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Season’s Harvest – Issue 9/2024

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Call for NAHA 2024 Horticulture Entries

The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) annually hosts the National Agronomy and Horticulture Awards (NAHA) ceremony aimed at recognizing and awarding ...
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NAHA 2024 Call for School Garden Entries

The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) annually hosts the National Agronomy and Horticulture Awards (NAHA) ceremony aimed at recognizing and awarding ...

Season’s Harvest – Issue 8/2024

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Namibia Celebrates Food Self-Sufficiency

Namibia has achieved a significant milestone in its agricultural sector by attaining a 55% self-sufficiency level in local vegetable production ...
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NAB and Avagro successfully plant banana seedlings at the first field trial site in the Zambezi Production Zone

The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB)and AvaGro are pleased to announce a significant milestone achieved in the Banana Project. On the ...
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Message Of Condolences By The Government Of The Republic Of Namibia On The Passing Of His Excellency Dr. Hage G Geingob

The Government of the Republic of Namibia deeply mourns the passing of a distinguished and visionary leader, a national hero, ...

Our Deepest Condolences

In profound mourning, the NAB’s Board of Directors, Management and Staff express our deepest condolences to the bereaved family and ...
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INVITATION – INFORMATION SESSION FOR ALL IMPORTERS, EXPORTERS AND TRANSITORS OF CONTROLLED AGRONOMIC AND HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS

The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) cordially invites all traders (importers, exporters and transitors) of agronomic and horticultural products, including clearing ...
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Invitation to an Information Session for all Importers, Exporters, and Transitors of controlled agronomic and horticultural products

The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) cordially invites all traders (importers, exporters and transitors) of agronomic and horticultural products (fresh fruits ...

Season’s Harvest – Issue 7/2023

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The NAB’s Battle Against Cross-border Smuggling

The illegal movement of goods across national borders is known as cross-border smuggling. In the context of agronomy and horticulture ...
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Publication of Marketing and Commercial Quality Control Standards

The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) wishes to notify the general public that Namibian standards for the marketing and commercial quality ...
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Training on localg.a.p. Standard for the agronomy sector: 03 – 20 October 2023

The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB), in partnership with the Agronomy Producers Association (APA), Namibia National Farmers Union(NNFU), Green Scheme Irrigation ...
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CEO Announcement

Congratulations to Dr Fidelis Mwazi on his re-appointment as Namibian Agronomic Board’s Chief Executive Officer ...
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Information Session on the Milling Licence Requirements and Conditions

The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB), in collaboration with the Namibian Grain Processors Association (NGPA) extends an invitation to all processors ...
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Presenting Namibian Agronomic Board’s New Board of Directors

The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) is proud to announce the appointment of its new Board of Directors, who wereinaugurated by ...
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Invitation – Agronomy Training on localg.a.p. Standard

The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB), in collaboration with the Agronomy Producers Association (APA), Namibia National Farmers Union (NNFU), Green Scheme ...
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NAHA 2023 Call for School Garden Applications

The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) annually hosts the National Agronomy and Horticulture Awards (NAHA) ceremony aimed at recognizing and awarding ...
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CALL FOR THE SUBMISSION OF THE EXPECTED WHEAT PRODUCTION HARVEST FOR THE 2023 MARKETING SEASON

In line with Section 10 (1), (J) of the Agronomic Industry Act, 20 of 1992, all producers of controlled agronomic ...
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SCAM ALERT – FAKE VACANCY CIRCULATING

The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) would like to caution the general public about a fake job advertisement that is circulating ...
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INDUSTRY NOTIFICATION OF THE PUBLIC ENQUIRY STAGE: DEVELOPMENT OF CROPSPECIFIC MARKETING AND COMMERCIAL QUALITY CONTROL STANDARDS

The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) wishes to inform all producers and traders of horticultural products, and all relevant stakeholders that ...
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EXTENDED OPERATING HOURS AT THE TRANS-KALAHARI BORDER POST

The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) hereby wishes to inform all its stakeholders that effective 1st April 2023, its operating hours ...
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PUBLIC NOTICE CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS OF EXPECTED WHITE MAIZE GRAIN HARVEST INFORMATION FOR THE 2023 MARKETING SEASON

In line with Section 10 (1), (K), (ii) of the Agronomic Industry Act, 20 of 1992 and the grain marketing ...

