Venaani questions N$20 million Dairy Farm Project

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Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) Leader McHenry Venaani, in the National Assembly, has questioned what had happened with the N$20 million dairy farm initiative that was to be carried out at Uvungu Vungu and which has not been spoken about for the past 16 years.

Zambezi farmers welcome Agribank Loan Scheme

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Grain farmers in the Zambezi Region have welcomed the Agribank Agronomy Loan Scheme.

Maize farmers are hopeful the new agronomy loan schemes will change the current challenges they face.

Sikondo Green Scheme trials new potato variety in Kavango West

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The Sikondo Green Scheme in the Kavango West Region is experimenting with a new potato variety called Valor. It's the first time the scheme is trying out a different potato, and the acting farm manager said they can't wait until the spuds reach maturity. 

Daures village breaks ground for low-carbon fertiliser plant

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The Dâures Green Hydrogen Village in the Erongo Region is constructing an ammonium sulphate plant, which will produce fertiliser for the local and international markets.

The Dâures Green Hydrogen Village is located about 90 kilometres from Uis.

Venaani: Farmers face delays in accessing land

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The president of the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM), McHenry Venaani, said farmers who want to buy land through Agribank are finding it difficult to access land, taking them up to six months.

He explained that this is because people selling land are only willing to do so through commercial banks.

LLPB urges action to protect FMD-Free Zone

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The Livestock and Livestock Products Board is urging livestock producers and stakeholders to take proactive measures to protect the foot and mouth disease-free zone. 

Kavango West farmer expands gardening project to boost food production

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A farmer based in the Kavango West Region is expanding his gardening project to boost food production and create jobs in the community.

Among the projects supported by the Kavango West Regional Council is Nanzamba Mixed Farming at Singuruve village in the Ncuncuni Constituency. 

KAITE Expo raises over N$300,000 at Fundraising Gala

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The Keetmanshoop Agricultural Industrial and Tourism Expo (KAITE) held a fundraising gala dinner where it raised more than N$300,000 for this year's event, scheduled to take place at the end of next month.

Nandi-Ndaitwah lauds UNAM veg production courses

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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.

Omaheke Farmers discuss pig farming and market opportunities

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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.