Ten priorities for agricultural development in Botswana

Friday, August 10, 2018

Agriculture is taking centre stage in plans for the revival of Botswana’s economic diversification under the new leadership of President Mokgweetsi Eric Masisi. Getting agriculture moving in Botswana is a big task.

The spatial land reform of 2017 will leave many outstanding challenges; not least the importance of compensating farm owners and affected communities. But the biggest challenge is that, with new ownership patterns, the agriculture sector has a much diffuse base.

Today there are many small to medium-sized farms rather than a few major players.

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Ten priorities for agricultural development in Botswana

Agriculture is taking centre stage in plans for the revival of Botswana’s economic diversification under the new leadership of President Mokgweetsi Eric Masisi. Getting agriculture moving in Botswana is a big task.

The projects magazine in collaboration with Stanbic bank launched the future of mining summit 2024

MISA Botswana celebrates World Press Freedom day

Unlawful wounding turns to murder

Mahalapye suspected copper cable thief nabbed

TAFIC targets top four finish

Selefu

Selefu

Repatriation underway for seven SA Pilgrims

Stakeholders must step up veggie supply