Agriculture plays a vital role in the economy of Botswana and Agriculture Business Ideas are being funded at the moment. A great share of the population is already involved in agriculture. Farming as a Major source of employment and income generation for the many areas of Botswana and the Government is currently aggressively encouraging agricultural business in an effort to make the country more self-sufficient. Here we look at some agriculture business ideas for you to consider.
Agriculture Business Ideas for Botswana
Vegetable Farming
Spinach, tomatoes, green pepper, rape, pumpkin, onions, cabbage and cucumber are all vegetables that are consumed in nearly every household and can also be grown almost anywhere. This means there is a very large market for vegetables. If you are looking towards farming, then one of your options is vegetable farming.
Mushroom Farming
Mushroom farming a very profitable agricultural business idea for entrepreneurs, and has a turnaround period of only three weeks. Yes, that is right! It also has huge profit potential with high demand for good quality organic mushrooms by restaurants, hotels and private consumers.
Transportation for Farmers
One of the challenges most farmers have is transporting their farm produce from the farm to the market. You can start a business to help farmers with this need and help them for a fee per load.
Livestock Housing
Building poultry houses, hatcheries, dairy farming cubicles, storage sheds and silos and other structures for use by farmers would allow you to cater to their unique needs and provide an affordable solution for the farmers. Importing these items is very expensive.
Poultry equipment
You can learn what is needed for poultry equipment and you are in business. This needs a variety of skills such as welding , carpentry, electrical and more.
Fertilizer Distribution
If you like the idea of working with the soil, you might enjoy being a part of the fertilizer industry. You can develop fertilizer distribution for your area with a proper selection of products that are needed in your area, from any location, Buying for more than one farmer at a time, can get better pricing from suppliers, and shared transport costs makes is cheaper for the farmers. Find suppliers willing to supply at suitable prices for quality products and are reliable. You can choose to import also if you need bulk purchase. In fertilizer distribution business, you can decide how big or how small you start, depending on your start up budget.
Soil Testing
Soil Testing is vital for good farming, and is used for monitoring nutrients as well as making precise fertilizer recommendations for various crops and cropping sequences, with no damage to the environment. Establishing a soil testing lab is a much needed and great agriculture business idea.
Vermicompost-Organic Fertilizer Production
Vermicomposting organic fertilizer production is a major component of agro-business models across the country with a very low initial investment. You can start this business with in-depth knowledge and a bit of research.
Planting Service
If you don’t have your own farm but still want to help with planting crops, you could start your own planting service and work with other farmers or growers in your area. They might need help with advice on crop selection, machinery, seeds, ground preparation and other things.
Recruiting labour for Farmers
Most farmers suffer from a shortage of experienced but affordable farm labour and often only need more people in planting season or at harvest. You could help farmers quickly recruit young, intelligent and literate labour for middle to long-term positions on their farms and rotate these people across farms for cost sharing.
Agricultural Equipment Rental
If you have the capital to purchase farming or agriculture equipment, you could start a business where you rent or lease equipment out to farmers. Tractors, Planters, Harvesters, and more.
Worm Farming
Worm farming is another agribusiness that helps enrich farm soil and supply animal protein for fish farming. This is a very good agribusiness ideas that is not being done much.
Businesses in Botswana are now producing a higher number of products than ever before. Have a look on Skymartbw.
