Agri-Processing
The SPEDU region is underpinned by a strong foundation in primary agriculture, particularly in horticulture, livestock production, and pulses. Significant opportunities exist to transition from the export of raw agricultural commodities towards higher-value, shelf-stable, and export-certified agri-industrial products.
Supported by cold-chain logistics, HACCP and ISO certification facilities, and structured supplier accreditation systems, this sector aims to evolve into one of SPEDU’s most rapidly scalable drivers of industrial employment, export growth, and rural economic development.
Supported by cold-chain logistics, HACCP and ISO certification facilities, and structured supplier accreditation systems, this sector aims to evolve into one of SPEDU’s most rapidly scalable drivers of industrial employment, export growth, and rural economic development.
Opportunities
Investors are invited to explore the following high-potential agri-business sub-sectors:
- Dried Fruit Concentrates Production
- Essential Oils Production
- Plant-based Proteins Production
- Regenerative Horticulture Products
- Horticulture (Vegetables, Fruits, Flowers, Ornamentals and Landscaping)
- Cereal, legumes and Oils Crops under Irrigation (Maize, Beans, Groundnuts, Jugo Beans)
- Small stock production (Goats and Sheep)
- Poultry Production (Broiler, Layers, Guinea fowls and other domesticated birds)
- Piggery Production
- Dairy Production
- Aquaculture
- Rabbit Production
- Beef Production
Useful Links
The following are some of our stakeholders that you may need at this stage of your investment journey in our region:
- Ministry of Agriculture
- National Development Bank (NDB)
- Botswana Agricultural Marketing Board (BAMB)
- Botswana Meat Commission
- National Agricultural Producers Organisation (NAPRO)
- Botswana Development Corporation (BDC)
- National Agricultural Research and Development Institute (NARDI)
- Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN)