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Farmers Magazine Botswana Farmer's Magazine Botswana (FMB) is a monthly agricultural news which promotes the agriculture in Bot

UPDATE ON THE FMD OUTBREAK AND REVISED MOVEMENT CONTROLS.
01/06/2026

UPDATE ON THE FMD OUTBREAK AND REVISED MOVEMENT CONTROLS.

The latest edition of Farmer’s Magazine Botswana is now out. Join the Farmer’s Magazine Botswana WhatsApp group to acces...
30/05/2026

The latest edition of Farmer’s Magazine Botswana is now out. Join the Farmer’s Magazine Botswana WhatsApp group to access the latest issue:
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Latest issue includes:
• Inside BAMB
• EU standards and the growing burden on Botswana’s small farmers
• Foot and Mouth Disease continues to threaten Botswana’s livestock sector

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01/05/2026

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Latest issue includes:
• Botswana’s agricultural sector on the edge
• Why vaccination must come before deworming in goats and sheep
• Dirty areas: the hidden highways of Foot and Mouth Disease
• Cost of production in farming: importance for Botswana farmers
• What rising fuel prices mean for farmers on the ground

𝐅𝐌𝐃 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄: 𝐄𝐔 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐟 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐌𝐃-𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐳𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐅𝐌𝐃 𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝟑 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬The...
20/04/2026

𝐅𝐌𝐃 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄: 𝐄𝐔 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐟 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐌𝐃-𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐳𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐅𝐌𝐃 𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝟑 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬

The Ministry of Lands and Agriculture says disease surveillance has detected Foot and Mouth Disease in three more crushes: Phihetswane, Bethele and Crowsly Park farm near Hildavale.

• The movement ban on cloven-hoofed livestock and fresh products remains in force, and slaughter remains prohibited.
• The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) has suspended the FMD-free status of the larger FMD-free zone.
• Farmers are urged to avoid illegal or unauthorised livestock movement, herd their livestock, kraal them at night, and report suspicious signs immediately.

15/04/2026

FMD UPDATE: What livestock owners need to know now

• Comply with all control measures
• Do not move livestock without approval
• Report symptoms immediately
• Work closely with veterinary officials

Collective action is critical to containing the outbreak.

FMD UPDATE: Seven new cases confirmed as response intensifies in Good Hope DistrictBotswana’s response to the Foot and M...
14/04/2026

FMD UPDATE: Seven new cases confirmed as response intensifies in Good Hope District

Botswana’s response to the Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak continues to intensify, with the Department of Veterinary Services confirming seven new cases in the Good Hope District.

According to Acting Minister of Lands and Agriculture Dr Edwin Dikoloti:

• Roadblocks are being introduced to restrict movement and help contain transmission.
• The outbreak has now been recorded in multiple areas in the southern part of the country, including Ramatlabama, Matasalalo, Papatlo, Bethel, Phihetswane and Bruwer’s feedlot in Hildavale.
• Farmers and communities are being urged to work closely with veterinary officials and monitor the health of their animals.
• The ministry will also convene an FMD pitso to further engage the community on the disease and the measures being taken.

Officials say cooperation remains critical if the outbreak is to be contained.

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14/04/2026

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Latest issue includes Foot-and-Mouth Disease updates, fertilizer market pressure, Botswana beef exports, phane harvesting guidelines, and indigenous plants and livelihoods.

FMD UPDATE: Summary from the latest Ministry of Lands and Agriculture briefingBotswana has intensified its response to t...
14/04/2026

FMD UPDATE: Summary from the latest Ministry of Lands and Agriculture briefing

Botswana has intensified its response to the Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak in the Goodhope District, with authorities confirming that cases have spread beyond Ramatlabama to surrounding areas including Papatlo, Papame and Mogobane.

According to Acting Minister of Lands and Agriculture Dr. Edwin Dikoloti:

• Government has allocated P97 million towards the response, with around P30 million already used for surveillance, vaccination and bio-security interventions.
• Movement control measures remain in place as surveillance and vaccination efforts continue.
• Government security agencies are investigating an email sent to the Botswana Meat Commission threatening to spread Foot and Mouth Disease if the sender was not paid USD500,000.
• The outbreak has affected Botswana Meat Commission operations and disrupted exports to the European Union market.
• Botswana is exploring other market opportunities, including the DRC, Ghana and Angola.

Members of the public are urged to comply with control measures, avoid unauthorised livestock movement, and report any suspected cases to veterinary offices.

Big shout out to my new rising fans!Mpho Gabonamong
13/04/2026

Big shout out to my new rising fans!

Mpho Gabonamong

Know your zones.
05/04/2026

Know your zones.

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