FCC horticulture market dream finally takes shape

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | 70 Views |

Residents of the country second city welcomed the development following the announcement

After years of plans to transform Francistown's horticulture sector and provide farmers with access to the formal market, the city's long-awaited horticulture aggregation market is finally becoming a reality.

The Francistown City Council (FCC) has confirmed that the old horticultural market facility located near Fire Services is currently undergoing refurbishment, following funding from the Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency (CEDA).

The facility, which had remained largely unused for decades, is expected to become a central trading hub where horticulture farmers can aggregate, store, and sell their produce in bulk.

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FCC horticulture market dream finally takes shape

After years of plans to transform Francistown's horticulture sector and provide farmers with access to the formal market, the city's long-awaited horticulture aggregation market is finally becoming a reality.

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