Namibia: Etunda farmer turns potatoes into profit – Business

At Etunda irrigation farm in the Omusati region, the potato’s adaptability mirrors that of its farmers.

Maria Ashipala, a vegetable farmer, has mastered potato farming, helping her community to thrive.

She planted her first potato earlier this year, just to test the waters. Little did she know potato farming would yield good results.

Today, Ashipala is a well-known potato producer at Etunda who supplies potatoes to wedding caterers, shops and individuals.

She says despite the…