Ministry of Agriculture

Cluster Fencing Application Through ISPAAD

Overview

Farmers can apply for assistance through a 100% government subsidy on the cost of fencing material. The provision of field fencing will be modeled around an enclosed drift fence concept to exclude animals from arable fields. This assistance is provided through The Integrated Support Programme for Arable Agriculture Development (ISPAAD).

Who is eligible?
  • Citizens and Non-citizens aged 18 years and above.
  • Applicants should have access to land (proof of ownership or leasehold). In case of leasehold, the lease period should not be less than 50 years.
How do I get this service?
  • Submit the relevant supporting documents to the District Crop Production offices.
  • Extensive consultations will be undertaken with farming communities and local authorities on clustering of fields to promote collective ownership of the fence.
  • Feasibility studies will then be undertaken to confirm the suitability of the proposed area and the alignment of the perimeter fence.
  • The Cluster Committee will then apply to the Land Board for the cluster fencing.
What supporting documents are required?
  • Certified copy of valid National Identity Card (Omang).
  • Certified copy of Work permit and Residence permit
  • Certified copy of Land board certificate, lease or title deed.
  • Cluster constitution.
How long will this service take?

Three (3) months.  

Related Documents
ISPAAD Guidelines Revised May 2013 (2.93 MB)
Agricultural_Management_Associations_Act ChP 3508 (13 KB)
District Crop Production Offices_0 (278.2 KB)
How much does it cost?

This service is free of charge through a 100% government subsidy.

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Cluster fencing, fencing material, ISPAAD, Government fencing, Government Fencing Subsidy.

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Agriculture
Where can I get more information on this Service

ISPAAD Coordinator
Department of Crop Production                               
Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security Head Quarters
Plot 4701 Mmaraka Road
3rd Floor, Office No. 301
Private Bag 00435                                                  
Gaborone
Botswana                                                                                                                    
Tel. (+267) 3689305
E-mail: dcp [at] gov.bw

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

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

Business Plan Appraisal for Farming

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.

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How much does it cost?

No cost.

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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.

Bull Fertility Testing

Overview

This service provides bull fertility testing for farmers upon their request.

Who is eligible?

Citizen farmers

How do I get this service?
  • A request should be made by the farmer for the Animal Production Officer to visit the farm to conduct the test. ​
  • After testing the bulls, each bull is issued with a certificate with its status.
  • The fee per bull is paid after the test is completed at the nearest Animal Production Office.
What supporting documents are required?
  • A valid National Identity Card (O​mang).
  • A Brand Certificate (shows ownership).
  • A Pedigree Certificate (for commercial farmers).​
How long will this service take?

30 minutes per bull.

How much does it cost?

The cost of the test per bull is BWP 175.00.

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Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Agriculture
Where can I get more information on this Service

Contact the nearest Animal Production

Department of Animal Production

Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security
Private Bag 0032 
Plot 4701, Mmaraka Road
Gaboro​ne
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 3689625
Fax. (+267) 3951120

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. ​

Brand Certificate Application

Overview

This service allows Livestock Keepers to apply for a brand certificate which is used for identification of their livestock as well as for proof of ownership in line with the Branding of Cattle Act CAP 36:02. The service involves new registration, renewal and transfer of the brand certificate. B​rand certificates are valid for 10 years.

Who is eligible?
  • Citizens
  • Non-citizens
  • Companies
How do I get this service?
  • Applicants should visit the office with the relevant supporting documents and pay the applicable fee to the officer present at the District Office.
  • The brand certificate will then be issued to the applicant.
What supporting documents are required?
  • A valid national identification card (Omang) or a birth certificate for under 16 years citizens.
  • A valid resident permit and valid passport for non-citizens.
  • A valid Company’s Registration certificate for companies.​
How long will this service take?

In Gaborone or at Assistant Registrar designated district offices, the brand certificate can be issued in thirty (30) minutes and five (5) working days for other district offices.

