Ministry of Agriculture

About Ministry of Agriculture

Mandate

The Ministry of Agriculture is to develop on a sustainable and competitive basis the agricultural sector by improving farm incomes, generating employment opportunities and raw materials for agric businesses; conserving agricultural natural resources through the promotion and adoption of appropriate technologies and management practices.

In 1989 the Ministry of Agriculture was reorganized into four departments, three support divisions and five parastatal organizations. Regrettably, the ministry continues to be faced with serious challenges of lack of capacity to deliver services particularly the extension service.

These challenges, which are not peculiar to the ministry, affect the whole public service. In recognition of this we embarked on, among others an organization and methods review the purpose of which is to enhance the ability of the ministry to streamline its activities.

Vision		Mission
Attain national food security and global competitiveness in agricultural products.		To improve agricultural productivity through technology development and transfer, diversification and commercialization, in order to promote food security in partnership with our stakeholders. "We will achieve this mission through dedicated, skilled, well resourced and highly motivated staff"

Values

These are guiding principles, beliefs which the Ministry of Agriculture cherishes and commits to live by.

BOTHO		TEAM WORK
We treat our customers in a respectable and caring manner.		We recognize the need to work as a team characterized by collective effort, trust, understanding, support and perseverance irrespective of rank or gender.
CUSTOMER FOCUSED		INNOVATIVE
Our customers are the focus of everything we do by being courteous, caring, compassionate, tolerant and empathetic.		We commit to employ new ideas and being proactive in order to match the requirements of the future.
INTEGRITY
We foster a culture of transparency, accountability and dependability.

LIMID Forms

Agreement for borehore use(.pdf file)

Animal husbandry and fodder support(.pdf file)

livestock water development for small herd owners (.pdf file)

Poultry abattoir(.pdf file)

Smallstock package application form (.pdf file)

Tswana chicken package application form(.pdf file)

Water development (.pdf file)