• the most hot sale oil crops/processing in Botswana
  • the most hot sale oil crops/processing in Botswana
  • the most hot sale oil crops/processing in Botswana
  • the most hot sale oil crops/processing in Botswana
  • Does Botswana Export sunflower oil to South Africa?
  • Currently most of sunflower seed and oil production in Botswana is exported to South Africa. SEZA is currently working with the Ministry of Agriculture to develop Botswana’s sunflower oil value chain. BAMB is also mandated to manage the country’s Strategic Grain Reserve (SGR) for purposes of ensuring national food security.
  • What is the most important oil seed crop in southern Africa?
  • Sunflower ( Helianthus annus L.) is the most important oil seed crop in Southern Africa at present and is being grown virtually in all summer rainfall areas. Marginal soils are being utilised more for production of sunflower which is less risky and require lower production inputs.
  • What is the crop sub-sector in Botswana?
  • The crop sub-sector is dominated by cereals, but is limited by constrained productivity, unreliable water supply, and the fact that 70 percent of Botswana’s landscape consists of desert and poor soils. Local cereal production is dominated by sorghum, maize, and millet.
  • Where does horticulture grow in Botswana?
  • Horticulture production is concentrated in southeastern Botswana, with a small production that only satisfies 54 percent of the national demand and primarily consists of potatoes, tomatoes, cabbage, and oranges. The government is trying to increase local production in this area.
  • How much maize does Botswana produce a year?
  • Production of maize (about 10,000 mt per year) is usually far less than the demand, which is usually at 100,000 mt per year. The Botswana Agricultural Marketing Board (BAMB) notes high demand of tswana cowpeas that exceeds supply and therefore encourages production of this product.
  • How much does agriculture contribute to Botswana's GDP?
  • Agriculture only comprises approximately 2% of GDP, but it is vital to livelihood for many citizens of Botswana who operate farms for subsistence. Livestock production, especially cattle, contributes an estimated 80% to the agricultural GDP.