HARDAP GREEN SCHEME PRODUCES 1,040 TONNES OF MAIZE

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The Hardap Green Scheme under the Ministry of Agriculture has produced 1,040 tonnes of maize, generating N$1.5 million.

Governor Riaan McNab also pointed out other achievements during the past year.

KAITE BOOSTS KEETMANSHOOP ECONOMIC GROWTH

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The Keetmanshoop Agriculture, Industrial and Tourism Expo (KAITE) significantly contributed to the economic growth of Keetmanshoop and the region's development for over seven decades. 

BOTSWANA EASES FMD CONTROLS

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Botswana's livestock industry has received a significant boost, and its Ministry of Lands and Agriculture has relaxed the Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) controls. 

In Botswana, the beef industry is a cornerstone of the national economy and a vital source for foreign currency.

ORUHARUI AGRICULTURAL EVENT RECORDS STRONG TURNOUT

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The Executive Director of the annual Oruharui agricultural event at Otjituuo in the Otjozondjupa Region, Florence Ndinda, has expressed satisfaction with the turnout at this year's function.

PRESIDENT COMMENDS KAVANGO EAST GREEN SCHEMES

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says she is satisfied with the progress made by the green schemes in Kavango East since her visit to the region in 2025. 

The president was on a two-day visit to various government-owned farms in Kavango East, which concluded on Tuesday. 

PRESIDENT PRAISES SIKONDO GREEN SCHEME

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah expressed her satisfaction with the production activities of the Sikondo Green Scheme in the Kavango West Region.

Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah assesses the scheme's operations and impact on food security.

SADC URGED TO HARMONISE FERTILISER RULES

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The harmonization of the fertilizer regulatory framework across the SADC region can no longer be delayed.

This was said by South Africa's Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen during the Joint Committee meeting of SADC Ministers of Agriculture and Food Security, Fisheries and Aquaculture. 

NANDI-NDAITWAH INSPECTS EKOKA PROJECT

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah assessed the progress at the Ekoka Brown Field Green scheme project in the Ohangwena Region.

The Ekoka Green scheme project seeks to develop a sustainable, irrigation-based farming initiative focused on maize and vegetable production.

PRESIDENT NANDI-NDAITWAH VISITS ETUNDA GREEN SCHEME

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has visited the Etunda Green Scheme project in the Omusati Region today as part of her regional agricultural tour.

On Friday Dr Nandi-Ndaitwah assessed the banana and grape plantations, production sites and a feedlot construction site.

MAFWLR ISSUES LOCUST SWARM ALERT IN HARDAP REGION

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The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform (MAFWLR) has issued a state of alert over an invasion of locust swarms in some parts of the Hardap Region.