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Issuance of Horticultural Products Permits

Overview

This service enables Importers and Exporters to import/export their horticultural produce. The restriction on the importation of horticultural produce is administered through CAP 43:08 Control of Goods Prices and other Charges Act using Import and Export of Agricultural Product Regulations. Individuals are not required to apply for a permit for personal consumption. 

Who is eligible?
  • Registered a company with the Registrar of Companies for a Trading Licence
  • Registered with the Council for Hawker's/Street Vendor's Licence
How do I get this service?

Interested citizens and businesses are required to visit the nearest Agribusiness Promotion Office with relevant supporting documents.

The authorised Permit Issuing Officer will complete, at the time of application, a permit form with specific details which include;

  • Quantities and type of crops to be imported
  • Border post of entry (Only one border post allowed per entry)
  • Country of produce import
  • Endorsement at the border post
  • Complete a horticultural crop import permit
  • Endorse the expiry date of the import permit
  • Authorize and issue the import permit
What supporting documents are required?
  • A certified copy of a valid National Identification card (Omang)
  • An original and valid trading licence
  • An original and valid hawkers licence 
  • A valid and original Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Certificate
  • A Letter of Authorisation to apply on behalf of the Company
How long will this service take?

One (1) working day

Theme for this service
How much does it cost?

The issuing of a permit is free, but the applicants must apply for Sanitary and Phytosanitary certificate at BWP 300.00

Meta tags

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

Keywords

Import and export the horticultural produce, restriction on the importation, Agricultural Product Regulations.

Issuance of Permits for Dried Grains

Overview

This service enables Importers and Exporters to import/export the following products; grain-based animal feed for poultry and livestock; sorghum & sorghum products; maize & maize products; millet and millet products; wheat grain; pulses (castor beans, groundnuts); and sunflower seed.

Who is eligible?
  • Registered Businesses (Companies and Hawkers)
  • Citizens (Farmers and Individuals)
How do I get this service?

In order to attain a dried grains import permit, applicants should bring the relevant documents to the nearest authorized Permit Issuing Office where the Authorized Officer will fill in and complete, at the time of request, a permit form with specific details which include;

Quantities and type of locally procured products to be imported as follows;

  • 30% of the maize grain and 70% of the maize meal, samp, maize rice or animal feed for poultry and livestock
  • 50% of the sorghum grain and 70% of the sorghum meal, sorghum rice or any other processed sorghum product (animal feed).
  • Border post of entry
  • Country of origin of import
  • Endorsement at the border post by Botswana Unified Revenue Services (BURS).
What supporting documents are required?
  • Proof of local purchase
  • A certified copy of valid National Identification card (Omang)
  • An original and valid Hawkers or Trading License
  • A letter of Authorization to apply on behalf of the Company
  • A original and valid Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Certificate
  • A valid Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS) Certificates
How long will this service take?

One (1) working day

Theme for this service
How much does it cost?

No cost

Meta tags

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

Keywords

dried grains import permit, grain-based animal feed.

Insect Pest Identification and Management

Overview

This service assists applicants in the identification and management of pests.  

Who is eligible?

Any person interested in insect /pest identification and management including:

  • Horticulture farmers
  • Dryland farmers
  • Researchers
  • Other institutions. 
How do I get this service?
  • Download, complete and submit the Plant Pest Diagnostics Form​ with the sample to the entomology laboratory.
  • The evaluation report will be produced and explained to the customer. 
What supporting documents are required?

No documents are required.

How long will this service take?

Seven (7) working days.

Theme for this service
How much does it cost?

No cost.

Meta tags

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

Keywords

Entomology, insect pest identification, insect pest management, plant pest diagnostics.

Synonyms

Pest diagnostics

Individual Fencing Application Through ISPAAD

Overview

Individual farmers can apply for assistance through the Integrated Support Programme for Arable Agriculture Development (ISPAAD). A 50% subsidy on the cost of fencing material up to a maximum of BW P70,000 is paid by Government. Farmers  can apply for assistance to fence a newly established farm or to strengthen an already existing fence. This is done after thorough assessment of the existing field.

