The National Assembly is working to find solutions to the growing seal population, which threatens the country’s fish stock. In 2023, Member of Parliament Mike Kavekotora tabled a motion calling for action. This motion was later referred to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources for further discussion. During its consultations, the committee held a […]
A resident and farmer from Kaakuwa Village in the Kavango West Region is encouraging local women to teach their children about the importance of growing their own food. Christine Haironga has been growing her food for close to five years now, after being inspired by a female colleague. She started growing her own food during […]
To acknowledge the contributions of women in agriculture, various women farmers from the Kavango West Region gathered in Nkurenkuru in celebration of International Women’s Day. The event was organised by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture. The event brought together various female farmers from the […]
In a move to support farmers affected by human-wildlife conflict, the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has announced an increase in the offset payment for cattle losses under the Human-Wildlife Conflict Self-Reliance Scheme. The compensation will rise from N$5,000 to N$8,000 effective from the first of next month. Making the announcement in the National […]
Titus Sitentu, the Operational Manager for the Rundu Fresh Produce Business Hub at the Agro Marketing and Trade Agency (AMTA), asserts that access to markets for farmers in the Zambezi Region is not a concern, as AMTA actively finds markets for them. Sitentu explains that AMTA, through the Rundu hub, has established contractual agreements with […]
The Orange River Irrigation Project (ORIP) at Aussenkehr is expected to harvest 200 metric tonnes of dates this season. ORIP farm manager Paulus Mungoba spoke to nbc News about the development. The project cultivates Medjool and Kwadrawi dates on 29 hectares of land, and the harvesting of dates is set for the end of April. […]
President Nangolo Mbumba has applauded the seed development project, spearheaded by the Indonesian Embassy in collaboration with institutions of higher learning in both countries. Indonesia’s Ambassador, Wisnu Edi Pratignyo, outlined the intended objectives of the seed development project to President Mbumba during a farewell courtesy call at State House. The seed development project was introduced […]
Nopal Renewable Energy Corporation held a groundbreaking ceremony at Farm Namseb near Maltahohe, where 500 hectares of nopal cactus will be cultivated for carbon capture and renewable energy generation. By 2027, the carbon farming project aims to cultivate 5,000 hectares of nopal cactus, with the total reaching 17,500 hectares by 2028. The Nopal Renewable Energy […]
The Directorate of Veterinary Services has placed strict control measures in response to the outbreak of the lumpy skin disease (LSD) in the Otjinene constituency and Gam area of the Otjozondjupa Region. According to the state veterinarian, Dr. Seuakouje Veii, all villages in the Otjinene, Omaheke, and Gam areas in the Otjozondjupa Region have now […]
The government, through the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, plans to acquire two additional commercial farms in the Aminuis Constituency of the Omaheke Region. This decision comes in response to unfavorable weather conditions and an increasing number of livestock in the area. Minister Carl Schlettwein disclosed this information during his visit to the Aminuis Constituency. […]
