The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) and the University of Namibia (UNAM) renewed their strategic partnership aimed at enhancing food security and advancing research, innovation and capacity building in the country’s agriculture sector.
Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says agriculture in Africa is expected to meet the dual objectives of providing food and helping people escape poverty.
Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah further says that the agriculture sector can produce Africa's next billionaires.
The development of Namibia is deeply rooted in the agricultural sector.
90% of land is suitable for livestock farming and a large proportion of the country's rural population depends on this activity for food security.
Namibia needs to raise public awareness of statistics in the agricultural sector, as they are useful for planning, monitoring, and evaluation purposes.
These were the sentiments shared by various speakers at the commemoration of African Statistics Day.
African governments have been urged to invest more in local farming communities in order to improve the agriculture sector.
