National Agricultural Research and Development Institute

Also known as: NARDI

2026-04-232026-08-01

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July 2026
23 JulDaily News Botswana
… Ms Gabaeme stated that her skills were further strengthened through training provided by the National Agricultural Research and Development Institute (NARDI), which equipped her with additional knowledge to improve the quality and production processes of her products. …
Gabaeme turns indigenous fruits into value-added products
16 JulDaily News Botswana
… Speaking during a tour of the hemp pilot project at the National Agricultural Research and Development Institute (NARDI) at Sebele in Gaborone yesterday, President Boko said this was the beginning of a process that would ultimately see cannabis contributing to the diversification …
Hemp production proves viable
May 2026
20 MayMmegi
… Atlhopheng highlighted that NARDI’s research is increasingly focused on producing crops that can withstand extreme weather conditions while also improving nutritional value for consumers. …
NARDI drives climate-smart agriculture
April 2026
23 AprDaily News Botswana
… Furthermore, he said the coffee business was doing well in the market due to its uniqueness and noted that the National Agricultural Research and Development Institute (NARDI) experts recently visited his farm to conduct research with a view to establish a barcode for the product …
Farmer redefines coffee niche

Agriculture & Land

Tshane entrepreneur transforms indigenous fruits into preserves and powders

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Ms Pelonomi Gabaeme, 56, operates TKT's Best Indigenous Food Preserves in Tshane, turning locally available Kgalagadi resources such as wild Kalahari bitter melon, cactus fruit, and melon into value-added products including jams, juices, and powders. She began the enterprise in 2011 after her teaching contract ended, leveraging her Home Economics background and the abundance of underutilized indigenous resources in the region.

23 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Thursday 23 July

Tshane entrepreneur transforms indigenous fruits into preserves and powders
Ms Pelonomi Gabaeme, 56, operates TKT's Best Indigenous Food Preserves in Tshane, turning locally available Kgalagadi resources such as wild Kalahari bitter melon, cactus fruit, and melon into value-added products including jams, juices, and powders. She began the enterprise in 2011 after her teaching contract ended, leveraging her Home Economics background and the abundance of underutilized indigenous resources in the region.
23 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Thursday 16 July

Hemp cultivation passes initial test in Botswana
Industrial hemp has passed a proof-of-concept test at a national agricultural research institute in Gaborone, with seeds from Bulgaria thriving in Botswana's soil conditions. President Advocate Duma Boko said the project is part of a plan to diversify agricultural production and create opportunities for citizens to benefit from hemp cultivation.
16 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Wednesday 20 May

NARDI develops climate-smart crop varieties, trains farmers
The National Agricultural Research and Development Institute is advancing climate-smart agriculture with new seed varieties expected to reach the market soon, designed to withstand extreme weather while improving nutritional value. The institute has trained 1,500 farmers in agricultural innovations and expanded agro-processing through NAPRO, though production capacity remains constrained by manual systems.
20 May 2026 · Mmegi →

Thursday 23 April

Serule farmer scales velvet bean coffee production
Benjamin Phole operates Tjikale Farm near Serule, producing velvet bean coffee—a natural, organic, caffeine-free alternative from Mucuna pruriens seeds that he says boosts the immune system and improves sleep and mood. He has acquired a trademark for OnnaBen Natural Products and expects 4,000 kilograms of coffee this season, partnering with LEA to expand distribution nationally while maintaining a mixed-farming system integrating livestock production.
23 April 2026 · Daily News Botswana →