Abstract
Purpose of the study: Despite Namibia's significant investments in agricultural sector initiatives, the country's growth has frequently been viewed as inadequate, raising some important concerns for both scholars and decision-makers. "What factors affect the successful entrepreneurship process of the Green Scheme Irrigation Projects (GSIP) in the country?" is one of these queries. Therefore, this paper's primary goal is to provide an answer to these and related concerns from the viewpoint of small-scale irrigation farmers (SSIF).Design, technique, and strategy: This quantitative study used a deductive approach within a positivist paradigm. A survey was used as the study strategy, and a cross-sectional design was used. From a population of 65 small-scale farmers, a sample of 56 was obtained using Slovin's sampling formula. Data were gathered using a questionnaire survey, and descriptive statistics were used for analysis. Findings: The market environment, finance, business support services, and regulatory environment are all seen as critical success elements for enhancing the efficiency and performance of small-scale farmers' entrepreneurial processes. Conversely, obstacles include the absence of legal ownership status, the inability to obtain loan financing, access to incubators and accelerators, the lack of market data, and inadequate cooperation between farmers, nearby companies, and academic researchers. Contribution: This essay makes the case that resolving these challenges could transform them into beneficial factors that support small-scale farmers' success in the agricultural entrepreneurship process, especially at the Etunda GSIP.Recommendations: Regarding the advancement of the entrepreneurial process, particularly at the Namibian Green Scheme Irrigation Projects, this study offers suggestions for policymakers and consultants.Implications for managers: In light of the study's conclusions and difficulties noted, the researchers contend that managers ought to emphasise the importance of cooperation and networking, education and training, market focus, innovation, and technology adoption.