Ministry of Agriculture

Registration for Piggery Farmer Training

Overview

This service provides training for farmers to equip them with the required skills for management of pigs.

Who is eligible?

Citizens with a minimum of Junior Certificate.

How do I get this service?
  • Visit the nearest Animal Production Office to register for the piggery training.
  • Animal Production Officer will inform the applicant about the start of training and other details.
What supporting documents are required?
  • Certified copy of valid National Identity Card (Omang).
  • Certified copy of Junior Certificate.
How long will this service take?

Takes a few minutes.

Related Documents
District Animal Production Offices (186.97 KB)
How much does it cost?

No cost.

Meta tags

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

Keywords

pig enterprise, pig training, pig management, Piggery Farmer.

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Agriculture
Where can I get more information on this Service

Department of Animal Production
Plot 4701, Mmaraka Road 
Private Bag 0032 
Gaborone
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 3689625
Fax. (+267) 3951120
Call Centre:
Tel. 17755 
Email. moa17755 [at] gov.bw

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

Registration for Ostrich Farming Training

Overview

This service allows farmers who are interested in ostrich enterprise or already doing the business to register for specialized ostrich training. 

Who is eligible?

Citizen farmers

How do I get this service?
  • Visit the closest  District Animal Production Offices with the animal production officer to register for the ostrich training with the supporting documents.
  • The animal production officer will inform the applicant about the start of training and other details.
What supporting documents are required?

Certified copy of valid National Identity Card (Omang).

How long will this service take?

Immediate.

Related Documents
District Animal Production Offices (186.97 KB)
How much does it cost?

No cost.

Meta tags

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

Keywords

ostrich enterprise, ostrich training.

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Agriculture
Where can I get more information on this Service

Department of Animal Production
Plot 4701, Mmaraka road ​
Private Bag 0032 
Gaborone
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 3689625
Fax. (+267) 3951120
Call Centre:
Tel. 17755
Email. moa17755 [at] gov.bw

Opening hours:  07:30 to 12:45 and13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

Registration for Hides and Skins Training

Overview

This service allows farmers who are interested in starting or doing tanning or leatherworks to register for free training on various aspects of hides and skins. 

Who is eligible?

Citizens 18 years and above. 

How do I get this service?
  • Visit the nearest District Animal Production Office animal production officer to register for the hides and skins training with the supporting documents.
  • The Animal Production Officer will inform the applicant about the start of training and other details.
What supporting documents are required?

Certified copy of valid National Identity Card (Omang).

How long will this service take?

Takes a few minutes.

Related Documents
District Animal Production Offices (186.97 KB)
How much does it cost?

No cost.

Meta tags

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

Keywords

starting and doing tanning, leatherworks, hides and skins training.

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Agriculture
Where can I get more information on this Service

Department of Animal Production
Plot 4701, Mmaraka Road ​
Private Bag 0032 
Gaborone
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 3689625
Fax. (+267) 3951120
Call Centre:
Tel. 17755 
Email. moa17755 [at] gov.bw

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

Artificial Insemination (AI), on-farm AI programme

Overview

This service allows dairy farmers who are starting or currently involved in dairy production to register for specialized training. 

Who is eligible?

Citizen and Non-citizen dairy farmers.

How do I get this service?

Visit the closest District Animal Production Office and register for the AI training with supporting documents.

The Animal Production Officer will inform the applicant about the start of training and other details.

What supporting documents are required?
  • Certified copy of valid National Identity Card (Omang).
  • Certified copy of Passport (for a foreign worker).
How long will this service take?

Immediate

Related Documents
District Animal Production Offices (186.97 KB)
Bull Directory 2022 (8.1 MB)
How much does it cost?

No cost.

Meta tags

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

Keywords

Dairy Production, Dairy Farming training.

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Agriculture
Where can I get more information on this Service

Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security

Department of Animal Production
Plot 4701, Mmaraka road

Private Bag 0032

Gaborone,Botswana
Tel. (+267) 3689625
Fax. (+267) 3951120

Call Centre:
Tel.17755 
Email:moa17755 [at] gov.bw

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

Registration for Artificial Insemination Training

Overview

This service allows farmers to register for free training on Artificial Insemination (AI). It also includes registration for training for private farmers for the on-farm AI programme.

Who is eligible?

Farmers who practice Artificial Insemination and Inseminators who would like to be trained should have the following:

  • A valid National Identity Card (Omang).
  • A Junior Certificate.
  • Knowledge about livestock production.
How do I get this service?
  • Visit the closest District Animal Production Offices and register for the training with the relevant supporting documents.
  • The Animal Production Officer will inform the applicant about the start of training and other details.
What supporting documents are required?
  • Certified copy of valid National Identity Card (Omang).
  • Certified copy of Junior Certificate.
How long will this service take?

Immediate.

Related Documents
District Animal Production Offices (186.97 KB)
How much does it cost?

No cost.

Meta tags

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

Keywords

Artificial Insemination (AI), on-farm AI programme.

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Agriculture
Where can I get more information on this Service

Department of Animal Production
Plot 4701, Mmaraka Road
Private Bag 0032
Gaborone 
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 3689625 
Fax. (+267) 3951120 
Call Centre:
Tel. 17755 
Email. moa17755 [at] gov.bw

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

Project Appraisal

Overview

This service is meant to assist organizations and individual farmers who want an evaluation report for their project for several reasons. These reasons can include applying for funding for a new project, settling appeals and disputes, determining project viability and performance, and redirecting and allocating resources. 

Who is eligible?

Citizens & non-citizens.

How do I get this service?
  • Visit the nearest District Agribusiness Promotion Offices ​ for submission of developed business plans and historic performance records for existing projects.
  • Organizations and individual farmers will then use their final reports to address their specific problems.
What supporting documents are required?
  • Proof of residence (a certified copy of their resident permit for non-citizens).
  • A certified copy of a valid National Identity Card (Omang) for citizens
  • A business plan (for both new and existing projects).
  • Historic performance records (for existing projects).
How long will this service take?

Two (2) months from the date of submission of the business plan.

How much does it cost?

No cost.

Meta tags

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

Keywords

Agricultural business management plan, management plan guidance.

Synonyms

Agricultural project evaluation

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Agriculture
Where can I get more information on this Service

Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security
Department of Agribusiness Promotion
Private Bag 00298
Gaborone
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 3689706/3689709 
Fax. (+267) 3972381 
Call Centre

Tel. 17755 
Email. moa17755 [at] gov.bw

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

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