NARDIBW
NARDI was formed in 2015 through a Government of Botswana Directive to merge three research institutions - the Department of Agricultural Research (DAR), the National Veterinary Laboratory (NVL), and the National Food Technology Research Centre (NFTRC).
Profile
- Industry
- Carbon removal, Crop protection, Diagnostics, Energy, Seeds & genetics, Veterinary, Waste & circular economy
- Topics
- Hybrid seeds & crop breeding, Biomass, bagasse & waste valorisation
- Role
- Research / RTO — “…he National Food Technology Research Centre (NFTRC). | The National Agricultural Research and Development Inst…”
- Parent / group
- Ministry of Agriculture (Botswana)
- Why it is bioeconomy
- NARDI is a public research and development institute focused on agricultural innovation, value chain enhancement, and food technology in Botswana.
- Found via
- [Rubric] Botswana · methane-feed
Bio-solutions it supplies 0
Not yet cited as a supplier in a graded solution.
What they offer
This company does not publish its products or services — we find out through an introduction.
News & status 6
- 2026-07-31 Dibete earmarked for commercial hemp rollout :: Mmegi OnlineNARDI, in partnership with Hemp Innovations, completed hemp trials that demonstrated the crop can be grown in Botswana’s climate, enabling the move from pilot projects to commercial production at Dibete Farm. This marks NARDI’s role in validating the crop for …
- 2026-09-10 NDB embarks on Sustainability Certification – The Patriot On SundaySummary: The article states that the National Development Bank (NDB) of Botswana has begun its Sustainability Certification under the SSCI, signaling a commitment to embed sustainability into governance, decision-making, and long-term economic impact as part …
- 2026-09-18 Botswana's Second Open Data Innovation Challenge Crowns Winners Across Four Sectors - HAUSNARDIBW is not mentioned in the article. The piece highlights Botswana’s Open Data Innovation Challenge 2 winners (Otherlands, Medi-Live, Moozy AI, Green Flame Digital) and their health, tourism, agriculture, and energy solutions, but contains no information …
- 2026-03-30 DailyNews
- 2026-10-02 Businesses Up In Arms As CIPA Deregisters Companies over Constitution Deadline - News&All BotswanaSummary: The article does not mention NARDIBW. It discusses CIPA deregistering thousands of Botswana companies for not submitting constitutions by Sept 30, highlighting governance and regulatory reforms, with no reference to NARDIBW.
- 2026-10-05 FMD Lockdown: BCP Demands Opening of ‘Clean’ Cattle AreasThe article does not mention NARDIBW at all. It focuses on the Botswana Congress Party’s call to reopen disease-free cattle areas amid FMD lockdown and comments from Dr. Kesitegile Gobotswang.
Network: owners, partners, peers
Ownership & investors 1
| parent | Ministry of Agriculture |
Partners & deals 1
| collaboration | Recent 2026 developments include a strategic partnership …mmercialization, and climate-smart innovations. Recent 2026 developments include a strategic partnership with BioGenius Agri Tech Inc to advance biochar research and ongoing collaborations with… |
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