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 Programme 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) How do I obtain the service? Application Forms are available at the nearest District Crop Production Offices in their Extension areas. Basic Requirements for all Applicants * Farmers should register with the Department of Crop Production Extension Officer in their area. * Applicants aged 18 years and above with Omang ID or residence work permits. * 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? CONTACT ISPAAD Coordinator Ministry of Agriculture HQ Department of Crop Production Plot 4701 Maraka Road Private Bag 00435 ISPAAD Office Gaborone 2ND Floor, Office No. 231 Botswana Gaborone Tel: (267) 3689305 E-mail: [email protected]
Posted on: Thu, 10 Jul 2014 05:29:19 +0000
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