Non-Citizens benefit unfairly from livestock support scheme :: Mmegi Online

A government livestock support initiative introduced to cushion farmers against the effects of drought has come under scrutiny after an audit revealed that non-citizens, companies, and non-compliant retailers improperly benefited from the programme, contrary to established guidelines.

The Livestock Support Scheme was implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture following the declaration of a moderate drought year by the President during the 2021/2022 period. The declaration was made on the recommendation of the Botswana Vulnerability Assessment Committee (BVAC), prompting government intervention to assist struggling farmers.

As part of the drought relief measures, the Ministry introduced a 15% subsidy on livestock feed for extensive grazing livestock farmers. The subsidy was effective from 1 August 2022 to 31 January 2023 and was intended to ease the financial burden on farmers affected by poor grazing conditions and rising feed costs.

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Non-Citizens benefit unfairly from livestock support scheme

A government livestock support initiative introduced to cushion farmers against the effects of drought has come under scrutiny after an audit revealed that non-citizens, companies, and non-compliant retailers improperly benefited from the programme, contrary to established guidelines.

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