Farmers face production challenges: Muremi

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2024-11-07

WINDHOEK - Namibia National Farmers Union (NNFU) president Adolf Muremi speaking at the National Agriculture Investment Plan (NAIP) on Wednesday. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 07 NOV (NAMPA) – Namibia National Farmers Union (NNFU) president Adolf Muremi has said farmers cannot achieve production efficiency due to production, distribution, access and climate change challenges.
Speaking at the launch of the Strategy for the Transformation of the Agriculture Sector (STAS) here on Wednesday, Muremi said the challenges include bush encroachment which reduces grazing capacity, and limited underground water.
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