Following several days of consistent rainfall, Oshikoto Governor Sacky Kathindi has urged all farmers in the region to promptly prepare their fields and to plant sufficient crops to ensure family food security and potential surplus.
The state-owned Orange River Irrigation Project, located along the banks of the Orange River in Aussenkehr’s Grape Valley farms, reported that its vegetable yield for the current season looks promising.
Residents of Oerwoud Resettlement Farm in Guinas Constituency, Oshikoto Region, are grateful for the education centre and the health outreach point set up there, but they continue to be challenged by a lack of water, electricity, and land for farming.
Kunene Governor Vipuakuje Muharukua has announced the establishment of multi-million-dollar Kunene Capital Agri Hubs aimed at helping farmers access markets, improve production, and create jobs.
The President of the Namibia National Farmers' Union wants agriculture to be treated as a strategic pillar for economic development, rather than as a social welfare project.
Adolf Muremi was speaking at the Agri Outlook Conference, which is underway in Windhoek.
Farming communities in the Omaheke Region have shared their concerns with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, pointing to the conditions they believe are holding the sector back.
The Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Ruth Masake has reminded farming communities about the importance of strengthening agricultural productivity to enhance food security, create jobs and build resilient communities.
It is potato harvesting season at Sikondo Green Scheme in Kavango West, and the acting farm manager said they are expecting a large harvest. Let's have a look.
The Governor of Omaheke has urged farmers in the region to take advantage of the good rains and increase their crop production for future use.
The farming community is encouraged to transform farming practices to mitigate the impact of climate change.
This call was made by the Marketing and Communication Officer at Agri-Transform, Ismael Henock, while speaking at the Farmers Information Day at Gobabis.