Season’s Harvest – Issue 6/2022

Inside This Edition Editor's Note                                ...
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NAB HOSTS THE 2022 NAHA AWARDS CEREMONY

NAB HOSTS THE 2022 NAHA AWARDS CEREMONY On the 16th of November 2022, the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) held a ...
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FACILITATION OF IMPORT RESTRICTIONS

The import restrictions implemented by the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) on selected agronomic and horticultural crops are not against the ...
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PUBLICATION OF MARKETING AND COMMERCIAL QUALITY CONTROL STANDARDS FOR LETTUCE, BERRY FRUITS, WATERMELONS AND CITRUS FRUITS

The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) wishes to notify the general public that Namibian standards for the marketing and commercial quality ...
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CLARIFICATION OF INCORRECT TOMATO STATISTICS PUBLISHED ON VARIOUS MEDIA PLATFORMS

The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) is aware of the trade statistics report released by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) stating ...

Season’s Harvest – Issue 4 & 5/2022

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ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR GRAIN PRODUCTS UNDER THE AGRONOMIC INDUSTRY ACT

This notice serves to inform the general public that the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) is established as a statutory body ...
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INDUSTRY NOTIFICATION OF THE PUBLIC ENQUIRY STAGE: DEVELOPMENT OF CROP-SPECIFIC MARKETING AND QUALITY CONTROL STANDARDS

The Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB) wishes to inform all the producers and traders of horticulture products, and all relevant stakeholders ...

Season’s Harvest – Issue 3/2022

Inside This Edition CEO's Corner Page 02 Spinach added to the special control product to boost local spinach production Page 03 ...

NAMIBIA EXPO 2020 DUBAI PRESENTS THE NAMIBIA AGRICULTURE SEMINAR

NAMIBIA EXPO 2020 DUBAI PRESENTS THE NAMIBIA AGRICULTURE SEMINAR ...
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PUBLIC NOTICE CALL FOR REGISTRATION OF THE EXPECTED WHITE MAIZE HARVEST TO BE MARKETED IN THE 2022 SEASON

PUBLIC NOTICE CALL FOR REGISTRATION OF THE EXPECTED WHITE MAIZE HARVEST TO BE MARKETED IN THE 2022 SEASON In line ...
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INVITATION: STAKEHOLDER INFORMATION SESSIONS – DRAFT STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS

The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) invites all producers and traders of agronomic and horticultural products and all relevant stakeholders to ...
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INVITATION: STAKEHOLDER INFORMATION SESSIONS – DRAFT STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS

PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION: STAKEHOLDER INFORMATION SESSIONS - DRAFT STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) invites all producers and ...
Season's Harvest - Issue 1

Season’s Harvest – Issue 2/2021

Inside This Edition CEO's Corner Page 02The adaptability of French potato varieties in Namibia Page 03NAB Leads the successful implementation ...
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NAB promoting the sale of local fresh produce to end consumers

The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) is a statutory body governed by the Agronomic Industry Act, Act 20 of 1992, and ...
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Call for Registration of GlobalG.A.P From Assurers Training

The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) is established in terms of the Agronomic Industry Act (Act no. 20 of 1992) with ...
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Season’s Harvest – Issue 1/2021

Inside This Edition CEO's Corner Page 02 NAB's Total Quality Management Programme Page 03 Unlocking the potential of crop farming ...
THE NAMIBIAN AGRONOMIC BOARD AND PARTNERS EMBARK ON SEED VARIETY ASSESSMENT IN NAMIBIA

