Masake reaffirms government’s support to farmers

Deputy minister of agriculture, fisheries, water and land reform Ruthy Masake on Friday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting farmers in addressing persistent challenges. Speaking at the Opuwo Annual Trade Fair’s Agricultural Show at Opuwo in the Kunene region on Saturday, Masake said these interventions include improving water infrastructure, strengthening veterinary services and promoting climate-smart agriculture, for both emerging commercial and communal farmers. She said farmers persistently face challenges such as drought, water scarcity and limited market access, which affect their productivity and livelihoods, hence the need for a strengthened support system to help farmers adapt and improve output.