Farming, land reform, drought, livestock.
The South African Feedlot Association has opposed imports from Botswana and Namibia, citing foot-and-mouth disease concerns and threatening Botswana's livestock export programme recovery efforts.
28 October 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The South African Feedlot Association has opposed imports from Botswana and Namibia, citing foot-and-mouth disease concerns and threatening Botswana's livestock export programme recovery efforts.
28 October 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
A strong to very strong El Niño is expected to bring below-normal rainfall and above-normal temperatures to Botswana, potentially threatening food security and causing crop failures and livestock losses. Government has established drought-response mechanisms and disaster-management institutions to coordinate emergency responses, drawing on lessons from previous droughts to improve monitoring and early warnings.
28 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Government is considering easing agricultural lending requirements as foot-and-mouth disease and the threat of El Niño-induced drought increase pressure on Botswana's farming sector. The Assistant Minister of Lands and Agriculture has urged state-owned lenders, including CEDA, to reconsider loan conditions and repayment structures limiting farmers' access to capital.
26 October 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
The Kweneng Land Board has resolved to permit beneficiaries of the compensation-in-kind policy to receive their promised 10 residential plots, ending a long dispute over an arrangement intended to compensate land owners for surrendering agricultural holdings.
26 October 2026 · Mmegi →
Government has approved renewed export arrangements for live cattle and meat products to help livestock farmers recover from disrupted marketing caused by the Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak, allowing farmers to sell accumulated livestock and improve cash flow while supporting disease management.
25 October 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →