June 17
Botswana: Ministry Starts Assessment of FMD-Impacted Farmers
The Ministry of Local Government and Traditional Affairs has instructed all District Councils in Foot and Mouth Disease affected areas to start a full assessment and registration… Read more »
Botswana: School Feeding Programme Advances Despite Supply Delays
The School Feeding Programme is being implemented fairly across Kanye District, despite ongoing challenges, particularly delays in the supply of key food commodities by suppliers.… Read more »
June 16
Botswana: Council Turns to Clean Energy and Farming to Unlock Revenue
Letlhakeng District Council has identified innovative approaches to strengthen its financial base and increase the revenue support grant. Read more »
April 23
Botswana: Meet Farmer Redefining Coffee Niche
Key figures and thinkers have defined agriculture as the most noble and essential human pursuit, emphasising that it is the foundation of civilization, the dignity of labour, the… Read more »
April 22
Botswana: Officials Warn of Illegal Phane Harvesting
Hordes of people across the country flock the environs of Tshimoyapula for Phane harvesting leaving the area depleted. Read more »
April 15
Botswana: Butchery Owners Seek Balance On FMD Control
Several butchery owners across Kgalagadi have expressed support for government's decision to suspend the slaughter of cloven-hoofed animals following the outbreak of Foot and Mouth… Read more »
April 14
Botswana: Collaborative Farming Initiatives Drives GDP Growth
Collaborative initiatives have the capacity to make agriculture the leading contributor to Botswana's Gross Domestic Product, Assistant Minister of Trade and Entrepreneurship… Read more »
March 31
Botswana: Boko Sets Sight On Export-Oriented Agricultural Reform
President Advocate Duma Boko has unveiled a transformative roadmap for the agricultural sector to move away from subsidy-driven dependency toward an enterprise-driven model aimed… Read more »
March 26
Botswana: Revamped Mpatlise App to Revitalise Agriculture
The launch of the revamped Mpatlise Application signals a step in advancing Botswana's digital transformation and revitalising the agricultural sector. Read more »
Botswana: FMD Prevalence Declines
Vaccination for Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) at Zone 6b, North of Bisoli Farm is at 95.5 per cent and at 96 per cent at Zone 3c - Maitengwe but a small number of cattle still show… Read more »
March 10
Botswana: Rising Food Prices Leave Many Struggling
Nearly one in two citizens struggles to access enough safe and nutritious food to live active, healthy and productive lives, says University of Botswana, human nutrition Professor… Read more »
March 09
Botswana: Govt Sets Aside P2.9m for Locust Control Campaign
Government has committed P2.9 million to a control campaign against African Migratory and Red Locusts currently threatening cereal crops and grazing lands in the Okavango and Chobe… Read more »
March 06
Botswana: Ministry Relocates More Than 200 Cattle
More than 200 cattle from Hereford were relocated to the Bray Community Farm as a way of containing the spread of Foot and Mouth Disease following the detection of the disease in… Read more »
March 03
Botswana: Second Phase of Foot and Mouth Disease Vaccinations Starts Today
The second phase of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccination and surveillance is scheduled to commence on March 4 in zones 3c and 6b, following the successful completion of the… Read more »
March 01
Botswana: Govt Feeds 400 000 Learners - Gaolathe
Botswana feeds nearly 400,000 learners each year through its school feeding programme, supported by over USD100 million about P1.3 billion in national funding. Read more »
February 25
Botswana: Artificial Insemination Services Benefit 591 Farmers in Okavango
Since 2019 a total of 591 farmers in the Okavango District have benefited from government-provided artificial insemination services through the Nokaneng Artificial Insemination… Read more »
February 05
Botswana: Relief for Farmer As Authorities Choose Vaccination Over Depopulation
Two previous Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreaks, one in 2013 and another in 2022, left Ms Rebecca Dube of Jackalas No. 1 devastated and almost pushed her back into poverty. Read more »
January 26
Botswana: Farmers On Edge As FMD Threat Looms Over Molopo River
The Molopo River is more than just a geographic boundary. For the farmers of southern Botswana, it is a lifeline that has suddenly become a liability. Read more »
November 18, 2025
Botswana: Precision Farming Challenge to Operators
Lack of knowledge on the use of precision farming implements such as the technologically advanced planters by self-taught operators has been identified as one of the primary… Read more »
