NNFU President urges treating agriculture as economic pillar

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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. 

Farmers urged to boost productivity for food security

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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.

Potato harvest underway at Sikondo Green Scheme

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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. 

Farmers urged to adapt practices to tackle climate change

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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. 

Drought in Zambezi Region fuels human-wildlife conflict

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The persistent drought in the Zambezi Region is increasing the human-wildlife conflict. 

The past weekend saw wildebeests damaging farmers' crops who are practising wetland cultivation at Malindi Village in Kabbe North Constituency.