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    The Agri-Business Sector in Botswana 2024

    Charles Chinya | Botswana | 18 November 2024

    The Agri-Business Sector in Botswana 2018

    Alex Conradie | Botswana | 01 March 2018

    The Agri-Business Sector in Botswana 2015

    Alex Conradie | Botswana | 28 April 2015

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    Report Coverage

    This report on the agribusiness sector in Botswana includes information on crop and livestock production, horticulture and food processing. It looks at the sector’s economic contribution and size, crop yields and exports. The report includes information on the effect of the ban of fruit and vegetable imports to protect and develop the local industry, key investment sectors and cooperation with other countries. There is also information on notable players, government support and influencing factors. The report includes profiles of 14 companies such as state-owned Botswana Meat Commission, and farming and processing companies such as Senn Foods, Selebi Phikwe, Bolux and Brookside Farm.

    Introduction

    • Botswana’s agriculture sector includes commercial, communal and traditional production of crops and livestock, and is dominated by traditional farming.
    • Livestock production accounts for 80% of agriculture income and crops 20%.
    • The major crops farmed are sorghum, maize, and millet.
    • Horticulture production has increased due to an import ban on vegetables.
    • Agriculture’s contribution to GDP remained static at 1.6% in 2023.
    • Botswana’s climate is arid to semi-arid with erratic rainfall leading to droughts that affect agriculture production.
    • Access to water resources and irrigation infrastructure is limited.
    • The government’s financial support programmes seek to make the agriculture sector more productive, sustainable, and technology-driven, improve income for the rural population, and achieve food security.

    Trends

    • Continuous government financial support programmes.
    • Government desire to have private sector development of agriculture value chains.
    • Improved vegetable production due to an import ban on certain vegetables.
    • Increased use of new technologies although still not widely used.
    • Increasing export beef revenues.
    • Increasing exports of live cattle.
    • Reduction of import bill on vegetables.

    Opportunities

    •  Investments in apps and software.
    • Beef production and cattle breeding.
    • Building and renting or leasing out storage and handling facilities close to slaughterhouses.
    • Export opportunities especially to sub-Saharan Africa.
    • Grain production.
    • Medium and large horticulture production.
    • Packaging and labelling.
    • Processing of pet food, and meat and vegetable canning.
    • Setting up value addition processing of livestock hides and skins.
    • Supply and erection of irrigation infrastructure.
    • Supply of farm mechanisation.
    • Supply of production inputs, chemical and medicines.
    • Technology applications such as drones for surveying, security and livestock control remain untapped.

    Challenges

    • Botswana is prone to cyclical droughts.
    • Crop production is mostly rain-fed, which leaves crops susceptible to extreme weather conditions.
    • Farmers (especially communal farmers) face high transport costs due to poor road connectivity.
    • High incidence of livestock theft.
    • Inferior tilling technologies.
    • Lack of professional technical skills
    • Lack of quality control in the horticulture sector results in poor quality of produce delivered.
    • Low access to water resources.
    • Low crop production volumes and efficiency.
    • Most agricultural land is underutilised.
    • Post-harvest storage facilities are inadequate.
    • Prevalent occurrences of pests and diseases.
    • Relatively poor soil quality.
    • The cost of agricultural inputs has been steadily rising over the years.

    Outlook

    • Botswana aims to increase agriculture production through measures taken for plant crop health and protection, soil conservation and technologies and modern farming methods.
    • Private sector production, processing, marketing, and distribution activities are expected to develop.
    • Domestic demand for fruit and vegetables is high, and is forecast to continue to increase.
    • Local production of vegetables has increased since the ban on imports of vegetables.
    • The government is providing various assistance programmes for the development of the horticulture sector.
    • Reduced maize and sorghum harvests in 2024 will increase imports of these products.
    • Droughts, limited access to water, and high prices of feeds, fertilisers, pesticides, chemicals, and medicines could pose a threat to the development and growth of the agriculture sector.

