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NABANNUALREPORTNo.261 April 2012 - 31 March 20131

Vision, mission, core functions andstrategic objective of the NamibianAgronomic Board (NAB)ContentsVision1.To be a leading promoter of a vibrant agronomic industry.MissionTo develop and promote a sustainable and diverse agronomicindustry through strong leadership, management, facilitation,advice and regulation in effective partnership with Governmentand stakeholders.2.Namibian Agronomic Board21.11.21.31.42223Report from the ChairEstablishment of the BoardComposition of the BoardAdvisory committees and compositionNAB Administration62.12.22.3678Report from the CEOFunctions of the NAB SecretariatNAB staff membersCore valuesThe NAB strives to uphold the core values of integrity, teamwork,fairness, independent thinking, pro-activity and accountability.3.Strategic objectiveTo promote the agronomic industry and to facilitate the production,processing, storage and marketing of controlled products inNamibia.4.Motto“.creating a marketing environment that is conducive to growingand processing crops in Namibia.”5.6.7.8.2Controlled crops and development te maizeHorticulture fresh produceDevelopment projectsNAB awards224.14.24.34.4MahanguMaster Agronomist: White maize and wheatCaprivi Dry-land Champion Maize FarmerNational Horticulture Day22222223Public Relations reportBorder control and inspection serviceRegional and international trade relationsReport of the Auditor General24242426

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The Namibian Agronomic Board30 David Hosea Meroro StreetP.O. Box 5096AusspannplatzTel: 37 9500Fax: 22 5371www.nab.com.naemail: nabdesk@nammic.com.na4

List of ca Caribbean PacificAgricultural Development CentresAgriculture Extension TechniciansAcquired Immunodeficiency SyndromeAgronomy Producers AssociationAgricultural Trade Forum of NamibiaConservation Agriculture ForumConservation Agriculture Task TeamCommunity Based Natural ResourcesManagementCommunity Draught Animal PowerCDAPPCoordinatorsCEOChief Executive OfficerCreative Entrepreneur SolutionsCESCONTILLConservation TillageCRIAA-SADC Centre for Research Information Action in AfricaSouthern African Development CommunityDAPDraught Animal PowerDraught Animal Power Acceleration ProjectDAPAPDDADoha Development AgendaDPACDevelopment Projects Advisory CommitteeDPDDevelopment Projects DivisionECEuropean CommunityEuropean Free Trade AreaEFTAEmergency Management Unit: Office of theEMU:OPMPrime MinisterEconomic Partnership AgreementEPAEuropean UnionEUEudafano Women’s NDAPCNFGPNGOsFood and Agriculture OrganisationFinancial Management Advisory CommitteeFresh Produce Traders AssociationGolden Valley Agricultural Research TrustGenetically Manipulated OrganismGesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit(Agency for Technical Cooperation, Germany)hectareHuman Immunodeficiency VirusIndigenous Natural PlantsIndigenous Plant Task TeamInterim Seed CouncilKalahari Melon SeedMahangu Advisory CommitteeMinistry of Agriculture, Water and ForestryMillennium Challenge Account NamibiaMarula Food OilMarket Share PromotionMahangu and Sorghum Task TeamMahangu Transformation Action GroupNamibian Agronomic BoardNational Association of Horticulture ProducersNamibia Agricultural UnionNational Botanical Research InstituteNamibia Consumers’ AssociationNorth-Central RegionsNational Draught Animal Power CoordinatorNamibian Forum for Grain ProducersNon-Governmental N SAUS VATNamibian Grain Processors’ AssociationNational Horticulture Development InitiativeNational Horticulture Task TeamNamibia Manufacturers’ AssociationNational Mahangu Advisory CommitteeNamibia Mahangu Millers and ProcessorsAssociationNorthern Namibia Farmers Seed GrowersCooperativeNamibia National Farmers’ UnionNational Planning CommissionNamibia DollarNamibia Trade ForumPrimary Producers OrganisationsProductivity Upliftment Micro-projects ProjectPriceWaterhouseCoopersRegional Draught Animal Power CoordinatorsRural Poverty Reduction ProgrammeSouthern African Customs UnionSouthern African Development CommunitySouth African Futures ExchangeSwedish International Development AgencySanitary and Phytosanitary(metric) tonUseful Plants Development ProjectUnited States of AmericaUSA DollarValue Added Tax1

