The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) has launched its first harvest demonstration information day for the Etunda banana trial research project in the Omusati region.

Namibia is poised to achieve a record white maize harvest in 2026, with preliminary forecasts from the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) indicating a total of 111,447 tonnes. This figure represents a significant increase of 37% compared to the previous season. 

The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) has launched the Potato Development Scheme, an initiative to reduce imports and stimulate local production.

The NAB will provide a 50% subsidy, while Agribank will provide loans for input financing.

Potatoes rank among the most consumed products in Namibia.

Namibians are mourning a youth activist and agriculturalist, Jacob Hamutenya (36), who died in a fatal car accident on Sunday.

Hamutenya and another passenger died at the scene, while the female passenger succumbed to injuries at the hospital.

The Namibia Agronomic Board and National Commission on Research, Science and Technology have signed a new agreement to facilitate agricultural research, innovation, value-addition and tests of crops that emanate from Genetically Modified Organisms.

Inadequate markets for livestock in the Northern Communal Areas still pose a serious challenge to farmers within the Red Line.

The Namibian National Farmers Union's Executive Officer, Kuniberth Shamathe, says weaner buyers are offering low prices to producers across the country.

Non-governmental organizations will continue to help the Namibian government end hunger by the year 2030.

In this context, the World Food Programme and the Namibia Agronomic Board signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to improve food access and affordability.