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. […]
The Siya Reforestation Pilot Project is in full swing at Siya Village in Kavango West, where a 32-hectare plot is being used to combat land degradation through large-scale tree planting. Locals, officials from the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, and representatives from Lignaverda, a Belgian NGO, gathered in Siya to take part in the […]
The government has restricted the movement of cattle in Omaheke’s Rietfontein area following an outbreak of lumpy skin disease. This was confirmed by a state veterinarian, Dr. Seuakouje Veii, in an interview with the nbc News team. Dr. Veii said this was a precautionary measure done in accordance with the Animal Health Act No. 1 […]
Omaheke Regional Council has resolved to support the development of irrigation systems in the Aminuis and Okorukambe constituencies to assist in food security efforts and improve drought resilience in the region. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Omaheke Regional Council for 2025, the chairperson of the regional council, Ignatius Kariseb, stressed that there is […]
Erongo Governor Neville Andre says the region continues to suffer from one of the most devastating droughts in recent years. Addressing the Ministry of Agriculture’s performance workshop in Swakopmund, André specifically referred to areas in Otjombingwe District of Karibib Constituency and the Daures Constituency that have experienced drought for the past eight years. Andre emphasised […]
The Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform has emphasized the importance of a strategic approach to agriculture, water management, and land reform in Namibia, highlighting their interconnectedness as pillars of the nation’s development. Carl Schlettwein added that agriculture, in particular, is perceived not only as vital for food security but also as an anchor […]
