Agribiz Botswana
De Beers extends Okavango River Basin conservation contract
National Geographic Society and the international diamond miner De Beers have extended Okavango Eternal Partnership for five more years.
The new pact is building on...
Botswana Pushes Land Planning Beyond the Cities
Land development is taking on a broader economic role, as the government places greater emphasis on how spatial planning, infrastructure investment and land reform...
Eastfort Turns Pandamatenga’s Rain-Fed Fields Into a Horticulture Hub
Pandamatenga’s reputation as Botswana’s grain basket is being complemented by a growing horticulture business, as farmers turn to irrigation to produce vegetables for informal...
Rangeland Pressure Forces New Approach to Botswana’s Livestock Economy
Deteriorating grazing conditions are placing additional pressure on livestock production and rural livelihoods in Botswana’s North West District, prompting renewed efforts to restore communal...
FAO Backs Botswana’s Push to Build Potato Value Chain
Rising demand for potatoes in Botswana is creating an opportunity to strengthen domestic production and expand agribusiness, with the Food and Agriculture Organization of...
Citrus Seizure Sharpens Botswana’s Push for Local Produce
A 10,440kg consignment of naartjies destined for Shoprite has put Botswana’s citrus import controls under renewed scrutiny, as the government steps up enforcement while...
Recasting Agricultural Finance Around a Commercial Ecosystem
Botswana is rethinking how agricultural finance reaches the sector, with the government moving away from isolated farmer funding towards investment models built around viable...
Protected: From Diesel to Solar, Botswana Rethinks Farm Power
Reliable and affordable energy is emerging as a critical piece of Botswana’s agricultural growth equation, with the shift towards more commercially productive farming increasingly...
