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Fish farming (Aquaculture) support

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Overview

This service provides fish farmers with technical information regarding fish farming and aquaculture. General information on fish farming that entail fingerling production, fish production systems, site assessments, feeds, culture species are provided. Aquaculture pamphlets and extension manuals are availed to the clients.

Who is eligible?

Citizens
Individual farmers
Associations
Registered companies

How do I get this service?

Visit the nearest District Animal Production Office

What supporting documents are required?

No supporting documents

How long will this service take?

30 minutes. However this depends on the amount of support required by the farmer

How much does it cost?

It is free

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, Agriculture, Food Security

Keywords

fingerling production, fish production systems, site assessments, feeds, culture species

Ministry submitting this Service

Ministry of Agriculture

Where can I get more information on this Service

Department of Animal Production
Private Bag 0032
Plot 4071, Mmaraka Road
Gaborone
Botswana
Tel. (+267 3689625/9022/9225
Fax. (+267) 3951120

Call Centre:
Tel. 17755
Email. moa17755 [at] gov.bw (moa17755[at]gov[dot]bw )

Opening hours are from 07:30 to 12:45 then 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except on public holidays.

Agricultural land utilization

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Overview

Provision of technical services on land assessment for agricultural purpose, land suitability, soil fertility, land rehabilitation and land identification. The service also focuses on implementation of agricultural land use plans in collaboration with other stakeholders.

Who is eligible?

Farmers
Government departments
Other stakeholders (e.g NGO)

How do I get this service?

Visit the nearest District Agricultural Office to access this service

What supporting documents are required?

Certified copy of National Identity Card (Omang)
Cerified copy of Landboard Certificate
Request letter from the customer or stakeholder

How long will this service take?

14 days

Where can I obtain this service?

Visit the nearest District Agricultural Office or Sub District Agricultural Offices

How much does it cost?

No cost

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, Agriculture, Food Security.

Keywords

soils, soil fertility, land assessment, land rehabilitation, agricultural land use plans

Ministry submitting this Service

Ministry of Agriculture

Where can I get more information on this Service

For more information, please contact the District Agricultural Coordinators

The Chief Land Utilization Officer (HQ)
Department of Crop Production
Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security Headquarters
Plot 4701 Mmaraka Road
3rd Floor, Office No. 331
Private Bag 00435
Gaborone
Botswana

Tel. (+267) 3689394
Fax. (+267) 5907057

Call Centre:
Tel.17755
Email. moa17755 [at] gov.bw (moa17755[at]gov[dot]bw)

Opening hours: 07:30 to 12:45 then 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday except public holidays.

Project Appraisal

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Overview

This service is meant to assist organizations and individual farmers who want an evaluation report for their project for several reasons. These reasons can include applying for funding for a new project, settling appeals and disputes, determining project viability and performance, and redirecting and allocating resources.

Who is eligible?

Citizens & non-citizens.

How do I get this service?

Visit the nearest District Agribusiness Promotion Offices for submission of developed business plans and historic performance records for existing projects.
Organizations and individual farmers will then use their final reports to address their specific problems.

What supporting documents are required?

Proof of residence (a certified copy of their resident permit for non-citizens).
A certified copy of a valid National Identity Card (Omang) for citizens
A business plan (for both new and existing projects).
Historic performance records (for existing projects).

How long will this service take?

Two (2) months from the date of submission of the business plan.

How much does it cost?

No cost.

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, Agriculture, Food Security.

Keywords

Agricultural business management plan, management plan guidance.

Synonyms

Agricultural project evaluation

Ministry submitting this Service

Ministry of Agriculture

Where can I get more information on this Service

Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security
Department of Agribusiness Promotion
Private Bag 00298
Gaborone
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 3689706/3689709
Fax. (+267) 3972381
Call Centre

Tel. 17755
Email. moa17755 [at] gov.bw

Opening hours: 07:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday except, public holiday.

Preparation of a Business Plan

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Overview

This service is meant to assist farmers in developing comprehensive business plans. The provision of this service empowers farmers with business planning skills. When completed, the farmer submits a business plan to funding institutions or keeps it safe for future reference.

Who is eligible?

Citizens & non-citizens.

How do I get this service?

Visit the nearest District Agribusiness Promotion Offices for guidance on the development of the business plan.
Develop and submit the business plan.

What supporting documents are required?

A valid National Identity Card (Omang) for citizens (certified copy)
A valid Residence Work Permit for non-citizens(certified copy)
Land Right Certificate (for leased or allocated by Land-Board authorities) (certified copy)
Proof of Land Lease Agreement for Land signed by both parties (if leasing) (certified copy)
Proof of Water Right Certificate from Water Apportionment Board (if applicable to the intended project) (certified copy)
A Land Suitability Assessment report by relevant departments(certified copy)
Relevant documents (including management C.V.’s for the employees of the project) if it is a start-up project
Past project performance accounts (includes inventory and value of assets) if it is for an expansion or resuscitation and;
Proof of Finance from potential financer

How long will this service take?

Approximately two (2) weeks depending on how quickly relevant documents are submitted.

How much does it cost?

No cost.

