable Catch for horse mackerel was determined through a statutory, consultative and science-based process. 

The ministry's explanation follows claims of secretive quota cuts.

Drought and feed shortages hinder aquaculture sector

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Drought conditions and the absence of locally produced fish feed continue to hamper the aquaculture sector.
 
A fish farmer in the Musanga area of the Zambezi Region is appealing to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform to reinstate the procurement of fish feed.