The United Nations Development Programme, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, has concluded the implementation of a Japan-funded project.

The 1.55-hectare dagga plantation that was discovered on a private farm at Hochfeld last month has not been destroyed yet.

Otjozondjupa Police Commander Philip Hidengwa says they are still working out modalities to that effect with the Ministry of Agriculture.

The Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Land Reform, Ruth Masake, visited the Kalimbeza Rice Farm Project in the Zambezi Region for a familiarisation tour.

Farm Manager Patrick Kompeli briefed the Deputy Minister on developments at the farm.

Harvest at the Shadikongoro Green Scheme in the Kavango East Region has been delayed for a month due to a lack of equipment.

The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform, Inge Zaamwani, acknowledged the government's progress in addressing water challenges but emphasised that urgent needs remain, particularly in rural areas.

The government has allocated N$2.56 billion to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform for the 2025/2026 financial year.

The Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Ruth Masake, commended the organisers of the 18th Lüderitz Crayfish Festival for a well-organised festival.

Masake, together with her delegation, toured corporate and SME stalls at the Lüderitz Waterfront.

The Namibian government has announced the expansion of communal land in three regions to address grazing pressure and support livelihoods.

Cabinet has directed the Cabinet Committee on Legislation to expedite the finalization of the Namibia Investment Promotion Bill, the Data Protection Bill, and the Special Economic Zone Bill.

This follows the Cabinet's recognition of bottlenecks to investment due to policy, process, and project issues.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform is dedicated to enhancing food security and fostering a sustainable environment by providing horticulture and agricultural conservation training to farmers in the ||Kharas Region.