guidelines were reviewed - Ministry of Agriculture

10.2.4 For vegetable and/or flower production theproject should be at least half a hectare, while afruit production project should be at least twohectares. In case of seedling (vegetables & fruits),mushroom and ornamental production projectsize of at least quarter of a hectare (0.25 ha) isrecommended.10.2.5 The project should be full time owner managedor here should be evidence that the person (otherthan the owner) engaged to manage theproject has requisite technical know-how.10.2.6 The owner of the project should produce a businessplanand annual financial statement of accounts.10.2.7 There must be an established and reliable source ofwater for all projects considered under this programme.The water source must support the project throughoutthe year e.g. the borehole must yield at least 2.5m 3/ hr to be able to irrigate half a hectare. Irrigationwater must also be tested for quality.Farmers will be encouraged to source fertilizers,pesticides, seedlings and seeds from locally approvedsuppliers. Farmers who purchase farm inputs /equipment outside Botswana must pay full costof suchitems to the supplier and produceproof of payment for reimbursement.10.2.8 The fertilizers and pesticides should be registeredproducts under the Agrochemicals Act of 1999.10.2.9 Farmers must undertake soil analysis to determinethe fertility status of their soil, as a pre- requisitefor fertilizer assistance.ISPAAD GUIDELINES 14