1. NamibianAgronomicBoardhorticulture, wheat and maize production has gradually beenachieved by introducing specific product category measures.In this regard, the introduction of the Namibian Market SharePromotion mechanism has reached an all-time high, where39% of our Namibian requirements for horticultural productswere produced locally during the review period. Similarly, thepre-planting price mechanism for maize and wheat, togetherwith good climatic conditions, resulted in another all-timerecord where more than 72 000 tons of maize and 15 000 tonsof wheat were produced during the overview period.The Board is hopeful about the introduction of specialmeasures to specifically promote the domestic productionand marketing of potatoes and onions in future. The processto reach agreement on the required measures between thedifferent stakeholders in this agro sector has been activated.I am happy to report that during the review period, the Boardfunctioned on a level that one would have expected from anefficient Board. The Board’s governance role/responsibilitieswere hugely supported by the efficiency of the Board Committees.The winners of Board Awards are mentioned in the AnnualReport. Please receive our sincere congratulations on yourachievements. By recognising your exemplarity achievements,the growing success within the agronomic industry ishighlighted and co-stakeholders are challenged to increasetheir productivity within the different agro sectors.1.1 Chairman’s ReportIt is once again a pleasure to present a colourful, comprehensivereport on the activities of the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB)for the overview period of April 2012 to March 2013.The results as presented in the Annual Report are testament tothe fact that the Board is fulfilling its key objectives as determinedby the Agronomic Industry Act, namely, “to promote theagronomic industry and to facilitate the production, processing,storage and marketing of controlled products in Namibia”. Weare very grateful for the overall success, which was not achievedovernight or by this Board alone. Significant improvement in2I would like to express my gratitude towards the HonourableMinister of Agriculture, Water and Forestry, as well as thePermanent Secretary in this Ministry, for their assistance andcooperation, without reservation, during the review period. Thecooperative spirit we enjoyed surely contributed significantly tothe successes we enjoyed. The Secretariat delivered a properand efficient operational management function to the Board. Inthis regard we would like to convey our appreciation to the ChiefExecutive Officer and all his staff. Finally, I would like to thank allBoard Members for the diligent way in which they executed theirtask – always in high spirits by applying independence of mind!Kobus van Graan1.2 Establishment of the BoardThe Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) as a statutory body,came into existence on 1 April 1985 in terms of the AgronomicIndustry Proclamation AG 11 and AG 12 of 1985. During1992, these Proclamations were replaced by the AgronomicIndustry Act, Act 20 of 1992, defining the Board’s powersand obligations. The Namibian Agronomic Board will alsobe monitored by the State Owned Enterprises (SOE) Act, Act149 of 2006 that came into existence on 14 September 2006.The scope of duties of the NAB is very broad and includes avariety of different sectors within the agronomic industry. Forthis reason, the Board has established a number of internalsectoral advisory committees, making recommendationsto the Overall Advisory Committee (OAC). The OAC and theFinancial Management Advisory Committee (FMAC) are theoverarching advisory committees consisting of experts withinthe specific sectors who consider and deliberate on relevantissues for recommendations to be made to the Board. The predeliberation and resulting recommendations effectively assistthe Board in making optimum industry decisions.1.3 Composition of the BoardSection 4(1) of the Agronomic Industry Act, Act 20 of 1992,stipulates that the Minister of Agriculture, Water and Forestry(MAWF) appoints Board members from various sectors ofthe agronomic industry. These members are appointed for aperiod not exceeding three years as outlined in section 5(1)(b)of the same Act.The current Board was appointed by the Minister of Agriculture,Water and Forestry the Honourable John Mutorwa, on 12 April2011, for a period of three years. The appointees are:1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.11.Mr Kobus van Graan: ChairMs Sirkka Iileka: Deputy ChairMs Kaarina AmutenyaMr Dawie de KlerkMr Hannes GrobbelaarMs Elizabeth HilgerMs Elina KalunduMs Virginia KayimbiMr Sylvanus NaunyangoPastor Matthias SemiSister Magdalena Shetunyenga

