Irrigation project launched in Kavango

RUNDU – Agriculture, Water and Forestry Minister Dr Nickey Iyambo on Thursday launched the Mashare Irrigation Centre in the Kavango Region.

The centre, located about 50 kilometres east of Rundu, will be a training centre to enhance Government’s Green Scheme Project to achieve self-sufficiency in food production by the year 2030. The centre will provide assistance to small-scale farmers in various farming methods.In his inaugural remarks, Dr Iyambo described the project as a milestone of Government’s efforts in ensuring food security in the region and the country as whole.”Today, small-scale farmers will be resettled and they will receive training and assistance in various projects,” he said.He reiterated the need for skilled farmers through continuous training in small-scale farming in the region.Currently, Government’s irrigation projects in the region are Vungu-Vungu, Mashare, Musese, and Shadikongoro.The centre will provide assistance to around 120 small-scale farmers.NampaThe centre will provide assistance to small-scale farmers in various farming methods.In his inaugural remarks, Dr Iyambo described the project as a milestone of Government’s efforts in ensuring food security in the region and the country as whole.”Today, small-scale farmers will be resettled and they will receive training and assistance in various projects,” he said.He reiterated the need for skilled farmers through continuous training in small-scale farming in the region.Currently, Government’s irrigation projects in the region are Vungu-Vungu, Mashare, Musese, and Shadikongoro.The centre will provide assistance to around 120 small-scale farmers.Nampa