Nam asparagus hit European shelves

Namibia will export 500 tonnes of asparagus from the country’s Green Scheme to Europe next year, according to the minister of agriculture, water and land reform, Calle Schlettwein. Namibia exported 180 tonnes of asparagus to Europe in 2019. The planting of the vegetable started in 2016 on a trial basis to see if it was compatible with Namibia climatic conditions. The success of the trial led to large scale planting for export and training for small scale farmers who are part of the project. Photo Nampa/Reuters