Overview
Analytical services are provided on agricultural and related materials (soils, animal feeds, plants, fertilisers and irrigation water).
Who is eligible?
- Researchers.
- Subsistence farmers.
- Commercial farmers.
- Young farmers.
- Parastatals.
- Other government departments.
- Private agencies.
How do I get this service?
- Complete Soil sample submission form for soil and fertiliser samples.
- Complete Plant sample submission form for plant and animal feed samples.
- Submit samples with the relevant completed application form to the laboratory for testing. (See address below).
- After evaluation of the test results, a report will be dispatched to the applicant in the form of a report.
- If required, the test results can be explained to applicants by a laboratory officer.
What supporting documents are required?
- Certified copy of Valid National Identity Card (Omang).
- Young farmers need to produce a letter (confirming that they are the youth in that district) written by the District Agricultural Office.
How long will this service take?
Fourteen to Twenty-one (14 to 21) working days.
Where can I obtain this service?
Visit the nearest District Crop Production Office and District Animal Production Office.
Opening hours: 07:30 to 12:45 then 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday except public holidays.
Where can I get more information on this Service
The Coordinator
Soil and Plant Analytical Laboratory
Department of Agricultural Research
Private Bag 0033.
Gaborone,
Botswana.
Tel. (+267) 3668100 ext.: 8136/43/48
Fax.(+267) 3928965
Call Centre: 17755
Email. moa17755 [at] gov.bw (moa17755[at]gov[dot]bw)
