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.

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. 

The Orutumbo Farmers Association has successfully held an agricultural show aimed at creating a link between farmers and various stakeholders at Okotjituuo Village in the Okakarara Constituency.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Friday questioned Acting Executive Director in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Ben Haraseb, about a consultancy firm allegedly paid N$4 million to assist in integrating former Agribusdev staff into the ministry.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said she will do everything in her power to ensure that the difficulties experienced by green schemes are addressed. 

The President is on a mission to make sure that the country feeds itself and is asking for everyone to play their part. 

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says she is satisfied with the progress made by some green schemes in the Kavango East Region.

The President visited Shadikongoro and Ndonga Linena on Thursday and said she noticed significant improvement in their operations.

Community gardener and resident of Swakopmund's DRC informal settlement, Reinhard Gariseb, is urging the government to support backyard garden initiatives. 

Gariseb said training unemployed and interested young people in gardening can help with food security and address joblessness. 

The Chairperson of the San Community Garden Project at Maranata Plot in the Epukiro Constituency, Paul Chapman, is pleading for water provision to help the garden achieve its desired result. 

Chapman said the borehole will help the community improve their yields and, eventually, their livelihoods. 

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has questioned the Ministry of Agriculture’s decision to retain management of the Kalimbeza National Rice Project, instead of transferring it to the University of Namibia (UNAM) as she previously recommended.

A resettled commercial farmer at Okorukambe in the Omaheke Region, Agnes Tjiramba, has urged fellow farmers to come up with ways to address developmental challenges.

Retired nurse Tjiramba said agriculture has the potential to solve many socio-economic challenges.