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Namibian Agronomic Board

Namibian Agronomic Board — government agency regulating domestic crop production and market access, currently investigating fertiliser-blending plant and managing fruit/crop value chain schemes.

2024-06-062026-10-06
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  1. February 2026

  2. The Namibian

    The Namibian Agronomic Board allegedly paid six executives, including the chief executive, tier 2 salaries since April 2025

    Source

    “Are you aware that six executives, including the chief executive, have received tier 2 salaries since April 2025, following last year's reclassification, while the entire remaining staff continues on tier 1?”

    IPC's Nashinge alleges corruption at Namibian Agronomic Board
  3. December 2025

  4. The Namibian

    Namibian Agronomic Board revealed the scale of Namibia's food dependence on imports

    Source

    “Fresh data from the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) reveals the scale of this dependence.”

    Festive Feasts Highlight Food Dependence
  5. June 2024

  6. The Namibian

    Namibian Agronomic Board had executive salaries frozen by government after auditor general's findings of overpayment

    Source

    “The government has frozen executive salaries at the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) after the auditor general's findings that a senior manager at the parastatal was overpaid by almost N$700 000 annually.”

    Govt freezes Agronomic board executive salaries
Agriculture & Land

NAB receives clean audit despite missing domestic market target

The News

The Namibian Agronomic Board received an unqualified audit opinion for the financial year ended 31 March 2026, but missed its primary market share target of 44%, achieving 32% instead, as imports valued at N$689 million accounted for 62% of regulated market volumes. The board recorded total revenue of N$218.4 million and a net surplus of N$90.3 million, down from N$152.3 million the previous year.

2 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Friday 2 October

  1. NAB receives clean audit despite missing domestic market target

    The Namibian Agronomic Board received an unqualified audit opinion for the financial year ended 31 March 2026, but missed its primary market share target of 44%, achieving 32% instead, as imports valued at N$689 million accounted for 62% of regulated market volumes. The board recorded total revenue of N$218.4 million and a net surplus of N$90.3 million, down from N$152.3 million the previous year.

    2 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. Government considers livestock insurance; one region could cost N$45m

    The Ministry of Agriculture estimates that insuring small stock in a single region could cost about N$45 million, not including cattle or crop production. The government is exploring insurance options for livestock and crop farmers but must determine affordability and scheme structure to reach farmers nationwide.

    30 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 24 September

  1. Namibia faces seasonal onion supply surplus and shortage

    Namibia experiences an oversupply of locally produced onions from May to December, followed by a shortage from January to April, according to the Namibian Agronomic Board.

    24 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. NAB investigates fertiliser-blending plant to cut farming costs

    The Namibian Agronomic Board is investigating the possibility of establishing a fertiliser-blending plant in Namibia to reduce farmers' production costs and support local crop production, as part of its crop value chain development strategy for 2025 to 2030, which has received an initial N$250 million allocation.

    23 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 20 September

  1. El Niño threatens below-normal rainfall in 2026/27 season

    Namibia has been warned of an increasingly severe El Niño forecast for the 2026/27 rainy season, with the Namibia Meteorological Service predicting below-normal rainfall and above-average temperatures across much of the country, with some areas potentially receiving only 70% to 90% of their long-term average rainfall. The Food and Agriculture Organisation has called for early action including preparing seed, livestock feed and financing before conditions deteriorate.

    20 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 18 September

  1. Namibia imports majority of staple crops and fruit

    During the 2025/26 season, Namibia imported approximately 64% of maize requirements, 87% of wheat, 64% of pearl millet, 46% of vegetables, and 96% of fruit consumed domestically, according to the agriculture minister. The minister called increasing domestic production both a food security priority and an economic opportunity.

    18 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 30 July

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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 →

  2. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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 →

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