The Acting Executive Director of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Petrus-Canisius Nangolo, has reminded farmers that the ministry has rolled out several support measures in the Omusati Region ahead of the rainy season.
A farmer at Camp 3 in Otjiwarongo has raised concerns over inadequate water supply and the lack of fencing hindering farming activities, as the number of people and livestock in the area continues to grow.
Camp 3 is a municipal plot with about 20 households, initially intended for crop farming.
The Chairperson of the Okatumba Agricultural Shows Society, Kamakotje Marenga, has hailed communal farmers for keeping quality livestock and the dedication shown towards the agricultural sector.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform will spend about N$8 million to service and repair its tractor fleet.
The Onaihomo Irrigation project in the Oshana region continues to yield positive results for its beneficiaries.
The project received agricultural implements and equipment from the Office of the Oshana Governor.
Namibia continues to strengthen its drive towards food security, with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform supporting farmers through various interventions.
The Environmental Investment Fund (EIF) has donated livestock feed to farmers in the Zambezi Region.
The N$500,000 worth of animal feed will support livestock farmers who were previously affected by floods, which led to the loss of animals in the floodplain constituencies of the region.
Zambia’s Food Reserve Agency has announced a historic maize bumper harvest of 5.1 million metric tonnes from the current farming season.
The residents of Keetmanshoop have welcomed the cold and rainy weather conditions experienced at the southern town, appreciating the much-needed rain as a blessing.
Reporter Luqman Cloete took to the streets to hear from the residents how they experienced the cold weather.
Over the past few days, the Kharas and Hardap regions have experienced heavy rain and hailstorms. To gain insight into how this weather has affected local farmers, NBC News spoke to local farmer Jacob Kruger, who said that his livestock were not harmed despite the harsh weather conditions.
