Visiting Mashonaland West Provincial Affairs Minister, Mary Mliswa-Chikoka, has called for support to the Uvhungu Vhungu demonstration field to produce the desired results.
Outdated equipment, facilities, and tractors that have been broken for about six years now are said to be hampering operations at the Etunda Green Scheme Irrigation Project in the Omusati Region.
The restrictions on the movement of livestock in six northern regions have been lifted.
The restrictions were imposed following an outbreak of the contagious lung sickness called bovine pleuro-pneumonia in February.
Agriculture, Water and Land Reform Minister, Calle Schlettwein, says concerted efforts are needed to realign the Namibia Agricultural Policies to speak to value-added chains.
Schlettwein made these remarks after touring the Otavi Grain Silo and factory at Otavi in the Otjozondjupa Region.
Ethiopia has commended Namibia for being one of the most experienced African countries in sanitary practices, especially with respect to the requirements of international trade.
This was said by a high-level delegation on agriculture from Ethiopia, who are in Windhoek on a benchmarking visit to Namibia.
The Chairman of the Zimbabwe Association of Dairy Farmers, Piter Musariri, said the African Continental Free Trade Area has presented an opportunity for African countries to increase production and do business with one another.
A delegation led by Omaheke Governor Pijoo Nganate is in Zimbabwe on a benchmarking mission.
The delegation, among others, is hoping to gain some insight into how that country is dealing with unemployment through innovative technologies.
The Environment, Forestry and Tourism Minister, Pohamba Shifeta, officially handed over the Okongo Forestry Horticultural Project to the community titled "hydroponic farming systems".
Food security is possible in Namibia through local production, as long as farmers are offered the necessary financial and technical support.
This was the core message echoed during the World Food Day commemoration held at Uukwiyu wuushona village in the Oshana Region.
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism donated 4000 seedlings to public institutions, schools and local authorities across Namibia in celebration of Abor Day this year.
