Crop Production

Issuance of Plant, Plant products Import Permit/Phytosanitary Certificate

Overview

This service allows/enables Importers and Exporters to import/export plant and plant products. The permit is administered through Plant Protection Act CAP35:02.To import/export plants, plant products you must apply for an import permit and a Phytosanitary certificate respectively issued by the Division of Plant Protection. For one to be issued a Phytosanitary certificate s/he must meet the import conditions of the importing country. The import permit is valid for 6 months and can be used for multiple entry. The Phytosanitary certificate is valid for 2 weeks and used for single entry only.

Who is eligible?
  • Individuals (citizens and non-citizens)
  • Registered a company with Registrar of Companies for a Trading License
  • Registered business (Companies/Hawkers/Vendors)
How do I get this service?
  • Interested citizens and businesses are required to visit the nearest District Crop Production Office with relevant supporting documents.
  • Complete an application form to import the plant and plant products
  • Forms can be completed and send via email to MoAPlantPermits [at] gov.bw<
  • Pay the prescribed fee physically or at the District Crop Production Office or electronically at the following banking details:  
Bank Name Bank of Botswana
Branch    Gaborone
Swift Code B BOT BW GX
Account name Government of Botswana Remittance Account
Account number 0101000016620000/100001662000
Reference 0503-2342
  • If paying electronically proof of payment is required before a permit or Phytosanitary certificate are issued
  • For IMPORT of plant or plant product, provide the following details
  1. Name and address of importer (Physical or postal)
  2. Name and address of exporter (Physical or postal)
  3. Quantities and type of plants or plant products to be imported
  4. Port of entry
  5. Mode of transport
  • The plant or plant products to be imported shall be inspected to ensure that they meet the import conditions
What supporting documents are required?

For IMPORT of plant or plant product

  1. Proof of payment
  2. Completed Application form

For EXPORT of plant or plant product

  1. Provide import permit from importing country
  2. Apply for phytosanitary certificate
  3. The plant or plant products to be exported shall be inspected to ensure that they meet the import conditions of the importing country
  4. Proof of payment
  5. Completed Application form

For plant and plant products on TRANSIT provide:

  1. Permit from importing country
  2. Phytosanitary certificate from exporting country if required by the importing country
  3. Completed Application form
  4. Proof of payment
Related Documents
CHAPTER 3502 PLANT PROTECTION SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION-Plant Protection Regulations.pdf (39.46 KB)
District Crop Production Offices_0.pdf (278.2 KB)
IMPORT EXPORT PERMITS 2020 BROCHURE_1.pdf (781.48 KB)
PLANT PROTECTION CHAPTER 3502.pdf (301.69 KB)
APPLICATION FOR A PLANT HEALTH IMPORT PERMIT1.docx (28.44 KB)
Theme for this service
Crop Production
How much does it cost?

Up to 14 working days. However clients advised to apply 2 weeks in advance.

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, Agriculture, Food Security.

Keywords

plant and plant products, restriction on the importation, Agricultural Product Regulations, permit, phytosanitary

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Agricultural Development and food security

Issuance of Plant, Plant products Import Permit/Phytosanitary Certificate

Overview

This service allows/enables Importers and Exporters to import/export plant and plant products. The permit is administered through Plant Protection Act CAP35:02.To import/export plants, plant products you must apply for an import permit and a Phytosanitary certificate respectively issued by the Division of Plant Protection. For one to be issued a Phytosanitary certificate s/he must meet the import conditions of the importing country. The import permit is valid for 6 months and can be used for multiple entry. The Phytosanitary certificate is valid for 2 weeks and used for single entry only.