The Namibian Agronomic Board and Partners embark on seed variety assessment in Namibia

The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) is a statutory regulatory body established in 1985 and it is governed by the Agronomic ...
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TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF NAB HEAD OFFICE

The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) wishes to inform all its stakeholders that the NAB Head Office in Windhoek will be ...
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GAZETTED CROP-SPECIFIC MARKETING AND QUALITY CONTROL STANDARDS

The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) wishes to inform all producers and traders that the Namibian Standards Institution (NSI), has gazetted ...
NAB AND UNAM SEED RESEARCH PROJECT TO YIELD PROMISING OUTCOMES

NAB AND UNAM SEED RESEARCH PROJECT TO YIELD PROMISING OUTCOMES

On the 10 th of May 2021, the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) in collaboration with the University of Namibia (UNAM) ...
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NAB Sowing seeds for practical learning

NAB SCHOOL GARDEN FUNDING PROJECT The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) is a statutory body governed by the Agronomic Industry Act, ...
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Happy 31 st Independence Day Namibia

The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) would like to wish all agronomic and horticultural industry stakeholders as well as the entire ...
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Extension of Tenure for Current NAB Board

The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) is mandated by the Agronomic Industry Act (Act No. 20 of 1992) to promote the ...
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Call for Registration of White Maize and Mahangu Farmers – 2021 Season

In line with the Agronomic Industry Act, 20 of 1992, the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) is mandated to promote the ...
NAB donates 1000 litres of Deltamethrin pesticides

NAB donates 1000 litres of Deltamethrin pesticides towards the red Locust outbreak

The NAB donated a 1000 litres of Deltamethrin Pesticide valued at N$ 150 000 to the Ministry of Agriculture, Water ...
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IMMEDIATE RESTRICTION ON IMPORTATION OF ENGLISH CUCUMBER

Due to the increased production volume of English Cucumber locally attributed to favourable climatic conditions, and as some traders persist ...
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THE NAB LAUNCHES NEW ONLINE PERMIT APPLICATION SYSTEM

The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) is mandated to promote the agronomy and horticulture industry, and to facilitate production, processing, storage ...

Temporary closure of NAB OFFICES due to a confirmed positive COVID-19 case

The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) wishes to inform all its stakeholders that the NAB head office in Windhoek will be ...
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Temporary closure of NAB OFFICES due to a confirmed positive COVID-19 case in the Agricultural Board’s Building

The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) wishes to inform all its stakeholders that the NAB head office in Windhoek will be ...
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CALL FOR REGISTRATION OF UNREGISTERED HORTICULTURE PRODUCERS OF CONTROLLED PRODUCTS

The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) is mandated to promote the agronomy and horticulture industry, and to facilitate production, processing, storage ...
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New Requirements regarding primary processed Fruit and Vegetable products

The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) is mandated to regulate controlled horticultural (fruit and vegetable) products imported into Namibia, in accordance ...
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Extension of the NAB Board’s term of office

The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) is mandated by the Agronomic Industry Act (Act No. 20 of 1992) to promote the ...
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NAB and UNAM sign MoU

The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) and the University of Namibia (UNAM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at a ceremony ...

COVID-19 Relief initiative for staple food during the 2020 marketing season

The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected all economic activities in the country, and the agronomic and horticultural industry is no ...
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White Maize Grain – Producer staggered floor prices (Mill Door) for 2020 marketing season

The producer staggered floor price for white maize grain is calculated by the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) per annum, based ...
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Illegal importations of controlled products into local markets

The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) is mandated by the Agronomic Industry Act (Act No. 20 of 1992) to promote the ...
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State of food supply and demand in namibia during the COVID-19 crisis

The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) is a statutory body, governed by the Agronomic Industry Act, Act No. 20 of 1992 ...
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Pearl Millet (Mahangu) Grain Floor Price for the 2020 Marketing Season

The floor price for Mahangu is calculated by the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) per annum, based on the production cost. The formulate ...

