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Gov't tightens farmer subsidy rules, adds insurance

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 | 20 Views |

The government has reshaped its support system for arable farmers, introducing new rules aimed at keeping the long-running subsidy programme alive whilst addressing problems that had accumulated over many years.

Instead of cutting help to farmers, the new model will reportedly aim to improve the system's efficiency, reduce costs, and deliver inputs more reliably during the 2025–2026 season.

Acting Minister of Lands and Agriculture Dr Edwin Dikoloti told Parliament recently that the old subsidy structure had reached a breaking point.

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Gov't tightens farmer subsidy rules, adds insurance

The government has reshaped its support system for arable farmers, introducing new rules aimed at keeping the long-running subsidy programme alive whilst addressing problems that had accumulated over many years.

This is not reversal born of weakness- Salakae

Batlokwa reject Tlokweng expansion plan

Enough is enough – Kgosi Gaborone

CoA dismisses Meswele convicts' appeal against 40-year imprisonment

‘Insurance killer’ case leaves family in ruins

Serowe police probe Mogorosi tragedy

Man found seriously injured by Letlhakane roadside

Traditional doctor found hanging in a tree in Tewane

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