Beef farming is an integral part of the Botswana economy. The land and semi-arid climate favours
beef farming. Main production system is free range producing beef that has unique flavour, textures
and delicious taste that international markets are seeking for. Moreover, Botswana has a robust
animal health and veterinary controls necessary for markets requiring highest animal health
requirements such as the European Union (EU). Amongst these is the cattle identification and
traceability which ensures consumer confidence based on best practices.
Agrifronts is partnering with cattle farmers with established land and resources for beef production.
Using Pool and Cluster Model (PCM), the investors are pooled together and their investment
combined with available resources to ensure sustainable production. These individual farms are
subsequently clustered with others as well as connected with players in the value chain who provide
inputs and market. This allows the small farms to operate as large farms due to economies of scale
and bulk purchases of inputs. Agrifronts provides the professional management services enabling
the investments to thrive.
We therefore invite you to invest in this project with expected return on investment of 14% in 12
months.
Your investment facilitates:
1. Lease of farm and infrastructure
2. Production cost per unit
3. Labour
4. Management
5. Harvesting and Marketing
*Farm tours can be arranged for investors.
Farming comes with risks. Through careful selection of farmers and crops, the selection of necessary crop insurance, agronomy support and market analysis we mitigate them.
Climate Risk :
- Weather information determines optimal timing of planting and harvesting
- Solar powered irrigation systems
- Certified drought tolerant seeds
Soil Risks:
- Data-driven crop selection, preserving soil quality over the long term
- Regular soil health checks so yields are maximized season after season
- Organic methods used where possible, reducing the stress placed on the soil
Farmer Risks:
- Working with trusted farmers & cooperatives with whom we build relationships
- Supervised production, with advice on modern techniques offered to all farmers
- Produce from different farmers in multiple locations is combined, reducing the risk that a contract cannot be fulfilled
Crop Failure:
- Crop insurance that covers unavoidable pests or diseases and adverse weather conditions
- Supervised production, including crop loss mitigation techniques
- Contracts with large off-takers provide guaranteed markets with a fixed price and quantity
With your investment we provide farmers with the needed resources to improve food production and earn more
- Know-how: We provide farmers with training and extension services to enhance capacity
- Market linkages: We secure a market for the produce through pre-executed offtaker contracts
- Crop insurance: Your investment is covered against weather and pest risks
- Technology: We use technology to enhance best practices and increase yields