Founder of Orevia Green Farm at Aminus, Kakunandunda Katuuo has emphasised that it is high time that young people take space in the agricultural sector, given its potential to create jobs and improve livelihoods.
The Hardap Region has become the first beneficiary of a new Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and Government of Japan-funded initiative aimed at strengthening the resilience of farming communities affected by drought.
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states have reaffirmed their commitment towards creating a harmonised regulatory framework aimed at dealing with malnutrition in the region.
The Hardap Green Scheme under the Ministry of Agriculture has produced 1,040 tonnes of maize, generating N$1.5 million.
Governor Riaan McNab also pointed out other achievements during the past year.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says she is satisfied with the progress made by the green schemes in Kavango East since her visit to the region in 2025.
The president was on a two-day visit to various government-owned farms in Kavango East, which concluded on Tuesday.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah expressed her satisfaction with the production activities of the Sikondo Green Scheme in the Kavango West Region.
Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah assesses the scheme's operations and impact on food security.
The harmonization of the fertilizer regulatory framework across the SADC region can no longer be delayed.
This was said by South Africa's Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen during the Joint Committee meeting of SADC Ministers of Agriculture and Food Security, Fisheries and Aquaculture.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah assessed the progress at the Ekoka Brown Field Green scheme project in the Ohangwena Region.
The Ekoka Green scheme project seeks to develop a sustainable, irrigation-based farming initiative focused on maize and vegetable production.
Epukiro Constituency Councillor Pineal Pakarae has expressed admiration for the Otjimati farming communities for working toward addressing food security at household levels despite the enormous challenges they face.
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare is pleased with the progress made by the community garden project in Otjombinde, which aims to assist with food security for local soup kitchens and create jobs for many unemployed young people.
