The company Suncrest Farming Solutions has called on crop-producing communities in the Epukiro Constituency of the Omaheke Region to prioritize horticulture and fodder production after the area recorded good rainfall. Speaking at a Farmers Information Day held at Epukiro Pos 3, company director Sydney Maphosa stressed it was high time that local farmers developed themselves […]

The hopes of many crop farmers in the Ohangwena region for a successful harvest have been dashed due to floods from Angola that have partially submerged their mahangu fields. Subsistence farmers interviewed by nbc News expressed optimism earlier this season, noting that the rain seemed promising and they anticipated a bountiful harvest. However, with significant […]

The Ndonga Linena Green Scheme has become the first farm to harvest maize for the 2025 cropping season.  This milestone follows the government’s decision to transition management of Green Schemes away from AgriBusDev, which has unlocked funding to revitalize four major Green Schemes: Ndonga Linena, Sikondo, Etunda, and Uvhungu-Vungu, bringing them to full production. Currently, […]

With winter just around the corner, green schemes such as Sikondo in Kavango West are preparing to plant their winter crop starting this week. Acting farm manager Maxwell Nghidinua says the seeds are ready, and 14 hectares are set aside to plant potatoes. This is the mondial potato, grown at the Sikondo Green Scheme. Originating […]

The Keetmanshoop Municipality has acquired and commissioned new earthmoving equipment valued at nearly N$6 million. At the unveiling of the new yellow fleet, Mayor Annelize Knaus noted that the journey to acquire this equipment faced several challenges. “The procurement of heavy equipment requires careful financial planning, resource allocation, and overcoming bureaucratic hurdles. At times, budget […]

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 […]