Integrated Support Programme for Arable Agriculture Development (ISPAAD)
Rainfed and Horticulture
Service Description
ISPAAD is one of the main Agricultural Support Schemes introduced in 2008 to address challenges in the arable sub-sector, of poor technology adoption by farmers and low productivity of the sub-sector.
Objectives:
- Increase production
- Promote food security at household and national levels
- Commercialize agriculture through mechanization
- Facilitate access to farm inputs and credit
- Improve extension outreach
Project components:
- Cluster Fencing
- Provision of Potable Water
- Provision of Seeds
- Provision of Fertilizers
- Facilitation of access to Credit
- Establishment of Agricultural Service Centres.
- Draught Power Provision. Form (ISPAAD Practical Completion Certificate)
Horticulture Enterprise Support Programme (Production Inputs Support and Farm Equipment). (ISPAAD Horticultural Application Form)
Basic Requirements for all Applicants
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Farmers should register with the Department of Crop Production Extension Officer in their area.
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Applicants aged 18 years and above with Omang ID or residence work permits.
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Must have proof of land accessibility (dully allocated or leased).
Cost Involved in obtaining service
No application fee is required when completing the forms.
Where can I get more information?
new ISPAAD guidelines
See ISPAAD Guidelines
Postal Address: Physical Address
ISPAAD Coordinator Ministry of Agriculture HQ
Department of Crop Production Plot 4701 Mmaraka Road
Private Bag 00435 ISPAAD Office
Gaborone 2nd Floor, Office No. 231
Botswana Gaborone
Tel: (267) 3689447
E-mail: dcp@gov.bw