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Senter360: The irrigation answer for Botswana’s farmers

One of the most important investments a farmer will ever make is a centre pivot irrigation system. Despite the initial outlay, the cost-benefit ratio is extremely favourable in the long ...

9 Apr 2024 · 6 min read

How West Africa is building resilience against climate change

According to the report Climate Change and Security in West Africa published by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), changing climate conditions in West Africa a...

7 Mar 2024 · 3 min read

Growing agriculture in Botswana, apple by apple

If Ipeleng Ramatlhakwane from Malolwane, east of Gaborone in Botswana, gets her way, the whole strip of land running just a kilometre away from the banks of the Madikwe/Marico River on t...

21 Feb 2024 · 7 min read

A billion-dollar bet for Zimbabwe’s green exports

Last year Zimbabwe emerged as a major player in the global production of horticulture produce, despite faltering in other agriculture sectors. For years Zimbabwe has staked its agricu...

20 Feb 2024 · 4 min read

Will Russian fertiliser change Zimbabwe’s fortunes?

Farmers in Zimbabwe have for years received free fertiliser from government schemes as part of efforts to boost grain production. The Ministry of Agriculture has targeted maize grower...

14 Feb 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 w...

13 Feb 2024 · 4 min read

Boesman, a Kalahari Red buck makes history in Botswana

A Kalahari Red Buck from Bushra Stud was sold for BWP92 000, the second highest price ever paid for a goat in Botswana, causing great excitement among goat farmers in this country. The m...

22 Oct 2023 · 4 min read

Reinke pivots earn profits for Botswana farmers

Irrigation plays a significant role in the production of crops worldwide; also in Southern Africa. Without irrigation, crop production would be unpredictable and limited, making it a cha...

22 Aug 2023 · 5 min read

Reinke’s circles of success in Reinke’s circles of success in Pandamatenga, Botswana

Farming is a sheer pleasure in the Chobe district, south of the Zambezi River. It is safe and there is excellent support and help from the government to farmers, which ultimately provide...

8 Feb 2023 · 6 min read

Botswana citrus growers join the Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa

The Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA) is proud to announce that citrus growers in Botswana have become members of our organisation, joining over 1400 from South Afri...

29 Sep 2022 · 2 min read

Ag Solar by Valley

Driven by one of the most trusted names in agriculture, Valley Irrigation uses the sun’s energy to power your agribusiness, providing your operation with a new level of energy independ...

27 Jun 2022 · 3 min read

John Deere excels at NAMPO 2022

John Deere’s exhibition at NAMPO 2022 was once again something to see, from a tractor hanging upside down to the introduction of the gigantic X9 combine harvester. John Deere construct...

27 Jun 2022 · 4 min read

Irrigation in Namibia: Reinke pivot makes the impossible possible

Customers inspire AgriTurf and Reinke’s team so that they can help their farmers plan superior solutions that make a meaningful difference in water and irrigation management. In 198...

27 Jun 2022 · 5 min read

Boost your profits with better pastures

Botswana is home to more cattle than people. In recent years, the government has made an effort to encourage agriculture in order to boost the national economy. Many farms are being set ...

21 Jun 2022 · 6 min read

DIAMONDS are not forever

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend. They have also been a very good friend to Botswana’s economy. The diamond industry in Botswana is responsible for most of the job opportunities in ...

3 Jun 2022 · 6 min read
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