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, Agriculture, Food Security.

Keywords

Agricultural business management plan, management plan guidance

Ministry submitting this Service

Ministry of Agriculture

Where can I get more information on this Service

Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security
Department of Agribusiness Promotion
Division of Farm Management
Private Bag 00298
Gaborone
Tel: (+267) 368 9706/(+267) 3689709
Fax: (+267) 3689893

Or
Call Centre:
Tel.17755
Email. moa17755 [at] gov.bw

Opening hours: 07:30 to 12:45 then 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

Business Plan Appraisal for Farming

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Overview

This service is meant to assess business plans for those farmers who want to apply to financial institutions for funding for start-ups or to rescale (expand, modify, abandon or replace) a project or their existing businesses. The farmer is intensively involved during the assessment process for ownership and is expected to explain and translate some issues that may prove to be difficult for the officer to easily understand.

Who is eligible?

Citizen and Non-Citizen farmer with:

A reliable water source (excluding rain-fed production).
A potential financier.
An existing project (for those who want to use it to manage or rescale their existing project).

How do I get this service?

Submit developed business plan for review at the District Agribusiness Promotion Office.
Once the assessment of the business plan is complete, the business plan is returned to the farmer who will then submit it to the financial institution to apply for funding or use it as a reference tool for rescaling of an existing project.

What supporting documents are required?

Proof of residence (a certified copy of resident permit for non- citizens).
A certified copy of a valid National Identity Card (Omang) for citizens.
A Land Rights Certificate (leased or allocated by Landboard Authorities).
A developed business plan.
A land assessment report by relevant departments.

How long will this service take?

Two (2) weeks.

How much does it cost?

No cost.

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, Agriculture, Food Security.

Keywords

Business plan appraisal for farming, farming business plan, funding for start-ups, expand, modify, abandon or replace business plan.

Ministry submitting this Service

Ministry of Agriculture

Where can I get more information on this Service

Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security
Department of Agribusiness Promotion
Private Bag 00298
Gaborone
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 3689706/3689709
Fax. (+267) 3689893

Call Centre
Tel. 17755
Email. moa17755 [at] gov.bw

The opening hours: 07:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

Analytical Testing of Soil, Plants, Fertilisers, Water and Animal Feeds

Read more about Analytical Testing of Soil, Plants, Fertilisers, Water and Animal Feeds

Overview

Analytical services are provided on agricultural and related materials (soils, animal feeds, plants, fertilisers and irrigation water).

Who is eligible?

Researchers.
Subsistence farmers.
Commercial farmers.
Young farmers.
Parastatals.
Other government departments.
Private agencies.

How do I get this service?

Complete Soil sample submission form for soil and fertiliser samples.
Complete Plant sample submission form for plant and animal feed samples.
Submit samples with the relevant completed application form to the laboratory for testing. (See address below).
After evaluation of the test results, a report will be dispatched to the applicant in the form of a report.
If required, the test results can be explained to applicants by a laboratory officer.

What supporting documents are required?

Certified copy of Valid National Identity Card (Omang).
Young farmers need to produce a letter (confirming that they are the youth in that district) written by the District Agricultural Office.

How long will this service take?

Fourteen to Twenty-one (14 to 21) working days.

Where can I obtain this service?

Visit the nearest District Crop Production Office and District Animal Production Office.

Opening hours: 07:30 to 12:45 then 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday except public holidays.

How much does it cost?

Table 1: Cost for Soil and Fertiliser Analysis per sample

Analysis	Price (BWP)
Calcium	57.10
Magnesium	53.05
Phosphorus	21.35
Potassium	45.85
Sodium	45.85
Copper	48.15
Iron	48.15
Manganese	48.85
Zinc	47.40
Cation Exchange Capacity	84.25
PH	36.10
Organic Carbon	66.80
Particle size	859.90
Electrical Conductivity	36.00

Table 2: Cost for Animal Feed and Plant Herbage analysis sample

Analysis	Price (BWP )
Calcium	85.45
Magnesium	85.55
Phosphorus	78.30
Potassium	84.55
Sodium	85.00
Copper	90.40
Iron	91.45
Manganese	91.30
Zinc	91.25
Nitrogen (Crude Protein)	74.95
Crude Fibre	77.45
Acid Detergent Lignin	30.50
Nutral Detergent Fibre	39.80
Crude fat	68.25
Dry matter	53.30
Ash	53.70
Organic Matter	50.80
In Vitro digestibility	146.00
NDF Nitrogen	114.75
Acid Detergent Fibre	25.75

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, Agriculture, Food Security.

Keywords

soils, animal feeds, plants, fertilisers, irrigation water, agricultural materials, laboratory for testing, Analytical services.

Ministry submitting this Service

Ministry of Agriculture

Where can I get more information on this Service

The Coordinator

Soil and Plant Analytical Laboratory
Department of Agricultural Research
Private Bag 0033.
Gaborone,
Botswana.
Tel. (+267) 3668100 ext.: 8136/43/48
Fax.(+267) 3928965

Call Centre: 17755

Email. moa17755 [at] gov.bw (moa17755[at]gov[dot]bw)

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