What is Temo Letlotlo Programe in Botswana?
Its big news for Botswana-based farmers that the Government of Botswana has officially launched one of the biggest agricultural revolutions of 2024, named Temo Letlotlo. The main purpose of the program is to increase productivity and output in the agricultural industry of Botswana, as the agricultural sector plays a vital role in the country’s GDP.
Secondly, the main purpose of this program is to enhance food security both for individual households and for the entire nation. Essentially, it aims to help farmers transition to operating in a more commercial manner.
Let’s try to understand the Temo Letlotlo Program without wasting time.
The program has two main parts: Household Food Security and National Food Security. Under the Household Food Security component, small-scale farmers receive full subsidies and support. It’s specifically aimed at farmers who don’t have a regular wage or monthly income, with the cutoff being up to P2,500.00.
So, what’s the bottom line? Temo Letlotlo aims to support farmers financially and technically. It’s like a big push to boost agricultural productivity and ensure a stable food supply at both individual and national levels in Botswana.
Temo Letlotlo Programe Objectives
The Temo Letlotlo Program is not limited to a specific city or farmer; it is designed for entire Botswana and all types of farmers who work hard for themselves and for the country.
The Temo Letlotlo Program is a great initiative by the Botswana Government to make Botswana a prosperous country not only in Africa but also in the world. Below are some main objectives of the Temo Letlotlo Program for farmers, seed suppliers, and farm machinery dealers. This signifies a long-term strategic plan to instill national pride.
- To increase household food security, this will help micro-scale farmers grow enough food for their daily livelihood. It means that Temo Letlotlo is not just a program, but rather a war against hunger and a promotion of stability in food supply.
- Timely availability of farm machinery, seeds, and loans for farmers to grow and cultivate more crops under the supervision of agricultural experts. The seasonal loans can be obtained from the National Development Bank.
- To establish a proper farming system in which every person, including young people, people with disabilities, and women, can participate, ensuring everyone can work safely.
- For long-term agricultural development in Botswana, this program will act as a collaborative approach, uniting various sectors including government, enterprises, and private entities.
- Strengthen all communities by uniting farmers to negotiate better deals for their rain-fed crops. Together, we can make a real difference.
- The Temo Letlotlo Program offers data-driven farming opportunities to farmers that will help in decision-making processes, optimizing resource allocation in a proper and efficient way.
- The involvement of other main stakeholders such as farm machinery suppliers, seed, and fertilizer suppliers is a significant decision by the government to serve a huge number of farmers based in Botswana in a proper way.
Farmer Categories and Characteristics: The Program Identifies Four Farmer Categories, Namely
Micro Scale Farmer:
- Divided into two categories: Level 1 (Willing and able Destitute Persons) and Level 2 (individuals with monthly income up to P2,500.00)
- Typically cultivates 1 to 4 hectares of land with estimated production between 0.6 tons to 6 tons
- Productivity level is above 0.6 ton/ha
- Produces to meet the family food requirement
Small Scale Farmer:
- Individuals with monthly income of more than P2500.00
- Divided into two categories: Level 1 (1-8 hectares) and Level 2 (8.1-16 hectares)
- Typically cultivates 1 to 16 hectares of land with estimated production between 1.2 tons to 64 tons
- Member of Grain Producers Association
- Productivity level is above 1.5 tons/ha
- Produces for the market
- Has at least one full-time employee or is working full time on the farm
- Undertakes production on a fully fenced field
Medium Scale Farmer:
- Divided into three categories: Level 1 (16.1-50 hectares), Level 2 (50.1-100 hectares), and Level 3 (100.1-150 hectares)
- Typically cultivates 16.1 to 150 hectares of land with estimated production between 28.98 tons to 675 tons
- Productivity level is above 2.0 tons/ha
- Member of Grain Producers Association
- Produces for the market
- Has at least two full-time employees or is working full time on the farm
- Undertakes production on a fully fenced field
Large Scale Farmer:
- Divided into two categories: Level 1 (150.1-500 hectares) and Level 2 (above 500 hectares)
- Typically cultivates 150.1 to 500 hectares of land with estimated production between 375.25 tons to 2,500 tons
- 50% Contract based production
- Productivity level is above 2.5 tons/ha
- Member of Grain Producers Association
- Produces for the market
- Has at least three full-time employees or is working full time on the farm
- Undertakes production on a fully fenced field
Temo Letlotlo Programe Frame work
Individual Farmers:
To explore the Temo Letlotlo Framework for other categories such as groups and clusters, download the Temo Letlotlo Framework in PDF format below.
Temo Letlotlo program welcomes all farmers to participate because it’s a nationwide initiative. The program is dedicated to making farming practices more productive and profitable in Botswana. So, without wasting any time, let’s take a proactive step and join the Temo Letlotlo Program today. Below are the official documents categorized by farmer type. You can now download and fill out the form according to the size of your agricultural land and future plan.
How can seed suppliers and farm tractor with implements suppliers register for the Temo Letlotlo Program?
Temo Letlotlo also welcomes registered seed suppliers and farm tractor suppliers to provide their valuable input to the program. This is an amazing opportunity for both types of suppliers to assist farmers and contribute to the country’s GDP with their respective expertise. If you are a seed supplier or farm tractor supplier in Botswana, you can download the Temo Letlotlo program registration form below.
How AgroAsia Tractors Supports the Temo Letlotlo Program in Botswana
AgroAsia Tractors is a registered and authorized dealer of Massey Ferguson tractors for sale in Botswana. Before the Temo Letlotlo program, AgroAsia Tractors supported farmers and local farm machinery by offering discounted rates. We not only provide farm tractors but also offer premium-quality farm implements and spare parts for highly demanded tractor brands like Massey Ferguson and New Holland.
