Sikondo Green Scheme gears up for winter planting in Kavango West

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With winter just around the corner, green schemes such as Sikondo in Kavango West are preparing to plant their winter crop starting this week.

Acting farm manager Maxwell Nghidinua says the seeds are ready, and 14 hectares are set aside to plant potatoes.

Keetmanshoop Municipality commissions N$6 million earthmoving equipment

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The Keetmanshoop Municipality has acquired and commissioned new earthmoving equipment valued at nearly N$6 million.

At the unveiling of the new yellow fleet, Mayor Annelize Knaus noted that the journey to acquire this equipment faced several challenges.

Farmer urges women to teach children the importance of growing food

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A resident and farmer from Kaakuwa Village in the Kavango West Region is encouraging local women to teach their children about the importance of growing their own food. 

Christine Haironga has been growing her food for close to five years now, after being inspired by a female colleague. 

Govt increases compensation for wildlife-related cattle losses

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In a move to support farmers affected by human-wildlife conflict, the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has announced an increase in the offset payment for cattle losses under the Human-Wildlife Conflict Self-Reliance Scheme.

President lauds Seed Development Project

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President Nangolo Mbumba has applauded the seed development project, spearheaded by the Indonesian Embassy in collaboration with institutions of higher learning in both countries.

Nopal launches cactus project for carbon capture

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Nopal Renewable Energy Corporation held a groundbreaking ceremony at Farm Namseb near Maltahohe, where 500 hectares of nopal cactus will be cultivated for carbon capture and renewable energy generation.