12. Mr John Haushiku Thighuru13. Mr Petrus UugwangaSection 4(4) of the Agronomic Industry Act allows the Board toappoint a maximum number of three portfolios as non-votingadvisors to the Board. Historically, the NAB has allocated thesethree positions as follows: Chair: Northern Mahangu Millers and Producers Association (NMMPA), represented by Rev Ananias Iita; Ministry of Trade and Industry: Trade Policy and ExternalTrade Relations, represented by Mr Benjamin Katjipuka; and, A senior representative of the NNFU. Ms Sirkka Iileka whowould fill this position, already sits on the Board as DeputyChair, therefore it does not need to be filled.Outside of appointed Board members, knowledgeableleadership portfolios within the agronomic industry wereinvited to Board meetings as resource persons. These are:Mr Gernot EggertChair: APA (External sectoral committee);Mr Ian CollardChair: FMAC (NAB advisory committee);Chair: NGPA (External sectoral committee);Mr Michael IyamboChair: NHTT (NAB advisory committee); and,Mr Leon NelDelegate: Chair: NAFTP (External sectoral committee).Three Board meetings were held during the period underreview. These dates are 9 April 2012, 30 August 2012 and 6December 2012.1.4 Advisory Committees and compositionThe Overall Advisory Committee of the NAB (OAC)This Committee comprises Board members and otherknowledgeable persons, advising the Board by way ofrecommendations on principle and policy issues:Mr Kobus van GraanChair of the NABMs Sirkka IilekaDeputy Chair of the NAB and Chair of the NMACMr Petrus UugwangaBoard MemberMr Dawie de KlerkBoard MemberMr Hannes GrobbelaarBoard Member and Chair: NMWACMr Ian CollardChair: FMAC and Chair: NGPAMr Michael IyamboChair: NHTTMr Leon NelChair: NATFPMr Gernot EggertChair: APARev Ananias IitaChair: NMMPAThree OAC meetings were held during the period under review.The meetings were held on 2 August 2012, 13 November2012 and 12 March 2013.Financial Management Advisory Committee (FMAC)Mr Ian CollardChairMs Kaarina AmutenyaBoard MemberMr Dawie de KlerkBoard MemberMr Michael IyamboResource Person to the BoardMr NC TrompNC Tromp & Co: External auditorsMr Petrus UugwangaBoard MemberMr Kobus van GraanNAB Chair: Ex-officioThis Committee comprises 20 members and advisors,representing the mahangu sector. The NMAC held 3 ordinarymeetings during the period under review. These were on 26June 2012, 9 October 2012 and 23 February 2013. An extraordinary meeting was held on 23 October 2012.National Horticulture Task Team (NHTT)Mr Michael IyamboChairThere are 34 members from the horticulture sector serving onthe NHTT. During the period under review, the NHTT had 3meetings. The dates are 3 July 2012, 10 October 2012 and 19February 2013.National Maize and Wheat Advisory Committee(NMWAC)Mr Hannes GrobbelaarChairThe NMWAC consists of 8 members and held three meetingsduring the period under review; on 7 June 2012, 4 October2012 and 18 February 2013.The FMAC meetings were held during the period of review on20 July 2012, 1 November 2012 and 25 February 2013.National Mahangu Advisory Committee (NMAC)Ms Sirkka IilekaChair3

NAMIBIAN AGRONOMIC BOARD AND ITS ADVISORY STRUCTURENAMIBIAN AGRONOMIC BOARD (NAB)Deliberates and takes decisions in terms of the Agronomic Industry Act with regard to policy, financial and regulatory matters referredhere from the commodity advisory committees (via the OAC or the FMAC) for final resolution and implementation.OVERALL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (OAC)Refers, advises and makes recommendations with regard to decisions to be taken on financial,policy or regulatory matters as proposed via the commodity advisory committees.FINANCIAL MANAGEMENTADVISORY COMMITTEE (FMAC)Advises the NAB on matters relating to thefinancial reporting process, internal financialcontrol, audits, financial risks and financialproposals from commodity advisory committees.Advises on HR and Corporate Governance issues.NHACNMACNMWACCOMMODITY ADVISORY COMMITTEESNHAC: National Horticulture Advisory CommitteeNMAC: National Mahangu Advisory CommitteeNMWAC: National Maize and Wheat Advisory CommitteeEXTERNAL 4Namibia Association of Traders in Fresh ProduceNational Association of Horticulture ProducersNorthern Mahangu Millers and Producers AssociationNamibia National Farmers UnionAgronomy Producers AssociationNamibia Grain Processors AssociationMinistry of Agriculture, Water and ForestryTakes decisions regarding day-to-day operational and administrative issues thatdo not fall under the jurisdiction of the Act or, do not need a Board FMAWF

Back row Standing from left: John Haushiku Thighuru (Board Member); Dawid de Klerk (Board Member); Mubusisi Mabuku (Commodity Horticulture Manager); Elizabeth Hilger (Board Member); PetrusUugwanga (Board Member); Leon Nel (Resource Person); Christof Brock (CEO); Gernot Eggert (Resource Person); Ian Collard (Resource Person); Sister Magda Shetunyenga (Board Member); HannesGrobbelaar (Board Member); Lungameni Lukas (Commodity Mahangu Manager); Sylvanus Naunyango (Board Member);Front row sitting from left: Kaarina Amutenya (Board Member); Pastor Matthias Semi (Board Member); Elina Kalundu (Board Member); Sirkka Iileka (Deputy Chair); Barbara Snyders (Financial Manager);Antoinette Venter (Administrative Manager); Kobus van Graan (Chair); Virginia Kayimbi (Board Member); Michael Iyambo (Resource Person); Rev Ananias Iita (Resource Person)5

