01/07/2025
Governor| Visits MIDA in Mashare Constituency
The Governor of Kavango East Region, Julius Hamunyera Hambyuka, recently undertook a familiarisation visit to the Mashare Irrigation Development Agency (MIDA) in Mashare Constituency.
During the visit, the Governor was briefed on the agency’s operations, seed production activities, and the challenges affecting the Green Scheme’s overall performance. He expressed concern over the lack of local seed processing infrastructure in the region.
Hambyuka stated that the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries , Water and Land Reform must prioritise the establishment of a seed processing plant in Mashare. He said such a facility would serve both Kavango regions and Zambezi, reducing reliance on the distant Omahenene plant in the Omusati Region.
Paulus Mbangu, Councillor of Rundu Rural and Chairperson of the Agriculture and Environment Committee, urged the Ministry to improve on the 10 Million budget allocations to all Green Scheme projects in the country. He noted that increased financial support is vital for enhancing productivity, expanding infrastructure, and achieving long-term food security and sustainability in the agriculture sector.
The visit forms part of the Governor’s ongoing efforts to strengthen agricultural development and food security in the region.
Menette Hiyavali
