Moringa: an anchor for agricultural transformation

Farmer’s Pride International entered the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme (BETP) process with a Moringa Agriculture-Based Cluster initiative. Using Moringa oleifera as the anchor crop, the programme connects farmer training, organised production, local value addition and export markets.

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Progress reported by FPI

7,000 farmers trained in Moringa oleifera production

50 Agriculture-Based Clusters registered

150 farmers growing Moringa

Four farmers contributed to the first export to Germany, adding to production from FPI’s Uphopia Farms subsidiary.

Three buyers available: two in Germany and one in South Africa.

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Our ambition

153,000 jobs targeted — 53,000 direct and 100,000 indirect.

USD 4.5 million was the initial loan request.

These figures describe programme targets and a financing request. They do not represent jobs already created or funding secured.

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Growing market opportunities

One larger German buyer has expressed interest in contract farming for:

• Moringa Grade C

• Stevia leaves

• Lemon balm leaves

• Peppermint leaves

• Strawberry leaves

• Turmeric root slices

• More acidic Hibiscus sabdariffa calyces

• A more pungent/spicy ginger variety

This is buyer interest. Confirmed contract terms and production commitments will be reported separately.

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Proposed Rasesa Agriculture-Based Cluster

Status: Proposed initiative.

FPI proposes a cluster connecting producers with training, shared services, coordinated production, processing and market access. Site arrangements, partners, financing and delivery schedules remain to be confirmed.

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Proposed 1,000-hectare Tuli Block project

Status: Proposed initiative. Proposed scale: 1,000 hectares.

FPI proposes integrated agricultural production and value addition in the Tuli Block. Land rights, water availability and permissions, feasibility, environmental requirements, financing and implementation arrangements require confirmation.

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Official programme information

The official BETP agriculture investment opportunities page lists an Agriculture-Based Cluster (ABC) entry, currently naming the BETP Secretariat as project owner. The link below provides programme context; it does not establish government endorsement of FPI or approval of the Rasesa and Tuli Block proposals.

 

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