Namibian Agronomic Board — government organization overseeing agricultural certification, farmer training, and crop development initiatives including banana production trials and fruit value-chain schemes.
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Windhoek Observer
Namibian Agronomic Board is facing several difficulties as it expands the programme
“Researchers said Namibia's partnership with GLOBALG.A.P. shows progress but warned that the Namibian Agronomic Board is facing several difficulties as it expands the programme.”
Horticulture certification export plans hampered by costsWindhoek Observer
Namibian Agronomic Board became the first organisation in the world to roll out the full GLOBALG.A.P. Primary Farm Assurance training programme
“Earlier this year, NAB became the first organisation in the world to roll out the full GLOBALG.A.P. Primary Farm Assurance training programme.”
Horticulture certification export plans hampered by costsThe Namibian
Namibian Agronomic Board is calling for entries for the 2026 National Agronomy and Horticulture Awards
“The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) is calling for entries for the 2026 National Agronomy and Horticulture Awards.”
NAB calls for entries for mahangu, maize awardsThe Namibian
Namibian Agronomic Board will hold awards ceremony on 17 September in central production zone
“This year's ceremony will be held in the central production zone on 17 September.”
NAB calls for entries for mahangu, maize awardsNew Era
Namibian Agronomic Board launched first harvest demonstration and information day for Etunda banana trial research project
“The Namibian Agronomic Board has launched its first harvest demonstration and information day for the Etunda banana trial research project in the Omusati region.”
Etunda banana project nears commercial breakthroughNew Era
The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) has launched the Fruit Value Chain Development Scheme to reduce reliance on imported fruits
“The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) has launched the Fruit Value Chain Development Scheme to reduce the country's heavy reliance on imported fruits by stimulating local production.”
NAB launches scheme for fruit productionInformanté
Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) highlighted that a significant portion of fruit consumed in the country is imported
“the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) highlighted that a significant portion of fruit consumed in the country is imported, prompting the introduction of the Fruit Value Chain Development Scheme to boost local production and strengthen agricultural linkages.”
New Fruit Value Chain Development Scheme aims to boost local fruit productionInformanté
NAB is offering 30% subsidy on planting materials, fertilisers and pesticides
“NAB is offering a 30% subsidy on planting materials, as well as fertilisers and pesticides, to improve affordability and encourage farmers to invest in quality inputs.”
New Fruit Value Chain Development Scheme aims to boost local fruit productionThe Namibian
Namibian Agronomic Board pledged fruit tree seedlings worth N$100,000 to Kavango West Regional Fruit Tree Planting Project
“The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) pledged fruit tree seedlings worth N$100 000 to the Kavango West Regional Fruit Tree Planting Project on Monday.”
Namibian Agronomic Board backs Kavango West fruit tree projectNew Era
NAB is alleged to be demonstrating bad faith regarding handling of job evaluation negotiations
“They added that they believe that NAB is demonstrating in bad faith regarding its handling of the job evaluation negotiations.”
NAB staff petition boardSmall-scale farmers face challenges accessing formal markets for horticultural produce, which limits expansion and sustainability. The article outlines key strategies for farmers to secure formal market off-take agreements, including measuring production area, registering with the Namibian Agronomic Board, and understanding yield potential.
23 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Small-scale farmers face challenges accessing formal markets for horticultural produce, which limits expansion and sustainability. The article outlines key strategies for farmers to secure formal market off-take agreements, including measuring production area, registering with the Namibian Agronomic Board, and understanding yield potential.
23 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's plan to require GLOBALG.A.P. certification for all horticultural exports by 2027 faces financial, operational, and structural challenges, including the Namibian Agronomic Board's dual role as trainer and regulator, high costs of training and farm assessments, and expensive laboratory testing due to low volumes.
27 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibian Agronomic Board is calling for entries from registered white maize and mahangu producers across all production zones for the 2026 National Agronomy and Horticulture Awards, with a deadline of 10 June. Farmers can compete in categories including outstanding and emerging producer of the year for each crop, as well as special awards for youth participation and farming innovation.
18 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Agronomic Board, Avagro, and the Ministry of Agriculture have achieved a first commercial banana harvest at Etunda as Namibia aims to reduce reliance on imported bananas, which the country consumes around 7,000 tonnes of annually.
13 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Namibian Agronomic Board has held its first harvest demonstration for an Etunda banana research project in the Omusati region, which began plantations in January last year. The project aims to assess whether the region is suitable for large-scale banana production, as Namibia currently imports around 7,000 metric tonnes of bananas annually.
11 May 2026 · New Era →
The Namibian Agronomic Board has launched the Fruit Value Chain Development Scheme to reduce reliance on imported fruit, offering a 30% subsidy on planting materials and inputs alongside training and mentorship to farmers. The scheme aims to address poor genetics and limited technical knowledge, with Namibia currently importing more than 97% of its fruit.
6 May 2026 · New Era →
Namibia is rolling out a new Fruit Value Chain Development Scheme to reduce reliance on imported fruit by providing subsidies, training, and market access to local farmers. The Namibian Agronomic Board identified barriers including poor planting materials, limited skills, and high production costs, and the scheme aims to address these through certified planting materials, farmer training, mentorship, and structured market linkages.
6 May 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian Agronomic Board pledged fruit tree seedlings worth N$100,000 to support Kavango West's 'Tapeka, Lima, Tulye' project, which aims to provide each household in the region with at least two fruit trees to boost food security and nutrition. The initiative combines household distribution with community and school-based planting to build agricultural skills.
28 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Etunda irrigation scheme in Omusati region anticipates harvesting about 3,728 tonnes of maize from 466 hectares at an expected yield of eight tonnes per hectare. The scheme supports small-scale and medium-scale farmers alongside its own production, mills 40% of the maize harvest locally, and is also planting winter maize, onions, and barley for livestock fodder.
27 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Employees of the Namibian Agronomic Board, represented by the Public Service Union of Namibia, have submitted a petition alleging the board violated agreements to include them in negotiations on a job evaluation and grading exercise, approving final reports without worker input. The workers cite breaches of collective bargaining principles under the Labour Act and International Labour Organization Convention, and have given the board 48 hours to respond.
8 April 2026 · New Era →
An opinion piece argues that organisational culture and strategy must work together, with international standards providing structure to translate vision into practice. The author contends that leaders must embed ethics, sustainability and stakeholder engagement into both their culture and strategic plans to build resilient organisations.
24 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Revenue Agency and key state institutions have signed the Inter-Agency Standard Operations Framework for Coordinated Border Management to improve coordination at Namibia's borders, reduce delays in goods movement, and strengthen infrastructure and security. NamRA Commissioner Sam Shivute emphasised the need for effective implementation of initiatives like one-stop border posts and coordinated controls to support economic growth.
9 March 2026 · New Era →
IPC member of parliament Imms Nashinge has called for an independent corruption investigation into the Namibian Agronomic Board following whistleblower allegations of procurement bypasses, unfair salary hikes, and preferential treatment of connected individuals. Nashinge questioned the agriculture minister in parliament about alleged governance failures and asked whether the ministry would commit to a transparent investigation by the Anti-Corruption Commission and auditor general.
6 February 2026 · The Namibian →