The new leadership of the Otjinene Farmers Association plans to open a local office, update its constitution, and collaborate with traditional leaders to improve communication with farmers.

Youth-led agricultural projects have the potential to strengthen Namibia's food self-sufficiency while creating economic opportunities for young people in rural communities.

One of Namibia's biggest agricultural platforms, the Grootfontein Show, has continued without its traditional livestock exhibitions and auctions following the outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease.

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare commended the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) for continuing to make a significant contribution to national priorities through its investment activities.

The government has intensified efforts to contain the Foot-and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak by setting up roadblocks in the Karasburg district to restrict movement of cloven-hoofed animals and raw animal products.

Seventeen cattle have tested positive for Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) out of 199 samples collected as part of intensified surveillance following the detection of the disease in the Karasburg State Veterinary District.

The confirmation of Foot and Mouth Disease in the FMD-free zone comes just days before the Windhoek Industrial and Agricultural Show gets underway.

Meatco has suspended beef exports following the outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and restrictions and control measures introduced by the government.

The Uukolonkadhi Traditional Authority has initiated a project to make cut lines in farming areas to break veld fires when they occur.
The project aims to protect grazing areas and homesteads from veld fire outbreaks.

The Frans Indongo Group has donated a tractor worth N$800,000 to the Ukwangali Traditional Authority.

The tractor will be used to assist the community in agricultural production and strengthening food security.