PANDAMATENGA FARMING PROJECT, BOTSWANA. The Pandamatenga farming project began in 1984 when the Government of Botswana allocated an initial 25 000 hectares of virgin bush to pioneering commercial farmers. The aim was to increase the country’s cereal production and boost food security. With fertile black cotton soils and an annual rainfall of 600 millimeters, it was the most suitable area in the country for crop production. Transforming this expanse of wilderness into agricultural lands proved to
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PANDAMATENGA FARMING PROJECT, BOTSWANA. The Pandamatenga farming project began in 1984 when the Government of Botswana allocated an initial 25 000 hectares of virgin bush to pioneering commercial farmers. The aim was to increase the country’s cereal production and boost food security. With fertile black cotton soils and an annual rainfall of 600 millimeters, it was the most suitable area in the country for crop production. Transforming this expanse of wilderness into agricultural lands proved to
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The Pioneers of Pandamatenga | A Farmer’s Legacy in Northern Botswana’s Farming Capital
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CROPS AT PANDAMATENGA FARMS DESTROYED BY HEAVY FLOODS Botswana could face serious grain shortages following the destruction of crops by severe floods in Pandamatenga. Large portions of farms have been submerged, damaging infrastructure and wiping out key produce. The country relies heavily on Pandamatenga farmers, and the disaster could force Botswana to once again look to South America and Australia to address the deficit. Pandamatenga Commercial Farmers member Ryan Neal says the floods destroy
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CROPS AT PANDAMATENGA FARMS DESTROYED BY HEAVY FLOODS Botswana could face serious grain shortages following the destruction of crops by severe floods in Pandamatenga. Large portions of farms have been submerged, damaging infrastructure and wiping out key produce. The country relies heavily on Pandamatenga farmers, and the disaster could force Botswana to once again look to South America and Australia to address the deficit. Pandamatenga Commercial Farmers member Ryan Neal says the floods destroy
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𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐲 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬, 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬: 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐔𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 Beyond the recent heavy rains, farmers in Pandamatenga are grappling with additional challenges including stiff competition from South African producers, worsened by the lack of local pricing and index controls. 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Secretary, 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡, says delays in implementing the Bo
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𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐲 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬, 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬: 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐔𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 Beyond the recent heavy rains, farmers in Pandamatenga are grappling with additional challenges including stiff competition from South African producers, worsened by the lack of local pricing and index controls. 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Secretary, 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡, says delays in implementing the Bo
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From the vast Kalahari to the fields of Pandamatenga, it’s an honour to be by the side of Botswana's hardworking landscapers, farmers, wildlife conservationists and foresters. Your dedication brings out the best in our nation and today we’re celebrating you! Happy Botswana Day 🇧🇼 #BotswanaDay #WeAreHusqvarna #WeAreByYourSide | Husqvarna
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From the vast Kalahari to the fields of Pandamatenga, it’s an honour to be by the side of Botswana's hardworking landscapers, farmers, wildlife conservationists and foresters. Your dedication brings out the best in our nation and today we’re celebrating you! Happy Botswana Day 🇧🇼 #BotswanaDay #WeAreHusqvarna #WeAreByYourSide | Husqvarna
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Farming in Pandamatenga: Potatoes, Irrigation, and Perseverance in Botswana
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Farming in Pandamatenga: Potatoes, Irrigation, and Perseverance in Botswana
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AGRICO on Instagram: "Step into the heart of Pandamatenga, where dust turns to gold in the hands of the farmers who transformed Botswana’s wilderness into a grain producing powerhouse. 🌱 This video captures the quiet beauty and legacy of Oom Piet Strachan’s farm, one of the pioneering operations that helped shape Pandamatenga into what it is today.🌅 Though there’s no narration, every frame tells a story of perseverance, partnership, and love for the land. 📖 Full video on YouTube #Agrico #Pand
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The Pandamatenga Silos represent a significant step forward in ensuring food security for Batswana. With advanced technology and high standards, these silos will enhance the storage and distribution of locally produced agricultural products, contributing to the nourishment and well-being of our nation. 🎥: Stage Works Africa #PushaBW #FoodSecurity | Brand Botswana
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Minister of Lands and Agriculture visit Pandamatenga Farmers! | Botswana Agricultural Marketing Board - BAMB
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𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩: 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 Following the recent torrential rains in the Pandamatenga area, farmers are increasingly worried about missing the narrow window for this year’s ploughing season. Some of the most productive farms are completely submerged, making it impossible to access fields or prepare the land. This is especially worrying as Pandamatenga is a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) that supports
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Botswana floods destroy 8000ha of crops at Pandamatenga farms - nbc