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    Table of Contents

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    1. INTRODUCTION 1
    2. COUNTRY INFORMATION 1
    3. DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY 3
    3.1. Industry Value Chain 6
    3.2. Geographic Position 9
    3.3. Size of the Industry 9
    4. LOCAL 11
    4.1. State of the Industry 11
    4.2. Notable Players 20
    4.3. Trade 22
    4.4. Corporate Actions 24
    4.5. Regulations 24
    4.6. Enterprise Development and Social Development 25
    5. AFRICA 25
    6. INTERNATIONAL 30
    7. INFLUENCING FACTORS 33
    7.1. Unforeseen Events 33
    7.2. Climate Change 33
    7.3. Economic Environment 34
    7.4. Stock Theft 35
    7.5. Labour 35
    7.6. Environmental Issues 36
    7.7. Technology, R&D, Innovation 37
    7.8. Government Support 38
    7.9. Input Costs 41
    8. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT 42
    8.1. Competition 42
    8.2. Barriers to Entry 42
    9. INDUSTRY SUMMARY 43
    10. OUTLOOK 44
    11. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 44
    12. REFERENCES 45
    12.1. Publications 45
    12.2. Websites 45
    ANNEXURE 1 47
    Industry Legislation 47
    APPENDIX 1 48
    Summary of Notable Players 48
    COMPANY PROFILES 52
    BOKOMO (BOTSWANA) (PTY) LTD 52
    BOLUX GROUP (PTY) LTD 54
    BOTSWANA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD 57
    BROOKSIDE FARM (PTY) LTD 62
    COTTESLOE CONSULTANTS (PTY) LTD 64
    CROSSCORN (PTY) LTD 66
    FOODS (BOTSWANA) (PTY) LTD 67
    LANGDON ORGANIC (PTY) LTD 70
    NOKA FARM (PTY) LTD 72
    SEED CO INTERNATIONAL LTD 74
    SELEBI PHIKWE CITRUS (PTY) LTD 77

    Report Coverage

    The report on the Agri-Business sector in Botswana discusses horticulture and the growing of crops, government support for the sector, and other factors that influence current and future production. Profiles for five role players are provided including Langdon Organic Farms (Pty) Ltd which trades as Go Fresh! In its greenhouse operations in Gabarone and Maun, 100 tons of fresh produce is cultivated every year. Also profiled is Noka Farm (Pty) Ltd which cultivates only 60 hectares of its total farming area of 157.22 hectares.

    Introduction

    Although the agricultural sector contributed only 2.1% to Botswana’s GDP in 2017 according to figures published by the country’s central bank, the sector is the mainstay of the rural economy. World Bank data shows that 42% of Botswana’s population live in rural areas, while, according to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), around 70% of rural households depend on subsistence farming for their livelihood. The agricultural sector provided employment to 25.7% of the labour force in 2017, which equates to about 290,400 people. However, Botswana’s crop production potential is very low as a result of its semi-arid climate, low soil fertility in most areas, and low and erratic rainfall.

    Strengths

    • Botswana spends a relatively high share of its agricultural GDP on agricultural research.
    • High levels of government support.

    Weaknesses

    • 46% of agricultural land is underutilised or not utilised at all.
    • A lack of roads connecting farms to markets leads to increased transport costs.
    • Botswana’s crop production is dominated by rain-fed subsistence farming carried out by farmers using the traditional system, which increases vulnerability to adverse weather conditions.
    • Lack of marketing facilities.
    • Loss of crops due to wildlife in certain areas.
    • Low levels of farming skills and low productivity levels among most smallholder farmers.
    • Most horticultural farmers cannot afford to invest in modern farming technology and there is a lack of cooperation between them.
    • Most of Botswana’s demand for agricultural produce is met through imports, mainly from South Africa.
    • Post-harvest handling facilities are inadequate, while there is a lack of facilities to process fresh fruit and vegetables.
    • Production costs are high, mainly because most production inputs are imported.
    • The absence of quality grading and sorting leads to lower prices for fresh fruit and vegetables.
    • The lack of a policy in the horticultural sub-sector constrains growth.
    • The pace of commercialisation is slow.

    Opportunities

    • Assistance provided through foreign aid.
    • Milled grain must contain a minimum proportion of locally-grown grain.
    • Occasional restrictions on the importation of certain horticultural crops.
    • Provision of inputs by the government.
    • The use of treated wastewater for irrigation should increase the area of land used for growing crops.
    • The Zambezi Integrated Agro-Commercial Development Project ZIACDP at Pandamatenga should increase the area under commercial farming by 45,000ha.

    Threats

    • Drought, because crops are mainly rain-fed.
    • Worsening climatic conditions, reduced soil fertility and increased desertification.

    Outlook

    According to the Macro Poverty Outlook report, Botswana’s agricultural sector is expected to grow by 1.8% in 2018 and by 2.0% in 2019 as a result of higher production due to improved weather conditions. The Assistant Minister of Agricultural Development and Food Security, Kgotla Autlwetse, said in October 2017 that Botswana aims to have a commercially successful agricultural sector by 2025. This will be achieved by creating a modern and productive sector through the use of science, technology, innovation and indigenous knowledge. However, as discussed under Environmental Concerns, climate change could pose a threat to the development and future success of the country’s agricultural sector.

