Pandamatenga Farmers Association has revealed that the Ministry of Lands and Agriculture, together with CEDA and NDB, has secured P206 million to support payments toward the P271 million owed to farmers, with a solution for the remaining P65 million currently underway.

“Disbursements have begun, with 100% paid to farmers owed below P1 million and 74% paid to those owed above P1 million. Funds are now reaching both small-scale and large-scale farmers, marking important progress as we move toward full settlement,” the association said. 

Disbursements have begun, with 100% paid to farmers owed below P1 million and 74% paid to those owed above P1 million.

It added that “We appreciate the Government of Botswana for responding to this, the Ministry of Lands and Agriculture, together with CEDA and NDB, has secured P206 million to support payments toward the P271 million owed to farmers, with a solution for the remaining P65 million currently underway.

Disbursements have begun, with 100% paid to farmers owed below P1 million and 74% paid to those owed above P1 million. Funds are now reaching both small-scale and large-scale farmers, marking important progress as we move toward full settlement.

We appreciate the Government of Botswana for responding to this urgent need and making resources available to support the sector. And we extend gratitude to farmers for their patience, resilience, and continued commitment. Your dedication keeps our nation fed, and every step forward is a shared victory for the agricultural community. urgent need and making resources available to support the sector. And we extend gratitude to farmers for their patience, resilience, and continued commitment. Your dedication keeps our nation fed, and every step forward is a shared victory for the agricultural community.”