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The Farmers Platform Magazine is a agricultural news publication covering farming, livestock, trade and policy affecting the country's food sector. Published by Thebole (Pty) Ltd in Ramotswa, it offers a weekly digital magazine and website featuring articles, columns and feature stories. It aims to inform farmers, financiers, regulators and policymakers on issues shaping food sovereignty in Botswana.
The website provides updated market data on grain and produce prices from sources like BMC and BAMB, plus an events calendar for agricultural gatherings. Readers can access archived issues, videos and photo galleries on topics such as livestock disease, climate resilience and agricultural finance. It also offers free weekly subscriptions via email or WhatsApp, along with advertising opportunities for agricultural businesses.
Agrifronts is an online platform focused on agriculture-related information and services in Botswana. It serves as a resource for farmers, agribusinesses, and stakeholders seeking updates and content related to the agricultural sector. The site aims to connect various players within the farming and agribusiness community.
Content on the platform typically covers topics relevant to crop and livestock production, agricultural news, and industry developments. It may also provide links or information related to agricultural products, services, or market opportunities. The platform is intended to support the growth and information needs of Botswana's agricultural community.
The Botswana Agricultural Marketing Board (BAMB) is a state-owned enterprise responsible for regulating and supporting the marketing of agricultural produce in Botswana. It provides services including grain storage, strategic grain reserves management, and contract farming support for local farmers. BAMB also sells agricultural inputs such as seeds and farming equipment through its branch network across the country.
The Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN), formerly the Botswana College of Agriculture, is a public university in Gaborone focused on agricultural and natural resources education. It offers diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes through faculties including Agriculture, Sciences, Natural Resources, Animal and Veterinary Sciences, and Agri-Business, Education and Extension. BUAN also conducts research and outreach to improve farming practices, food security and environmental sustainability in Botswana.
NARDI is a Research Technology Organisation under Botswana's Ministry of Agriculture. Established in January 2015 as a company limited by guarantee, it merged the Department of Agricultural Research, the National Veterinary Laboratory and the National Food Technology Research Centre. It conducts research and development across the agricultural value chain to support farmers, industry and government.
The website offers farmers and stakeholders access to market information, producer and contract prices, and farming tips to improve productivity and post-harvest handling. It also features news updates, tenders, career opportunities, and publications relevant to the agricultural sector. Additional resources include a branch locator, frequently asked questions, and contact details for the organisation's headquarters in Gaborone.
BUAN also offers short courses, business development support and consultancy services through centres such as CICE and MITI. Its website provides information on admissions, student life, academic calendars, tenders, vacancies and research news. Prospective students, researchers and industry stakeholders can use the site to access online services, apply for programmes and stay informed about sector events.
The institute operates through departments including Animal Production and Health, Field Crops and Horticulture, Food Science and Technology, Agricultural Economics and Statistics, Natural Resources Management, and Agricultural Engineering and Mechanisation. Its work covers technology transfer, commercialisation, yield improvement and climate adaptation for Botswana's agricultural sector. NARDI also publishes research outputs, offers public services, and shares tenders, vacancies and news on its website.