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    Table of Contents

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    1. INTRODUCTION 1
    2. COUNTRY INFORMATION 1
    2.1. Geographic Position 2
    3. DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY 3
    3.1. Industry Value Chain 4
    4. SIZE OF THE INDUSTRY 7
    5. STATE OF THE INDUSTRY 9
    5.1. Local 9
    5.1.1. Corporate Actions 13
    5.1.2. Regulations 13
    5.2. Continental 14
    5.3. International 15
    6. INFLUENCING FACTORS 15
    6.1. Government Support 15
    6.2. Environmental Concerns 19
    6.3. Economic Environment 20
    6.4. Foreign Aid 20
    6.5. Labour 21
    6.6. Technology, Research and Development (R&D) and Innovation 21
    7. COMPETITION 22
    7.1. Barriers to Entry 22
    8. SWOT ANALYSIS 23
    9. OUTLOOK 24
    10. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 24
    11. REFERENCES 25
    11.1. Publications 25
    11.2. Websites 25
    COMPANY PROFILES 27
    ADAM\'S APPLE (PTY) LTD 27
    BOTSWANA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD 28
    LANGDON ORGANIC FARMS (PTY) LTD 33
    NOKA FARM (PTY) LTD 36
    SEED CO INTERNATIONAL LTD 38

    Report Coverage

    The report on the Growing of Crops and Horticulture in Botswana describes the local agricultural sector, government attempts to support and improve crop production and factors influencing the success of the sector. The report also profiles five stakeholders including state-owned enterprise, the Botswana Development Corporation Ltd (BDC) and the country’s major supplier of seeds, Seed Co International Ltd.\r\n

    Introduction

    This report focuses on the agricultural sector in Botswana. The contribution of agriculture to GDP in Botswana has declined drastically, from 40% at Independence in 1966 to 2.3% in 2013, mainly due to rapid growth in the mining sector. Agriculture is the mainstay of the rural economy, with 38% of the population living in rural areas, and it offers employment to 30% of Botswana’s employable population. However, owing to low crop production, food for domestic consumption has to be met by imports, and during periods of drought imports may increase to 90% of total demand.

    Strengths

    • High levels of government support.

    Weaknesses

    • An aging farming population.
    • Farming is still mainly rain-fed.
    • Inadequate storage capacity at BAMB.
    • Inadequate use of technology.
    • Limited access to low-cost labour.
    • Low levels of skills among smallholder farmers.
    • Production costs are high, mainly due to the fact that 99% of production inputs are imported.

    Opportunities

    • Development of the agro-processing sector.
    • Increased availability of water for irrigation from newly-built dams.
    • The implementation of a new business model by the Botswana Horticultural Market (BHM).

    Threats

    • Adverse climatic conditions such as low and erratic rainfall and high temperatures.
    • Effects of climate change: a rise in average temperature of up to 2°C by 2015 and a decline in river flows of up to 13%.
    • For subsistence farming, the continuation of government food rations.

    Outlook

    Analysts concur that Botswana has agricultural growth potential, which can be successfully realised if agricultural production and associated activities are undertaken on a commercial basis, thus allowing for reinvestment and expansion. The implementation of a new business model by the Botswana Horticultural Market in an effort to improve the market for horticultural farmers, as well as the development of the agro-processing sector hold particular promise. However, as discussed under Environmental Concerns, climate change could pose a threat to the success of the country’s agricultural and horticultural sectors.

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    Table of Contents

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    PAGE
    1. INTRODUCTION 1
    2. DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY 1
    2.1. Industry Value Chain 2
    2.2. Geographic Position 6
    3. SIZE OF THE INDUSTRY 8
    4. STATE OF THE INDUSTRY 10
    4.1. Local 10
    4.1.1. Corporate Actions 11
    4.1.2. Regulations 12
    4.2. Continental 12
    4.3. International 15
    5. INFLUENCING FACTORS 15
    5.1. Economic Environment 15
    5.2. Government Support 15
    5.3. Information Technology and Technology 18
    5.4. Labour Resources 18
    5.5. Environmental Concerns 19
    6. COMPETITION 20
    6.1. Barriers to Entry 20
    6.2. Research and Development (R&D) and Innovation 20
    7. SWOT ANALYSIS 21
    8. OUTLOOK 22
    9. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 22
    10. REFERENCES 23
    10.1. Publications 23
    10.2. Websites 24
    COMPANY PROFILES 25
    ADAM\'S APPLE (PTY) LTD 25
    BOTSWANA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD 26
    LANGDON ORGANIC FARMS (PTY) LTD 30
    SEED CO INTERNATIONAL LTD 33

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