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How much does it cost?
  • BWP 10.00 for keeper registration. (see Livestock Registration)
  • BWP 50.00 for a new application, renewal, transfer or additional copy.
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Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Agriculture
Where can I get more information on this Service

DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY SERVICES – OUTSTATIONS NUMBERS

PRINCIPAL VETERINARY OFFICER

Private Bag 364

Maun

Tel: 686 0236/7

Direct: 686 1366

Fax: 686 0315

PRINCIPAL VETERINARY OFFICER (A)

Private Bag 12

Lobatse

TEL: 533 0244

DIRECT: 533 0243

FAX: 533 3255

 

PRINCIPAL VETERINARY OFFICER (F)

Private Bag 008

LOBATSE

TEL: 530 0386

FAX: 533 2265/3255

Mogoditsane Veterinary Office

TEL; 317 0766

PRINCIPAL VETERINARY OFFICER

P O BOX 14

Gantsi

TEL; 6596158/381/191/997

FAX: 659 6620/6121

PRINCIPAL VETERINARY OFFICER

Private Bag 8

Selibe-Phikwe

TEL; 261 0890 / 2610 562

FAX: 261 0191

PRINCIPAL VETERINARY OFFICER (F)

P O BOX 19

Francistown

TEL: 241 3425/090

DIRECTOR; 241 3512

FAX: 241 4615

 

Maokatumo Veterinary Office

TEL: 4958679

PRINCIPAL VETERINARY OFFICER

P O BOX 4

Molepolole

TEL; 5820304/689

DIRECT: 592 0296/5921296

FAX: 5920684/300

 

PRINCIPAL VETERINARY OFFICER

P O BOX 223

Letlhakeng

TEL: 5943 034/217

PRINCIPAL VETERINARY OFFICER (A)

P O BOX 1159

Francistown

TEL: 241 4499

FAX; 241 4427

Artesia Vet Office

TEL: 575 0802

DEPUTY DIRECTOR (BNVL)

Private Bag 0035

GABORONE

TEL: 3928816 / 3928716

FAX: 3928956

 

PRINCIPAL VETERINARY OFFICER

P O BOX 20

Kanye

TEL: 544 0365/2534

FAX: 544 0242

PRINCIPAL VETERINARY OFFICER

P O BOX 463

Goodhope

TEL: 5404 403

PRINCIPAL VETERINARY OFFICER (A)

Private Bag 002

Maun

TEL: 686 0193

PRINCIPAL

MITI

Private Bag 0045

LOBATSE

TEL; 533 0671

FAX; 533 2259

PRINCIPAL VETERINARY OFFICER

Gaborone Field Office

P O Box 10019

GABORONE

TEL; 397 4152/3913 699

FAX;397 2070

 

PRINCIPAL VETERINARY OFFICER

P O Box 151

Kasane

TEL; 625 0244

FAX; 625 0369/624

Marapong Vet Office

TEL: 298 1091

PRINCIPAL VETERINARY OFFICER

PRINCIPAL VETERINARY OFFICER

P O BOX 51

PRINCIPAL VETERINARY OFFICER

P O BOX 50

KOPONG VET OFFICE

TEL: 396 9027

FAX: 310 4232

 

The Director
Department of Veterinary Services
Private Bag 0032
Gaborone,
Botswana
Tel:(+267)3689504
Fax:(+267)3689893
 

Registrar of Brands
Ground Floor, Office 23
Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security Headquarters
Private Bag 0032
Gaborone, Botswana
Tel.(+267)3689135/9134
Fax.(+267) 3972177
E-mail: DVS [at] gov.bw (DVS[at]gov[dot]bw)​​

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

Bee Keeping Development Services

Overview

Beekeeping development is tasked to provide the following services:

  • Facilitate the establishment of beekeeping projects.
  • Transfer of technologies in order to maximize production and promote commercialisation of the beekeeping industries.
  • Conduct demonstrations, farm walks and field days to enhance technology adoption.
  • Assist the public to capture bees.
  • Appraise farmer's projects.
  • Facilitate formation of producer associations. 
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Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Agriculture
Where can I get more information on this Service

DISTRCIT/VILLAGE

POSTAL ADDRESS

TELEPHONE NUMBER

Letlhakane

Private Bag 11 Letlhakane

  (+267)

2978299/2978081

Maun

P O Box 6 Maun

  (+267)

6860236/6840258

Francistown

P O Box 778 Francistown

  (+267)

2412386/2412118

Selibe Phikwe

Private Bag 008 Selibe Phikwe

  (+267)

2610562

Serowe

P O Box 64 Serowe

 (+267)

4630344/4631054

Mochudi

P O Box 342 Mochudi

   (+267)           5777288/5777075

Mahalapye

P O Box 50 Mahalapye

 (+267)

4710259/4710286/4711579

Molepolole

P O Box 4 Molepolole

  (+267)

5920304/5920689

Gaborone Village

P O Box 10019 Gaborone

   (+267)

3974152/3956249/3972927/3972070  

Gaborone Headquarters

Private Bag 0032 Gaborone

   (+267)

3689617/3689620/3181069

Lobatse

Private Bag 12

   (+267)

5330244/5300386

Kanye

P O Box 20 Kanye

   (+267)

  5440365/544391/5440421

Jwaneng

P O Box 17 Jwaneng

   (+267)

5803202/5880981

Tsabong

P O Box 72 Tsabong

     (+267) 6540212/6540272/6540278/6540493

Hukuntsi

P O Box 62 Hukuntsi

     (+267)

  6510260/6510045/6510276

Gantsi

P O Box 14 Gantsi

    (+267)

6596381/6596158

 

Palapye

P O Box 1429 Palapye

    (+267)

4920741/4924740/4924739

              

Tonota

Private Bag T13 Tonota

     (+267) 2485352

Tutume

P O Box 48 Tutume

 

  (+267)

2987167/2987436/2987076

Mmathethe

P O Box 70 Mmathethe

    (+267)

5400086/5400166

Masunga

P O Box 269 Masunga

     (+267)

2489552/2489181

Sehithwa

P O Box 154 Sehithwa

     (+267)

6872064

Letlhakeng

P O Box 223 Letlhakeng

     (+267)

5943034

Rakops

P O Box  40

Rakops

     (+267)

2975121

Moshupa

PO Box 20 Kanye

     (+267)

5449505

Ramotswa

P O Box V1158 Ramotswa

     (+267)

5391444

Kang

P O Box 129 Kang

    (+267)

6517039

Kasane

P O Box 151 Kasane

     (+267)

6250244/6250363

Thamaga

P O Box 1068 Thamaga

    (+267)

5999417

Nata

P O Box 200 Nata

      (+267)

6211231

Charleshill

P O Box 67 Charleshill

       (+267)

6592015

Goodhope

Private Bag 002 Goodhope

        (+267)

5404225/5404

Mmadinare

Private Bag 008 Selibe Phikwe

        (+267)

2617558

 

Animal Slaughtering

Overview

The Government provides facilities where people may bring animals for slaughtering.

Who is eligible?

Citizens and residents. 

How do I get this service?

Visit the Kgotla with animal registration documents and the animal(s) to be slaughtered, one day before the proposed slaughter date to the Kgosi to prove ownership.

What supporting documents are required?
  • Animal registration documents.
  • Valid National Identity Card (Omang).
  • Residence Permit (for non-citizens).
How long will this service take?

One (1) working day.

Where can I obtain this service?

Please contact your preferred Local Authority Offices, the contact information for which is available:

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How much does it cost?

The fees vary from council to council. 

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Keywords

Animals for slaughtering, kgotla animal registration, slaughtering

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Agriculture
Where can I get more information on this Service

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

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