Residents of Omutsegwonime village in the Oshikoto Region fear that the repeat of past years of drought will manifest again this year.

Though many ploughed well on time, crops have started to wilt because of a lack of rain.

Crop farmers in the Omaheke Region in all seven constituencies have received 25 new ploughing tractors to improve the region's planting and harvesting capacity.

Crop farmers are making sure they keep themselves up-to-date with information to enhance the agricultural industry, considered key to food security.

A group of commercial and communal farmers met at Farm Okounduve in the Okorukambe Constituency of the Omaheke Region, over the weekend.

Prime Minister Saara-Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has encouraged crop farmers to diversify food production to enhance the resilience of the country's food systems.

The Premier urged for the diversification of food products following her visit to the Harambee Irrigation Project near Mariental in Hardap Region.