Lack of combine harvester delays Vhungu Vhungu harvesting process: Smith

NAMPA

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...

Restricted content

Agriculture harvesting Drought Mbumba irrigation Rundu

Business

Egypt and Namibia seek to deepen trade and economic cooperation

2026-01-20 15:42:19

MTC Branding and Marketing Indaba introduces 18 categories for second edition

2026-01-20 15:25:33

Swakopmund Municipality awarded A-grade employment equity compliance certificate

2026-01-20 13:25:45

Kunene SMEs encouraged to open shops in rural areas

2026-01-19 16:38:26

Opuwo slaughterhouses and Farm Omutambomawe receive facelift

2026-01-19 14:39:13

FNB scoops second consecutive top employer award

2026-01-15 15:02:07

Namfisa warns against unregistered microlenders

2026-01-14 18:03:25

Government and NamPost act to fix grant payment issues

2026-01-14 16:51:20

Ministry clarifies 2026 Horse Mackerel Total Allowable Catch

2026-01-13 14:28:44

Ashipala-Musavyi embarks on official visit to Russia

2026-01-13 10:50:11

Stakeholder collaboration crucial for mining sector success: Amutse

2026-01-12 10:33:42

Latest NAMPA photos

OMUTHIYA, 21 January 2026 - Several stakeholders during the meeting on polio vaccination campaign preparedness on Wednesday. (Photo by: Max Henrich) NAMPA

NAMPA

ONAMBUTO, 20 January 2026 - Oshikoto Governor Sacky Kathindi paying tribute to late war veteran Matias Kanana Hishoono. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 21 January 2026 - Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 21 January 2026 - Fishrot suspects in the dock at the Windhoek High Court. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

NAMPA

GOCHAS, 20 January 2026 - Minister of Education, Sanet Steenkamp, officially opened the Namaqua Kalahari Children’s Hope Hostel at Gochas on Tuesday. The hostel was donated by the Spanish-based ‘Foundawtion’ organisation. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

OPUWO, 20 January 2026 - Robber Chanties FC players. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

BUKALO, 19 January 2026 - Works and Transport Minister, Veikko Nekundi on Monday visited the Bukalo-Muyako road to inspect progress on the site. (Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

NAMPA

ONDANGWA, 20 JANUARY 2026 - The Ondangwa Town Council has expressed concern over the increasing vandalism of street and road regulatory signs within the town, warning that the acts pose safety risks to road users and place an unnecessary financial burden on the local authority. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA