President hails garlic trial as Sikondo farm tests new crops

President Netumbo Nandi‑Ndaitwah has praised the garlic trial at Sikondo Green Scheme, saying farm workers’ efforts are key to food security and rural economic growth in the Kavango West region. The president was speaking during her visit to Sikondo Green Scheme in the region’s Kapako constituency on Monday. Acting farm manager Maxwell Nghidinwa told the president that Sikondo is piloting garlic on one hectare, with 0.5 hectares already under net shade and the rest still to be transplanted.

“This is the first time Sikondo has produced garlic,” Nghidinwa said. “Garlic is a high‑value, low‑maintenance crop.