POTATOES are grown globally and are the third most consumed crop after wheat and rice.
Month: March 2024
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Ezorongondo farmers hold information day
Farmers at Ezorongondo in the Epukiro constituency of Omaheke region on Friday held a farmer’s information day at their village to discuss issues related to animal feed, vaccines and the maintenance of livestock during drought.
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Kunene farmers urged to start farming for profit
Farmers in the Kunene region have been urged to do away with the old habits of farming for prestige but rather start moving towards farming for profit and strive to access lucrative markets.
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High input costs threaten wheat farmers
High input costs and unfavourable climate conditions are some of the key factors that continue to threaten the livelihood of wheat-producing farmers and the country’s agronomic sector, which has posted a 50% decline in production output.
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TotalEnergies ranks top in French solar tender
TotalEnergies has strengthened its position as the market leader in rooftop solar installations in France by ranking first in the latest call for tenders issued by the French Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE), winning more than 80 MWp or 22% of the capacity awarded.
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Europeans stock markets steady at open
Europe’s main stock markets steadied at the start of trading on yesterday following losses in Asia and after a disappointing finish to the week on Wall Street.
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UK govt to unveil £200m nuclear investment
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was yesterday set to announce £200 million (US$252 million – N$4.7 billion) of public investment to boost the UK’s nuclear deterrent programme and its civil nuclear industry, which the government says will support 40 000 expected new jobs.
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Pilot project chips away at massive housing need
THOUSANDS of Namibians, particularly those in the lower income segment who live in shacks in informal settlements, dream of owning a decent home.
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Banks urge clients to register SIM cards
AS the deadline for the mandatory registration of SIM cards draws near, Namibians have been encouraged by banks to avoid the discomfort and inconvenience that may be associated with being disconnected.
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Oshikuku rehabilitates sewerage ponds
The Oshikuku Town Council has set aside more than N$1.7 million for the rehabilitation of the town’s sewerage ponds.