adminPaul Pindani in CHINHOYI
THE Namibian Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Nicklass Kandjii, has urged farmers to embrace new technology.
He said this during the 76th Mashonaland West Provincial Agricultural Show.
A window of opportunity for investment and discussions on trade and economic cooperation, between the two countries, was opened, during the show.
Kandjii said the twinning arrangements aim to transform the agricultural sector in both regions, and Namibia is learning a lot about growth in food production.
“I have been impressed by small holder farmers. Their produce is of a high quality,” said Kandjii.
He implored a delegation from the Kavango East region to learn the best practices from their Zimbabwean counterparts.
The Kavango East head of delegation, Damian Maghambaya, thanked the Zimbabwe Government for honouring the bilateral agreements between the two nations.
“We are doing a lot in the field of agriculture. So far, Namibia is learning quite a lot in terms of growth in food production,” said Maghambaya.
He said the twinning arrangement will help ensure that Namibia becomes one of the best food producers in the region.
Chairman of the Mashonaland West Agricultural Show Society, Godfrey Mavhankeni, was pleased with the record number of exhibitors and emphasised the importance of improving farming methods to achieve maximum productivity, given the sector’s significant contribution to Zimbabwe’s GDP.
He said 136 farmers and 78 companies exhibited at the show.
“About 16 to 17 percent of our population generates income from agricultural activities.
“It is, therefore, imperative that farming methods must be improved to continue to realise maximum productivity,” said Mavhankeni.
Mathew Masinge
Online Reporter