LK Beef Ranchers

Kaka Farmer's Association donated P30,000.00 to Botswana National Beef Producers Union-BW during the cordon fence rehabilitation campaign held at Letlhakane Kgotla.

Speaking at the event, the area Member of Parliament, Hon. K. Atamelang, urged farmers to embrace a more hands-on approach to livestock production. “Are tsweng mogonneng barui fela, re nne badisa!” he said, emphasizing the importance of farmers being actively involved in the day-to-day management of their livestock enterprises rather than being absentee owners.

Hon. Atamelang highlighted that the success and profitability of the livestock sector depend on farmers closely monitoring animal health, nutrition, breeding, and overall herd performance. He further commended the collaborative efforts of farmers, industry stakeholders, and community leaders in supporting the rehabilitation of cordon fences, which play a critical role in disease control, market access, and safeguarding Botswana’s beef industry.

The donation by Kaka Farmers Association demonstrates the commitment of local farmers to strengthening the livestock sector and supporting initiatives that contribute to improved animal health, productivity, and sustainable agricultural development.

Kgosi Dira Galeragwe of Letlhakane in the Boteti District encouraged farmers by sharing a message from Isaiah 41, reminding them to remain steadfast and courageous despite the challenges facing the agricultural sector. Quoting the scripture, he said:

“O se ka wa boifa, gonne ke na nao; o se ka wa tshoga, gonne ke Modimo wa gago. Ke tla go nonotsha, ee, ke tla go thusa; ee, ke tla go tshegetsa ka seatla sa me sa moja sa tshiamo.” (Isaia 41:10)

Knowledge is Power!

While in Serowe, we made an impromptu visit to Agrifeed who had an Irvine's Botswana broiler management training and had a chance to speak to the attendees about record keeping in poultry… record management is not only key in ruminant production but across all agricultural enterprises, in fact across any potentially profitable business!!!

A successful engagement with beef producers at Tonota main Kgotla, hosted by Kgosi Bokamoso Radipitse.

Botswana National Beef Producers Union-BW Spokesperson Mr Andrew Seeletso emphasised the need to unite Botswana’s beef industry to ensure a thriving, sustainable industry that bolsters Botswana’s economy while empowering producers with cutting-edge resources, advocacy, and market opportunities. Laura Bafaletse, drew attendants attention to benefits of forming farmers associations and affiliating with BNBPU. She noted that it empowers livestock producers by unlocking economies of scale and increasing collective bargaining power, such as subsidised prices for IHerd - Smart Livestock Production products and services.

Community outreach makes a very important part of our mission, we heeded the call when Botswana National Beef Producers Union-BW reached out. First stop was Dibete Kgotla where we were graciously hosted by Kgosi Mabua. BNBPU representative Ms Thuto Tumedi emphasised the need for farmers to come together and form associations which make their voice more powerful than as individuals.

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