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 National Council Standing Committee on Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources has called for the review of the disaster risk management policy to address bottlenecks that prevent the timely implementation of disaster relief programmes.
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.
The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Inge Zaamwani has urged Aminuis farmers to embrace innovation, resilience, and continuous improvement to advance the local farming sector.
Namibia's economy is expected to grow by 2.1% this year before strengthening to 2.8% in 2027.
The Bank of Namibia says the recovery will be supported by improved agricultural output, strong uranium mining and continued growth in wholesale and retail trade and construction.
Finance Minister Erica Shafudah has described the University of Namibia (UNAM)'s Veterinary Academic Hospital as a national asset critical to economic development, public health, and scientific innovation.
Beneficiaries at the Neu Sommerau Resettlement Farm on the outskirts of Kombat in the Otavi Constituency are celebrating a successful maize harvest of about 120 tonnes, despite operating under difficult conditions.
