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Botswana community gardeners take centre stage at Shoprite and Checkers’ Market Da...

Beetroot, carrots, chillies, herbs and other vegetables grown in Botswana community gardens were showcased and sold at Shoprite Gaborone and Checkers Airport Junction Centre in the ...

9 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Livestock identification part 3: Hot branding

The livestock industry commonly uses hot branding or freeze branding to identify and mark cattle. Despite their similarity in that both methods leave a permanent mark on the animal's ...

18 Mar 2026 · 7 min read

FMD: South Africa’s neighbours on high alert

Veterinary authorities in Zimbabwe have confirmed an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Mangwe district, Matabeleland South province, heightening concern across Southern Africa as ...

2 Feb 2026 · 7 min read

Panda Potatoes: Agrico’s commitment to Africa’s farmers

In the Pandamatenga district in northern Botswana, Panda Potatoes shows how effective irrigation technology can transform a farm. Water management and reliable Agrico pivots form the core ...

7 Jan 2026 · 4 min read

Behind the screens: How an Agrico team installs a pivot

The decision to construct a new pivot isn’t simply another investment for a farmer. It’s a step that can change his entire farm. At Agrico, the process begins a long time before any ...

7 Jan 2026 · 5 min read

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Livestock identification part 3: Hot branding

The livestock industry commonly uses hot branding or freeze branding to identify and mark cattle. Despite their similarity in that both methods leave a permanent mark on the animal's ...

18 Mar 2026 · 7 min read

FMD: South Africa’s neighbours on high alert

Veterinary authorities in Zimbabwe have confirmed an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Mangwe district, Matabeleland South province, heightening concern across Southern Africa as ...

2 Feb 2026 · 7 min read

The largest agriculture sector in Botswana: Cattle and livestock

In Botswana, agriculture plays a crucial role in the livelihoods of many citizens, despite contributing only about 2% to the nation’s GDP. The sector is driven predominantly by livestock ...

31 Oct 2024 · 4 min read

UN agency assists SADC farmers address swine fever

As more people take up farming in the Southern African region, experts are concerned about a dearth of skills. Despite the promise of economic viability, agriculture is seeing new entrants ...

11 Jul 2024 · 4 min read

Zimbabwe cattle auctions slow down, but the numbers need to grow

Cattle auctions have historically been big business in Zimbabwe's low rainfall southwest, where cattle ranching formed a large part of the country's agri-economy. Commercial farmers who ...

13 Feb 2024 · 4 min read

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Botswana community gardeners take centre stage at Shoprite and Checkers’ Market Da...

Beetroot, carrots, chillies, herbs and other vegetables grown in Botswana community gardens were showcased and sold at Shoprite Gaborone and Checkers Airport Junction Centre in the ...

9 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

African Cuisine 7: Southern Africa Botswana

Botswana is a landlocked country located in Southern Africa. It is bordered by Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Nearly 70% of its land is the Kgalagadi desert, but besides ...

15 Apr 2025 · 7 min read

Botswana lifts ban on vegetable imports from SA

Botswana has begun lifting its ban on vegetable imports, a move that will gradually resume trade. The restrictions are being eased in two phases. Phase 1, which started in December ...

12 Mar 2025 · 2 min read

Citrus growers’ association welcomes new CEO

The Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) is excited to announce the appointment of Dr Boitshoko Ntshabele as its new Chief Executive Officer. He will be leading the ...

7 Jan 2025 · 3 min read

African Cuisine 2: Local ingredients and the food of North Africa

Before we look into the diverse culinary traditions of the different regions in Africa, it is important to look at the ingre­dients used in traditional cooking. Local ingredients ...

9 Oct 2024 · 7 min read

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