Congratulations

The board of directors for the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB), management and staff would like to congratulate Hon. Calle Schlettwein ...
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NAB Operations during the COVID-19 partial lockdown

On the 24th of March 2020, the President of the Republic of Namibia, His Excellency Dr Hage Geingob announced that ...
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COVID-19 Lockdown

The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) wishes to inform all its stakeholders that the NAB Head Office in Windhoek will be ...
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Termination of AMTA as an agent of the Namibian Agronomic Board

The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) is a statutory body, governed by the Agronomic Industry Act, Act no. 20 of 1992 ...
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Producers & Traders of Horticulture Fresh Produce Awarded

The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) hosted the annual National Horticulture awards on Tuesday, 24 September 2019 at Roof of Africa ...
2019 Master Agronomist Farmer crowned

2019 Master Agronomist Farmer crowned

Hansie van der Merwe of Farm Ludwigshaven in the Tsumeb area was crowned 2019 Master Agronomist at the award ceremony ...
NAB Chairman, Mr. Michael Iyambo

NAB board increases the Horticulture market share promotion (MSP) from 44 to 47%

The Namibian Agronomic Board announced the increment of the Horticulture Market Share Promotion (MSP) at a Press Conference held in ...
Marnus Strydom, Manager of the Mashare Irrigation Project in the Kavango-East region

Mega – Irrigation food producer awarded at national world food day event.

Marnus Strydom, Manager of the Mashare Irrigation Project in the Kavango-East region was crowned 2018 Mega-Irrigation farmer of the year ...
The Winner in the small-scale category is from Olushandja (Epalela) area which undoubtedly befits the theme, and hence the decision by the NAB to host the event in the region.

NAB awards horticulture prducers and traders in fresh produce

The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) hosted the annual National Horticulture Day (NHD) on Wednesday, 26 September 2018 at Olushandja in ...
Mr. Lifasi Munsu, crowned as the National Communal Dry-Land Maize Champion Farmer Of The Year.

2018 Dry-land maize producers awarded

Mr. Lifasi Munsu from Sibbinda constituency in the Zambezi region was crowned as the National Communal Dry-Land Maize Champion Farmer ...
The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture Water and Forestry (MAWF)

NAB awards 2018 Mahangu champions

The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture Water and Forestry (MAWF) hosted the Annual Mahangu ...
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Horticulture producers and traders in fresh produce to be awarded

Event: National Horticulture Day & Award CeremonyDate: Wednesday, 27 September 2017(Full day event, including the official programme, excursions leading into ...
Dr Fidelis Nyambe Mwazi as its newly appointed Chief Executive Officer.

Appointment of a new CEO of the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB)

The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Fidelis Nyambe Mwazi as its newly appointed ...
Horticulture producers & traders to be awarded

Horticulture producers and traders in fresh produce to be awarded

Event: National Horticulture Day & Award CeremonyDate: Wednesday, 26 September 2018 (Full day event, including the official programme, excursions leading ...
Elize van Niekerk, crowned 2018 Master Agronomist.

2018 Master agronomist crowned

Elize van Niekerk of Farm Springvale in the Summerdown area, was crowned 2018 Master Agronomist at the award ceremony and ...

Horticultural Producer of The Year- Application form

Each year, the Namibian Agronomic Board recognises local producers of horticulture fresh fruit and vegetables with the Horticultural Producer of ...
Mahangu harvest Festival Awards 2018

NAB Awards 2018 Mahangu Champions

The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture Water and Forestry (MAWF) hosted the Annual Mahangu ...
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NAB to recognise vegetable and fruit production excellence

Nominations for horticulture producer of the year award open. The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) has announced that the nomination process ...
Communal grain farmers - Zambezi region

The champion communal grain farmers in the Zambezi region honoured

On 13 September, the communal white maize and mahangu farmers from the Zambezi Region who apply the best dry-land production ...
Horticulture Award Winners for 2017:

