The residents of !Kosis settlement in the ||Kharas Region have embraced backyard gardening, turning every space in their yards into green spots. What sets apart this tiny settlement is the flourishing backyard gardens found at nearly every house, demonstrating an atmosphere of greenery and self-sustenance. When visiting this settlement, green spaces filled with small-scale crop […]
The challenges of food insecurity and limited economic opportunities have prompted some residents of Kalkrand to explore their own sustainable solutions that can both nourish and empower them. One such initiative gaining momentum is backyard gardening, an innovative approach to bolstering local food security while providing a source of income for households. After struggling for […]
With rain showers having been received in most parts of Namibia, the ploughing season has also begun. It is against this background that Eenhana Constituency Councillor in Ohangwena Olivia Hanghuwo is appealing to the Ministry of Agriculture to distribute more seeds. Hanghuwo said subsistence farmers are without seeds due to the drought and poor harvest […]
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. Henock said it is high time for agriculturalists to use more drought-resistant crops. Farmers also need to […]
The manager at Musese Green Scheme in the Kavango West Region says ongoing power cuts, high demand charges, and exorbitant import fees are hampering significant progress at the irrigation project. Winni Metzger briefed President Nangolo Mbumba during a presentation on the successes and challenges of the project during the president’s visit to the irrigation project […]
The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform is dedicated to enhancing food security and fostering a sustainable environment by providing horticulture and agricultural conservation training to farmers in the ||Kharas Region. Currently, forty-seven participants are taking part in the training, which is organized by the Ministries of Agriculture and Youth. The training also includes […]
President Nangolo Mbumba is on a three-day visit to the Kavango Regions, visiting green scheme projects to assess their productivity. The President’s first stop was the Sikondo green scheme, situated in Kavango West. The tour involved a presentation on the successes and challenges of the project as well as solutions on how government can meet […]
The Okakarara Farmers Association (OKAFA) has placed six mini hammermills at the disposal of farmers in villages in the Okakarara Constituency. The aim is to help farmers produce livestock fodder. Livestock farming, which includes cattle, goats, and sheep, constitutes the main source of income for most homesteads in the Okakarara Constituency. Persistent drought has negatively […]
President Nangolo Mbumba is on a three-day visit to the Kavango regions visiting green scheme projects to assess their productivity. The President’s first stop was the Sikondo Green Scheme, situated in Kavango West Region. The tour involved a presentation on the successes and challenges of the project as well as solutions on how government can […]
Namibian forests are increasingly under threat from various human activities. Chief Forester for the Kavango regions, Jonas Mwiikinghi, emphasised that the only way to restore what has been lost is for Namibians to actively engage in planting more trees. The Directorate of Forestry practices and promotes the sustainable and participatory management of forest and botanical […]