Who is eligible?
  • Individuals (citizens and non-citizens)
  • Registered a company with Registrar of Companies for a Trading License
  • Registered business (Companies/Hawkers/Vendors)
How do I get this service?
  • Interested citizens and businesses are required to visit the nearest District Crop Production Office with relevant supporting documents.
  • Complete an application form to import the plant and plant products
  • Forms can be completed and send via email to MoAPlantPermits [at] gov.bw<
  • Pay the prescribed fee physically or at the District Crop Production Office or electronically at the following banking details:  

Bank Name Bank of Botswana

Branch Gaborone

Swift Code B BOT BW GX

Account nameGovernment of Botswana Remittance Account

Account number0101000016620000/100001662000

Reference                    0503-2342

 

  • If paying electronically proof of payment is required before a permit or Phytosanitary certificate are issued
  • For IMPORT of plant or plant product, provide the following details
  1. Name and address of importer (Physical or postal)
  2. Name and address of exporter (Physical or postal)
  3. Quantities and type of plants or plant products to be imported
  4. Port of entry
  5. Mode of transport
  • The plant or plant products to be imported shall be inspected to ensure that they meet the import conditions
What supporting documents are required?

For IMPORT of plant or plant product

  1. Proof of payment
  2. Completed Application form

For EXPORT of plant or plant product

  1. Provide import permit from importing country
  2. Apply for phytosanitary certificate
  3. The plant or plant products to be exported shall be inspected to ensure that they meet the import conditions of the importing country
  4. Proof of payment
  5. Completed Application form

For plant and plant products on TRANSIT provide:

  1. Permit from importing country
  2. Phytosanitary certificate from exporting country if required by the importing country
  3. Completed Application form
  4. Proof of payment
Related Documents
CHAPTER 3502 PLANT PROTECTION SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION-Plant Protection Regulations.pdf (39.46 KB)
Theme for this service
Crop Production
How much does it cost?

Up to 14 working days. However clients advised to apply 2 weeks in advance.

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, Agriculture, Food Security.

Keywords

plant and plant products, restriction on the importation, Agricultural Product Regulations, permit, phytosanitary

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Agricultural Development and food security

Issuance of Plant, Plant products Import Permit/Phytosanitary Certificate

Overview

This service allows/enables Importers and Exporters to import/export plant and plant products. The permit is administered through Plant Protection Act CAP35:02.To import/export plants, plant products you must apply for an import permit and a Phytosanitary certificate respectively issued by the Division of Plant Protection. For one to be issued a Phytosanitary certificate s/he must meet the import conditions of the importing country. The import permit is valid for 6 months and can be used for multiple entry. The Phytosanitary certificate is valid for 2 weeks and used for single entry only.

Who is eligible?
  • Individuals (citizens and non-citizens)
  • Registered a company with Registrar of Companies for a Trading License
  • Registered business (Companies/Hawkers/Vendors)
How do I get this service?
  • Interested citizens and businesses are required to visit the nearest District Crop Production Office with relevant supporting documents.
  • Complete an application form to import the plant and plant products
  • Forms can be completed and send via email to MoAPlantPermits [at] gov.bw<
  • Pay the prescribed fee physically or at the District Crop Production Office or electronically at the following banking details:
    • Bank Name                  Bank of Botswana
    • Branch                         Gaborone
    • Swift Code                   B BOT BW GX
    • Account name             Government of Botswana Remittance Account
    • Account number          0101000016620000/100001662000
    • Reference                    0503-23429
  • If paying electronically proof of payment is required before a permit or Phytosanitary certificate are issued
  • For IMPORT of plant or plant product, provide the following details
  1. Name and address of importer (Physical or postal)
  2. Name and address of exporter (Physical or postal)
  3. Quantities and type of plants or plant products to be imported
  4. Port of entry
  5. Mode of transport
  • The plant or plant products to be imported shall be inspected to ensure that they meet the import conditions
What supporting documents are required?

For IMPORT of plant or plant product

  1. Proof of payment
  2. Completed Application form

For EXPORT of plant or plant product

  1. Provide import permit from importing country
  2. Apply for phytosanitary certificate
  3. The plant or plant products to be exported shall be inspected to ensure that they meet the import conditions of the importing country
  4. Proof of payment
  5. Completed Application form

For plant and plant products on TRANSIT provide:

  1. Permit from importing country
  2. Phytosanitary certificate from exporting country if required by the importing country
  3. Completed Application form
  4. Proof of payment
Related Documents
CHAPTER 3502 PLANT PROTECTION SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION-Plant Protection Regulations.pdf (39.46 KB)
District Crop Production Offices.pdf (278.2 KB)
IMPORT EXPORT PERMITS 2020 BROCHURE.pdf (781.48 KB)
IMPORT EXPORT PERMITS 2020 BROCHURE_0.pdf (781.48 KB)
Theme for this service
Crop Production
How much does it cost?

