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.
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.
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.
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.
Erongo Governor Neville Andre says the region continues to suffer from one of the most devastating droughts in recent years.
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.
Epukiro communal farmers from the Motsweding settlement in the Omaheke Region are caught up in a battle against persistent drought, which has fuelled the high costs of animal feed.
With limited rainfall and feed prices skyrocketing, these farmers are struggling to sustain their livestock.
Following a recent outbreak of lumpy skin disease in the Otjombinde Constituency, the State Veterinary Office has launched a two-week vaccination campaign that started last week.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform (MAWLR) has announced an immediate ban on the importation and transit of maize and palm products from South Africa’s Free State, North-East, and Mpumalanga provinces.
The Cunene Province delegation, along with their governor, Gerdina Didalelwa, visited small-scale farms with the |Khomas Regional Council as part of their week-long programme.
After the visit, the two regions are expected to sign a twinning agreement that will enable them to cooperate in various sectors.
