Partner
NARDI
Specific challenges
NARDI Water pollution, drought vulnerability, limited markets, access
Climate
Hot semi-arid climate, av. Rainfall 280 mm/y
Soil
Loam soils
Agriculture
Vegetables & fruit: tomatoes, cabbage, rape, maize, and livestock
Economic info
Depend full on irrigated vegetable enterprise
Infrastructure
Gravel road, electricity available
Land ownership
Customary land with documentation
Typical land size
7.5 ha
Crops produced
Vegetables, citrus
Value chain description
Farm gate local market. Bulk sold to grocery chains & venders
(Francistown)
Mechanization use
Mechanisation available for hire
Distance to fuel station
12km
Accessibility of site
High clearance vehicles
Support systems
Government and Private extension service providing inputs
Coordinates
-21.48753,27.56459