Up to 14 working days. However clients advised to apply 2 weeks in advance.

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, Agriculture, Food Security.

Keywords

plant and plant products, restriction on the importation, Agricultural Product Regulations, permit, phytosanitary

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Agricultural Development and food security

Application for Farm Equipment through ISPAAD Horticulture

Overview

The component assist Individual and cluster farmers to purchase irrigation system (drip, sprinkler, and centre pivot) which includes water conveyance lines, booster pumps but excludes engines.  Shade net material including polythene tunnels can also be provided through this service.

This assistance will be provided once every 10 years for the irrigation system. The maximum ceiling is P200 000.00. The minimum farm size for individuals and a group is one (1) hectares and two (2) hectares respectively. Individual farmers are expected to contribute 60% of the total cost farm equipment while a group is expected to pay 40%. The programme does not allow or accept contribution in kind.

Who is eligible?
  • Citizens and non-citizens aged 18 years and above
  • Applicants should have access to land (proof of ownership or leasehold). In case of leasehold, the lease period should not be less than 10 years.
  • Associations, companies, partnerships or groups registered either under Agricultural Management Associations (AMA), Cooperatives, Registrar of Societies or Registrar of Companies
  • Farmers who have been assisted once will not qualify for assistance within that year even if they have not exhausted the allocated funds in that particular component
How do I get this service?
  • Submit the relevant supporting documents  to the Agricultural Demonstrator (AD) or Extension Officer (EO)
  • The AD will verify if all the necessary information is provided and if the applicant meets the eligibility criteria
  • The Agricultural Demonstrator/Extension Officer will submit the application with the supporting documents to the District Crop Production Officer (DCPO)
  • The application shall be appraised and the appraising team shall inform the applicant in writing  about the fate of his/her application
  • The applicant in turn will submit the approval letter to the supplier of farm equipment or the service provider.
  • If approved the farmer or a group must pay the supplier 60% and 40% of the total cost of the farm equipment and the Government pays the other 40 % and 60% respectively. .
  • If the applicant is aggrieved about the decision of the appraising team on his or her application , he or she shall make an appeal to the office of the Director of Crop Production within 30 days of receiving the response letter from the DCPO
What supporting documents are required?
  • Certified copy of valid National Identity Card (Omang).
  • Land Board Certificate, lease or title deed. In case of lease, the lease period should not be less than 10 years.
  • Business plan
  • Prove of established and reliable water source (e.g the borehole must yield at least 2.5m³/hour to be able to irrigate half a hectare)
  • For associations, companies, partnerships or groups registered prove of registration either under Agricultural Management Associations (AMA), Cooperatives, Registrar of Societies or Registrar of Companies.
How long will this service take?
  • Three (3) months.  
Related Services
Application for production inputs support through ISPAAD Horticulture
Related Documents
Guidelines For Special Assistance To Kgalagadi District And Areas With Similar Agro-Climatic Conditions_1.pdf (3.38 MB)
Agricultural_Management_Associations_Act ChP 3508_1.pdf (13 KB)
ISPAAD Guidelines Revised May 2013_1.pdf (2.93 MB)
Related Forms
ISPAAD Horticulture Business Plan Form_3.pdf (414.51 KB)
Theme for this service
Crop Production
How much does it cost?
  • Individual farmers pays 60% of the cost of farm equipment.
  • Groups pay 40% of the cost of farm equipment.
Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, Agriculture, Food Security.

Keywords

Horticulture, ISPAAD, Farm equipment, net shade, irrigation system, drip irrigation, tunnels

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Agricultural Development and food security

Application for production inputs support through ISPAAD Horticulture

Overview

Individual farmers and groups can be assisted with purchasing of pesticides, fertilizers, packaging material, seedlings and seeds. All farmers cultivating a minimum of 0.5 hectares are eligible for farm inputs. In case of seedling (vegetables and fruits), mushroom and ornamental project, the size of the farm must be at least 0.25 hectares. This assistance will be available once a year, that is once every 12 months for a period of 3 years. The maximum ceiling is P120 000.00.

