BACKYARD GARDENER DREAMS OF SELF-SUFFICIENT FUTURE

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2024-12-07

MARIENTAL, 05 December 2024 - Pinias Namwandi, who says his interest in gardening started at an early age. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

By Charmaine Boois
(NAMPA FEATURES SERVICE)

MARIENTAL, 06 DEC (NAMPA) – The Hardap Region has a lot of agricultural potential with its fertile soil and many agricultural activities, but persistent drought has become a huge concern for many farmers and backyard gardeners in the region.
However, many people keep going despite these difficulties, hoping and praying for more rain and coming up with creative solutions to keep their farms and gardens...

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MARIENTAL, 05 December 2024 - Pinias Namwandi says his interest in gardening started at an early age. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

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