Masake urges Ohangwena youth to lead climate-smart agriculture drive
Namibian Deputy Minister Ruthy Masake has called on the youth in the Ohangwena region to lead the transition toward climate-smart agriculture. The initiative aims to improve food security and rural employment by integrating sustainable farming practices with modern water infrastructure.
Why it matters
Empowering youth in agriculture is critical for climate resilience and economic development in regions vulnerable to changing rainfall patterns.
DEPUTY Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform Ruthy Masake has called on young people in Ohangwena to take an active role in building a climate-resilient future by embracing opportunities in climate-smart farming, agribusiness and innovation.
Speaking at the Ohangwena Regional Environmental Education Conference in Eenhana, Masake highlighted the need to integrate climate action, water security and sustainable agriculture to strengthen food security, create employment and support rural development.
She said young people should move beyond being beneficiaries of development programmes and become active partners, producers and leaders in building a sustainable agricultural economy.
“The land is here. The water infrastructure is being built. The financial instruments exist. What remains is leadership. Rise. Organise. Produce. Lead,” Masake said.
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