The minimum farm size for individuals and a group is 0.5 hectares and 2 hectares respectively. Individual farmers are expected to contribute 60% of the total cost of inputs while a group is expected to pay 40%. Purchasing of inputs and farm implement will be guided by the business plan.

Who is eligible?
  • Citizens and non-citizens aged 18 years and above
  • Applicants who have access to land (proof of ownership or leasehold). In case of leasehold, the lease period should not be less than 10 years.
  • Associations, companies, partnerships or groups registered either under Agricultural Management Associations (AMA), Cooperatives, Registrar of Societies or Registrar of Companies
  • Farmers who have been assisted once will not qualify for assistance within that year even if they have not exhausted the allocated funds in that particular component
How do I get this service?
  • Submit the relevant supporting documents  to the Agricultural Demonstrator (AD) or Extension Officer (EO)
  • The AD will verify if all the necessary information is provided and if the applicant meets the eligibility criteria
  • The Agricultural Demonstrator/Extension Officer will submit the application with the supporting documents to the District Crop Production Officer (DCPO)
  • The application shall be appraised and the appraising team shall inform the applicant in writing  about the fate of his/her application
  • The applicant in turn will submit the approval letter to the supplier of production inputs or the service provider.
  • If approved the farmer or a group must pay the supplier 60% and 40% of the total cost of the production inputs and the Government pays the other 40 % and 60% respectively.
  • If the applicant is aggrieved about the decision of the appraising team on his or her application , he or she shall make an appeal to the office of the Director of Crop Production within 30 days of receiving the response letter from the DCPO
What supporting documents are required?
  • Certified copy of valid National Identity Card (Omang).
  • Land Board Certificate, lease or title deed. In case of lease, the lease period should not be less than 10 years.
  • Business plan
  • Prove of established and reliable water source (e.g the borehole must yield at least 2.5m³/hour to be able to irrigate half a hectare)
  • For associations, companies, partnerships or groups registered prove of registration either under Agricultural Management Associations (AMA), Cooperatives, Registrar of Societies or Registrar of Companies.
How long will this service take?
  • Three (3) months.  
Related Services
Application for Farm Equipment through ISPAAD Horticulture
Related Documents
ISPAAD Guidelines Revised May 2013_0.pdf (2.93 MB)
Department of Crop Production Contact List.pdf (36.22 KB)
Agricultural_Management_Associations_Act ChP 3508_0.pdf (13 KB)
Guidelines For Special Assistance To Kgalagadi District And Areas With Similar Agro-Climatic Conditions_0.pdf (3.38 MB)
Theme for this service
Crop Production
Subsidies
How much does it cost?
  • Individual farmers pays 60% of the cost of production inputs
  • Groups pay 40% of the cost of production inputs.
  • Contributions in kind are not accepted and all contributions must be in cash
Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, Agriculture, Food Security

Keywords

Horticulture, ISPAAD, Production inputs, fertilizers

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Agricultural Development and food security

Seed Testing Application

Overview

The Seed Multiplication Unit in the Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security is mandated to certify seed lots under the Laws of Botswana and certification is limited to seed of officially recognized varieties, so grown and inspected, to protect varietal identity.

Who is eligible?
  • Seed producers.
  • Seed companies.
  • Private institutions.
  • Researchers.
  • Individual farmers.
How do I get this service?
  • Fill and Submit the Seed testing submission form along with the seed sample to the seed testing laboratory for testing.
  • The evaluation report will be given.
What supporting documents are required?

No supporting documents. 

How long will this service take?

Fourteen to Twenty-one (14 to 21) working days depending on the influx of samples and the functional status of laboratory equipment. 

Where can I obtain this service?

Department of Agricultural Research.
Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security.

Opening hours: 07:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday except, public holidays

Related Forms
Seed testing submission form (496.65 KB)
Theme for this service
Crop Production
How much does it cost?

No cost.

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, Agriculture, Food Security.

Keywords

Seed inspection, protect seed varietal identity, certify seed, Seed testing submission.

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Agricultural Development and food security
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