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In Pandamatenga, Botswana, Kallie Viljoen shares why Agrico remains his top choice for irrigation equipment. 🌍 After 25 years of farming, he’s seen it all, and for him, quality and price are what truly set Agrico apart. From centre pivots to drip irrigation systems, Agrico delivers reliable performance and fair pricing, with equipment that’s built to last in Africa’s toughest conditions. He explains how Agrico’s transparent, delivered pricing saves him costs compared to competitors who add hidd
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The video below shows the impact of flooding on a potato farmer at Pandamatenga farms, with most of the warehouse infrastructure submerged under water. The footage was shared by Pandamatenga Commercial Farmers Association representative, Ryan Neal. By Solomon Tjinyeka | The Patriot on Sunday
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High quality. Fair price. Proven performance. In Pandamatenga, Botswana, Kallie Viljoen shares why he trusts Agrico for reliable irrigation, from centre pivots to drip systems built to last in Africa’s toughest conditions. 🎥 Watch the full story on YouTube :Link in Bio #agrico #irrigation #botswana #farming #agriculture #quality #price #value #farmers #agricultureafrica | Agrico
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🇧🇼 Botswana Pandamatenga Field Day Maguta Chete Chete ne Bhuru Remusha! Agriseeds Zimbabwe high-yielding maize varieties are performing exceptionally well in the hot, arid fields of Pandamatenga. These hybrids are engineered for tough conditions, high productivity, and maximum farmer satisfaction. Key Traits Farmers Look For in a Good Maize Variety: ✅ High Yield Potential – Big, uniform cobs that fill every matura. ✅ Good Standability – Strong stalks that remain upright under pressure. ✅ Green
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Panda Potatoes: @agrico_za se verbintenis tot Afrika se boere. In die Pandamatenga-distrik in noordelike Botswana wys Panda Potatoes hoe doeltreffende besproeiingstegnologie ’n boerdery heeltemal kan omskep. Waar klimaat en grondtoestande uitdagings bied, vorm waterbestuur en betroubare Agrico-spilpunte die kern van hierdie plaas se suksesvolle aartappelproduksie. Deur beplanning en betroubare ondersteuning het Van Vuuren Holdings ’n boerdery geskep wat wys hoe besproeiing ’n sleutelrol kan spee
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Botswana's Food Basket Pandamatenge Farms
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Each year Pandamatenga, Botswana plays host to a large farmers day event. This year was a little different due to the season being late. The farmers decided to go ahead with a harvest day. The president of Botswana, the honourable Mokgweetsi Masisi visited the area to see how agricultural technology is implimented in the pursuit of food security for the country. The local farmers lined up their equipment next to the road as a commitment to Botswana agriculture and a homage to the hard working gr
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Pandamatenga (Botswana) se saaiboere het erg skade gehad hierdie week nadat landerye oorstroom is. Elzanne Jansen van Vuuren het hierdie video en foto's Woensdag geneem nadat die area rondom 200 mm binne 24 uur ontvang het. Sterkte aan almal wat hierdeur geraak word! #wegtydskrif #botswana | Weg-tydskrif
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PANDAMATENGA COMMERCIAL FARMERS COUNT LOSSES AS FLOODING HITS CROPLANDS Pandamatenga commercial farmers in the Chobe Region are counting losses following heavy rainfall that has battered the area in recent days. The downpours have affected several commercial farms in Pandamatenga, one of Botswana’s key grain-producing areas. An executive member of the Pandamatenga Commercial Farmers Association, Ryan Neal, said the area recorded more than 300 millimetres of rainfall within seven days, including
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Beautiful day and clearly sunny.... What a beautiful land of botswana 🇧🇼 pandamatenga
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Spend P500 or more on seeds,fertilizers,pesticides or combination at any BAMB outlet and stand a chance to win a tractor and boom sprayer. Competition will run till the 31st of March.Ts & Cs apply #WinaTractorCompetition | Botswana Agricultural Marketing Board - BAMB
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I just love truck stop food. Engen Pandamatenga (Botswana) has some lekker pap en stew. #food #roadtrip #trans_africa_tours #tasda #conquerorcampers #Bushtechcanopies #ironman4x4africa #leatherandcanvas #onca #bakkie2beast #maxxistyres #skinsoothe #m_tech_communications #4x4_assist #manuprum #transafricatours #tasafaris #overlanding #offthebeatentrack #bushlife #blessed #wanderlust #travel #africa #ubuntoe #maxxis #diekiaatbraaiplank1 #BushtechLife #tours #blessedlife | Trans Africa Self Drive A
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Ms. Lilian Costa Scheepers, Chief Executive Officer of the Pandamatenga Farmers Association, shared key insights during a panel discussion at the Global Expo Botswana 2025 held last week in Gaborone. Watch this snippet from the panel discussion. | Pandamatenga Commercial Farmers Association
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Catch our team at the ongoing Chobe Agricultural Show in Pandamatenga, where we're showcasing some of the machines we have on offer. Stop by to learn more about our services and see how our machines can benefit you! Contact us on 267 395 7044 or email us on enquiries@partssales.co.bw #PartsSalesBotswana #BotswanaStrong | Parts Sales Botswana
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PANDAMATENGA VILLAGE HIT BY HEAVY RAINFALLS: PUBLIC CAUTION AND SAFETY NOTICE Pandamatenga Village has been affected by heavy rainfall, resulting in flooding in some areas and increased safety risks to residents, livestock, and property. Members of the community are strongly advised to exercise extra caution, particularly when moving around flooded areas, crossing rivers, streams, and low-lying zones. Parents and guardians are urged to closely monitor children and discourage them from playing ne
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Best coffee in Botswana. Please support them as you enter Pandamatenga. #coffee #botswana #transafricatours #tasafaris #trans_africa_tours #ariewarie #oppositelock #conqueror #Bushtechcanopies #ironman4x4africa #leatherandcanvas #onca #maxxistyres #skinsoothe #m_tech_communications #4x4_assist #manuprum #ubuntoe #maxxis #snappymeals #diekiaatbraaiplank1 #blessedlife | Trans Africa Self Drive Adventures and Tours
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