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NAB restricts five crop imports in August
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The Namibian Agronomic Board has issued a cross-border import notice for August prohibiting imports of five crops to protect local producers.
30 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
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Namibian Agronomic Board
Government board that regulates agricultural imports, certifications, and farmer registrations; recently faced corruption allegations and labor disputes.
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- July 2026
Namibian Sun
The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) has issued its cross-border import notice for August
Source
“The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) has issued its cross-border import notice for August, prohibiting imports of five crops to protect local producers.”
NAB protects local growersNamibian Sun
The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) prohibited imports of five crops to protect local producers
Source
“The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) has issued its cross-border import notice for August, prohibiting imports of five crops to protect local producers.”
NAB protects local growers- May 2026
Windhoek Observer
Namibian Agronomic Board is facing several difficulties as it expands the programme
Source
“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
Source
“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
Source
“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
Source
“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
Source
“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
Source
“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
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“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
Source
“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 production
Thursday 30 July
NAB restricts five crop imports in August
The Namibian Agronomic Board has issued a cross-border import notice for August prohibiting imports of five crops to protect local producers.
30 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Tuesday 23 June
Small-scale crop farmers advised on formal market access strategies
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 →
Wednesday 27 May
Namibia's GLOBALG.A.P. certification plan faces cost and structural hurdles
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 →
Monday 18 May
NAB opens entries for 2026 agronomy and horticulture awards
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 →
Wednesday 13 May
NAB and partners mark first commercial banana harvest
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 →
Monday 11 May
Namibian Agronomic Board launches banana trial harvest in Omusati
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 →
Wednesday 6 May
NAB launches subsidy scheme to boost local fruit production
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 launches scheme to boost local fruit production
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 →
Tuesday 28 April
NAB pledges fruit tree seedlings to Kavango West project
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 →
Monday 27 April
Etunda scheme expects 3,728 tonnes of maize harvest
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 →
Wednesday 8 April
NAB staff petition board over collective bargaining violations
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 →
Tuesday 24 March
Culture and strategy must align for organisations to thrive
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 →
Monday 9 March
NamRA and state organs sign border coordination framework
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 →
Friday 6 February
IPC MP calls for corruption probe into Agronomic Board
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 →