National Horticulture day 2017 – Namibia’s best horticulturalists awarded

The National Horticulture Day, presented by the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB), awarded the best horticulturalists Namibia has to offer. During ...
Rustie Kleynhans, manager of the Sikondo Green Scheme

NAB award: Mega irrigation food producer: 2017

For the first time in history agricultural farming on more than 100 ha irrigated land has been recognised by the ...
Mahangu harvest festival and mahangu champions

Mahangu harvest festival and mahangu champions award 2017

As it has been customary since 2002, the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) has again hosted, in partnership with the Ministry ...
Mr Christof Brock, CEO of the Namibian Agronomic Board

Namibia guaranteed maize for its citizens but at a price

Windhoek, 4 April 2016: The current drought that has crippled most of the agricultural sector in southern Africa was the ...

Good maize harvest predicted despite army worms

The Namibian Agronomic Board, at its Board meeting on the 28th March 2017 noted the predicted marketable white maize harvest ...
Ebbi Fischer and his wife Heidi of the farm Okongeama near Hochfeld

NAB Master agronomist 2017 Ebbi Fischer, Farm Okongeama near Hochfeld

Every year, since 1995, the Namibian Agronomic Board has selected and awarded a Master Agronomist. This year the winners are ...
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Namibian Agronomic Board announces best horticultural producers and traders for 2016

The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) hosted the 11th annual Namibian Horticulture Day on Friday, 23 September 2016, to recognise the ...
Former Prime Minister of the Republic of Namibia, founder and Chairman of the Namibia , Mr Nahas Angula

Major step towards staple food fortification

Former Prime Minister of the Republic of Namibia, founder and Chairman of the Namibia Alliance for Improved Nutrition (NAFIN), Mr ...
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Entries called for the horticulture producer of the year award

Windhoek, 9 May 2016: There are few occasions when farmers gather to truly celebrate their achievements. One such occasion is ...

The 2016 Master agronomist award at farm Ilmenau

Windhoek, 14 April 2016: The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) has this year awarded the title of Master Agronomist to Mr ...
A Namibian delegation comprising Mr Christof Brock, CEO of the Namibian Agronomic Board, Mrs Antoinette Venter, Administrative Manager and White Maize and Wheat Manager at the Namibian Agronomic Board and Mr André Compion,.

Namibia guaranteed maize for its citizens but at a price

Windhoek, 4 April 2016: The current drought that has crippled most of the agricultural sector in southern Africa was the ...

2015 National horticulture day held at sonop on the banks of the orange river

Windhoek, 28 September 2015: The achievements of Namibian producers and traders in fresh fruit and vegetables were recognised at the ...
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The importance of healthy, productive soils to grow for Namibia

“Soil – building a productive, food secure Namibia from the ground up” is a critical approach in the agronomic sector ...
Master Agronomist 2015 has been awarded to Mr Hendrik (Rustie) Kleynhans of Sikondo

Sikondo reaps NAB maize award

The Namibian Agronomic Board’s title of Master Agronomist 2015 has been awarded to Mr Hendrik (Rustie) Kleynhans of Sikondo, a ...

Namibia Horticulture production & trade celebrated in Outapi

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Mahangu national grand champion for 2014 selected

2014 has been a good year for mahangu crops in Namibia. The country has enjoyed good rain which has enabled ...
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Fed mwabi is the 2014 Zambezi dryland maize champion

The Zambezi Dryland Maize Champion has been awarded. Fred Mwabi was awarded with his trophy, certificate and farming equipment or ...
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Oshipe celebrated in 2014

The National Mahangu Champions for 2014 were awarded their trophies, certificates and prizes during the National Mahangu Festival – Oshipe ...
André Compion of Farm Ghaub

Andre compion realises a dream at Ghaub

André Compion of Farm Ghaub, situated in the middle of the Maize Triangle between Tsumeb, Grootfontein and Otavi, was officially ...