Soil management workshop at Mururani
Welwitchia University has taken a step in advancing practical agricultural training with a two-day workshop on Soil Management for Sustainable Agriculture held at its Mururani Campus on 28 and 29 April.The initiative, led by the director of TVET programmes Amon Haufiku, drew participation from 60 agriculture students eager to enhance their hands-on knowledge in sustainable farming practices.
Opening the event, Gabriel Almandu, head of campus at the School of Agriculture and Nature Conservation, emphasised the university’s dedication to equipping students with practical skills tailored to address Namibia’s agricultural and environmental challenges.
The workshop was presented in partnership with GIZ Namibia’s Farming for Resilience (F4R) project and the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform (MAWLR/DAPEES), reinforcing Welwitchia’s role as a link between academia and industry.
Participants engaged in a combination of theoretical sessions and practical demonstrations, covering topics such as soil fertility, testing and sampling techniques, composting and climate-resilient farming methods. The programme also highlighted the importance of academia-practitioner collaboration in developing work-ready graduates for the agricultural sector.
The School of Agriculture and Nature Conservation offers National Vocational Certificates in Horticulture and Crop Production, Livestock Husbandry, and Farm Machinery and Infrastructure. The workshop aligns closely with these offerings and supports Welwitchia’s broader mission to strengthen food security and sustainable agriculture in Namibia.
“This initiative reflects our philosophy of applied learning,” Haufiku said. “By immersing students in real-world training environments, we ensure they leave with the confidence and competence to impact the agricultural sector meaningfully.”
The event was hailed as a success by students and stakeholders alike, cementing Welwitchia University’s position as a forward-thinking institution committed to agricultural innovation and community development.