Lack of combine harvester delays Vhungu Vhungu harvesting process: Smith

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2024-11-17

RUNDU, 14 November 2024 - Vhungu Vhungu Green Scheme Manager Floris Smith briefing President Nangolo Mbumba on the operations of the farm. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

RUNDU, 17 NOV (NAMPA) - Vhungu Vhungu Green Scheme Manager, Floris Smith, has bemoaned the fact that the farm does not have its own combine harvester, even though their wheat is ready for harvesting.
Smith raised this issue, along with others, during a visit by President Nangolo Mbumba to all green schemes from 14 to 17 November 2024.
"This delays the harvesting process, which can affect the quality of the crop," Smith informed the President, who...

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