The University of Namibia’s Ogongo Campus short courses on vegetable production, which are open to enrolment without strict requirements, have satisfied President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. The Head of State made these remarks when she visited the campus to assess the current state of agriculture courses at the institution and explore opportunities for value addition in the […]
A group of farmers gathered at Farm Ninette in the Omaheke Region over the weekend to discuss the importance of pig farming, effective management, and potential markets. Verinao Tjijombo has been farming with pigs for almost a year and owns over 100 of them. The farmer explained that it has, however, been challenging. “Honestly, we […]
The Orutumbo Farmers Association has successfully held an agricultural show aimed at creating a link between farmers and various stakeholders at Okotjituuo Village in the Okakarara Constituency. Speaking at the event, its board member, Jackson Kazetjikuria, said the revival of the Orutumbo agricultural show, which had been dormant for 15 years, will help push for […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Friday questioned Acting Executive Director in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Ben Haraseb, about a consultancy firm allegedly paid N$4 million to assist in integrating former Agribusdev staff into the ministry. Nandi-Ndaitwah raised the matter during her familiarisation visit to the Sikondo Green Scheme in the Kavango […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said she will do everything in her power to ensure that the difficulties experienced by green schemes are addressed. The President is on a mission to make sure that the country feeds itself and is asking for everyone to play their part. During her visit to the various green schemes in the […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says she is satisfied with the progress made by some green schemes in the Kavango East Region. The President visited Shadikongoro and Ndonga Linena on Thursday and said she noticed significant improvement in their operations. The Head of State visited Shadikongoro and Ndonga Linena in March last year and says it was […]
Community gardener and resident of Swakopmund’s DRC informal settlement, Reinhard Gariseb, is urging the government to support backyard garden initiatives. Gariseb said training unemployed and interested young people in gardening can help with food security and address joblessness. Gariseb started his gardening project during the COVID-19 pandemic to equip young people with practical skills on […]
The Chairperson of the San Community Garden Project at Maranata Plot in the Epukiro Constituency, Paul Chapman, is pleading for water provision to help the garden achieve its desired result. Chapman said the borehole will help the community improve their yields and, eventually, their livelihoods. The community has taken it upon itself to set up […]
A resettled commercial farmer at Okorukambe in the Omaheke Region, Agnes Tjiramba, has urged fellow farmers to come up with ways to address developmental challenges. Retired nurse Tjiramba said agriculture has the potential to solve many socio-economic challenges. She has been a full-time farmer for the past five years and said the challenges of water […]
The Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia engaged stakeholders in an effort to support and strengthen food security. The initiative will link food banks with existing programmes such as backyard gardens and the Total Control of the Epidemic project. Other partners are the Shack Dwellers Federation, the !Hoachanas Project, DAPP Namibia, Val en Opstaan, […]
