The Namibia Agricultural Union is a union of farmers in Namibia which represents commercial or non-subsistence farmers. The president of the NAU is Piet Gouws. Previous presidents include Raimar von Hase and Jan de Wet.Raimar von Hase at the Namibia Institute for Democracy The NAU is part of the International Federation of Agricultural Producers, a global organization which advocates for farmers.History of the NAU
Paul Smit, a farmer from Otjozondjupa Region, played a prominent role in the Union from 1987-1997, holding the presidency of the Union from 1993-1997. He has since entered politics and, while officially "apolitical", served as the Deputy Minister of Agriculture in the SWAPO government.Paul Smith at Namibia Institute for Democracy
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