improvement - more than trebling production - becomesclear. The total consumption (grain formally traded) of whitemaize hovers around 120 000 tons per year, showing that thedomestic production has, for the first time, now reached the60% mark of domestic consumption.2. nabadministrationThe hectares planted under agronomic crops at theGovernment Green Scheme Irrigation Projects, have increasedsteadily and contributed to the improved total harvest. Therain-fed harvest still constitutes just over 50% of the total yield.Above all, the Board’s tried and tested marketing mechanismthat creates an environment that is conducive to growing andprocessing crops in Namibia, gives producers the confidenceto plan and to actually plant more.Unfortunately, the outlook for the coming rain-fed harvest looksvery bleak indeed and it is expected that a disaster drought willbe declared. While this will be tragic for the rain-fed producers,who will lose most of their household food security, we trustthat our caring Government will provide targeted food aid forsuch families. However, for national food security, this haslittle impact. Whether Namibian millers will have to import60 000 tons or 120 000 tons from RSA (or Zambia if they will allowexports) from a maize harvest of over 11 million tons, will makea marginal difference and will in no way compromise Namibia’snational food security. The stocks in the GRN Strategic ReserveSilos should also partially reduce the need for increased imports.Even wheat production has seen a record year of almost 15 000tons signifying just under 20% of our average national consumptionof 80 000 tons. Wheat is cultivated under irrigation in Namibia.2.1 Report from the CEOOne of the bigger changes during the year under review wasthe appointment of the new Permanent Secretary in the lineMinistry, the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry, MrJoseph Iita, who replaced Mr Andrew Ndishishi. The decisionstaken by the new PS have proved to be effective during thevarious challenges of his first year.For the year under review, the Board, and indeed the nation,can proudly announce yet another record harvest of 72 438tons of white maize in direct succession to the record harvestof 63 228 tons of the previous year. This signifies a substantialincrease of another 15% over the previous record harvest. Aprevious milestone harvest was in 2004 when the total hadbeen 55 935 tons. When compared with the averages of the14 years prior to 2004, the true magnitude of the tremendous6Horticultural production has also seen positive increasesduring the year, with the gross national import substitution ratenow at 39% from a mere 5% some eight years ago. The Boardhas identified potatoes and onions as the two crops with thehighest potential for increased national production. Thereforethe Board, with the Ministry’s concurrence, has agreed toimplement a “Special Potato and Onion Scheme” which, incombination with the Namibian Market Share Promotion (MSP),should provide a 100% secure marketing environment for thosetwo commodities. The coming year should allow us to harvestthe fruits of this new scheme. Once we have streamlined theimplementation of this new scheme for potatoes and onions,we will consider adding additional horticultural commoditiessuch as tomatoes and carrots.The NAB is looking forward to the boost in decentralisedmarketing of fresh produce through the imminent completionand efficient management of the two new horticultural freshproduce hubs in Ongwediva and Rundu.While it has been a good production year for mahangu (pearlmillet), the quantity of mahangu formally marketed remainedconstant at under 1 000 tons. About two-thirds of that waspurchased in a decentralised way at the Agricultural DevelopmentCentres by the NAB for the Strategic Reserves Silos of theGovernment of the Republic of Namibia.Following the Honourable Minister’s suggestion that the NAB openmahangu offices in the remaining two major mahangu regions, werecruited two additional Regional Mahangu Officers with clericalassistants for the Ohangwena and the Oshikoto Regions withgratefully received financial assistance from the Ministry.The Honourable Minister formally launched newly developedmahangu biscuits during the annual National MahanguFestival held in Eenhana and it is sincerely hoped that thisunique product will have substantial marketing and customersatisfaction during the next year.Regrettably, due to dwindling opportunities to implement newdevelopment projects, the NAB had no choice but to close downits Development Projects Division. The few remaining projects,mainly in silo construction for the MAWF and in the R&D ofphosphate fertiliser extraction from mine tailings (with NABreserve funding), had to be shared within the Board’s Secretariat.New projects are envisaged especially with the rolling out of the“integrated value chain promotion of cowpeas” initiative.I am proud to state that our Board meetings and its variousfocussed advisory committees continue to function efficientlyand effectively under the exemplary hand of our Chair, Kobus vanGraan and other Board members who chair Advisory Committees.I wish to thank all Namibian producers, processors andtraders of agronomic produce, the Honourable Minister ofAgriculture, Water and Forestry and

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