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 50 years.
How do I get this service?
  • Submit the relevant supporting documents (field Land Board Certificate or lease) to the nearest District Crop Production office.
  • The Extension Officer shall calculate the field perimeter and prepare the Bill of Quantities for fencing materials.
  • The farmer shall be given the Bill of Quantities to go and request five quotations.
  • The Extension Officer will then complete the Application for ISPAAD Individual Fencing Form.​
  • Extension Officer shall submit the application along with supporting documents to Sub District Crop Production Officer (SDCPO) for processing.
  • SDCPO shall inform the farmer whether the application has been approved or not by a letter.
  • If approved the farmer must pay the supplier 50% of the total cost of the material and the Government pays the other 50 %.
  • The farmer shall then collect the material from the supplier.
What supporting documents are required?
  • Certified copy of valid National Identity Card (Omang).
  • Landboard Certificate, Lease or Title Deed.
How long will this service take?

One (1) month.  

Theme for this service
How much does it cost?

The applicant is expected to provide 50% of the cost for materials.

Meta tags

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

Keywords

individual fencing, fencing material, ISPAAD, Government fencing, Government Fencing Subsidy.

Group Fencing Application Through ISPAAD

Overview

A group of farmers who do not qualify for cluster fencing in terms of minimum area requirement of 150 hectares (Ha) can apply for assistance in the form of a 50% subsidy on the cost of fencing material only up to a maximum of BWP 200, 000.00 to construct an enclosure fence. This assistance is provided through Integrated Support Programme for Arable Agriculture Development (ISPAAD). ​

Who is eligible?
  • Citizens and non-citizens aged 18 years and above
  • A group should have minimum membership of two persons who have arable land in proximity.
  • The group shall have a working constitution.
  • Applicants should have access to their own fields (proof of ownership or leasehold). In case of leasehold, the lease period should not be less than 50 years.
How do I get this service?
  • Submit the relevant supporting documents to the District Crop Production Office.
  • The Extension Officer shall calculate the field perimeter and prepare the Bill of Quantities for fencing materials.
  • The farmer shall be given the Bill of Quantities to go and request five quotations.
  • The Extension Officer will then complete the ISPAAD 50% Subsidy for Fencing Material Application Form.
  • Extension Officer shall submit the application along with supporting documents to Sub District Crop Production Officer (SDCPO) for processing.
  • SDCPO shall inform the farmer about whether the application has been approved or not by letter.
  • If approved the farmer must pay the supplier 50% of the total cost of the material and the Government pays the other 50 %.
  • The farmer shall then collect the material from the supplier.
What supporting documents are required?
  • A Certified copy of valid National Identity Card (Omang).
  • Landboard Certificate, lease or title deed.
  • Documented proof of a working constitution
How long will this service take?

Two (2) months.  

Theme for this service
How much does it cost?

50% government subsidy and 50% paid by farmer.

Meta tags

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

Keywords

group fencing, fencing material, ISPAAD, Government fencing, Government Fencing Subsidy.

Application for Training Services

Overview

The centres offer training services in all aspects of Crop Production, Animal Production, Marketing of Agricultural Produce, Agro-processing and Conservation of Natural Resources.

Farmers can register with the nearest Crop Production and Animal Production Extension Officer for the course of their choice and make agreements for commencement of training.

There are five Rural Training Centres in Botswana that offer training - Denman, Francistown, Southern, Ngamiland and Mahalapye Rural Training Centres.

Who is eligible?

Citizen farmers.

How do I get this service?

Contact the Agricultural Extension Officer at an Extension Area or District level for registration and training details.

What supporting documents are required?

Certified copy of valid National Identity Card (Omang).

How long will this service take?

Few minutes during registration. The duration of courses offered at these centres ranges from one (1)  to six (6) weeks.

Theme for this service
How much does it cost?

No cost.

Meta tags

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

Keywords

Crop Production training, Animal Production training, Marketing of Agricultural Produce, Agro-processing, Conservation of Natural Resources.

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