Resettlement farms worth N$88m bought
ELLANIE SMIT
WINDHOEK
The land reform ministry last year acquired 10 farms at a cost of N$88.6 million under its Resettlement Programme.
This according to land reform minister Calle Schlettwein, who was speaking at his annual meeting with the ministry’s staff this week.
He said the ministry was continuing to implement the resolutions emanating from the second National Land Conference in collaboration with the High-Level Committee.
“As such, 29 resolutions are completely done and we continue executing 167, which are of ongoing nature.”
Schlettwein further said that 164 resettled farmers were provided with relevant farming training last year.
Productivity
He said this year, one of the ministry’s key strategic activities will be to promote the productivity of resettlement farms through effective monitoring, provision of support services and the promotion of joint ventures.
According to Schlettwein, the ministry also procured materials and equipment for development and rehabilitation of resettled farms to the tune of N$22.5 million last year.
He added that a total of 6 233 customary land rights, 27 leaseholds and 63 occupational land rights were registered in communal areas.
Furthermore, 2 294 community and backyard gardens and 4 163 horticulture producers were supported and advised.
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WINDHOEK
The land reform ministry last year acquired 10 farms at a cost of N$88.6 million under its Resettlement Programme.
This according to land reform minister Calle Schlettwein, who was speaking at his annual meeting with the ministry’s staff this week.
He said the ministry was continuing to implement the resolutions emanating from the second National Land Conference in collaboration with the High-Level Committee.
“As such, 29 resolutions are completely done and we continue executing 167, which are of ongoing nature.”
Schlettwein further said that 164 resettled farmers were provided with relevant farming training last year.
Productivity
He said this year, one of the ministry’s key strategic activities will be to promote the productivity of resettlement farms through effective monitoring, provision of support services and the promotion of joint ventures.
According to Schlettwein, the ministry also procured materials and equipment for development and rehabilitation of resettled farms to the tune of N$22.5 million last year.
He added that a total of 6 233 customary land rights, 27 leaseholds and 63 occupational land rights were registered in communal areas.
Furthermore, 2 294 community and backyard gardens and 4 163 horticulture producers were supported and advised.
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