BW Supplies Training Farms Academy
Practical, hands-on agricultural training for Botswana's farmers — covering cattle, poultry, crop production, and small stock. Empowering the next generation of Botswana farmers.
Cattle & Beef Production
5 Days
- Herd management & record keeping
- Beef cattle nutrition & feed programmes
- Breeding & reproduction management
- Disease prevention & animal health
- Feedlot operations & finishing
- Marketing & value chain
Poultry Farming (Broilers & Layers)
3 Days
- Broiler vs layer production systems
- Housing & biosecurity setup
- Feed management & nutrition
- Flock health & vaccination
- Egg grading & marketing
- Profitability & cost management
Crop Production & Agribusiness
4 Days
- Soil health & land preparation
- Seed selection & planting techniques
- Fertilizer & irrigation management
- Pest & disease control
- Post-harvest handling
- Farm business planning
Small Stock — Sheep & Goats
3 Days
- Small stock selection & breeds
- Pasture & rangeland management
- Nutrition & supplementary feeding
- Reproduction & flock growth
- Health & parasite control
- Market access & value addition
Irrigation & Water Management
3 Days
- Water sources & borehole basics
- Drip vs sprinkler system design
- Irrigation scheduling & water budgeting
- Pump selection & solar options
- Maintenance & troubleshooting
- Water conservation during drought
Agribusiness & Farm Finance
4 Days
- Farm business planning
- Costing & gross margin analysis
- Record keeping & bookkeeping
- Accessing funding & CEDA support
- Market research & supply contracts
- Pricing and value addition
Piggery Management
3 Days
- Housing & pen design
- Breeding & farrowing management
- Feeding programmes by growth stage
- Biosecurity & disease control
- Waste management
- Marketing pork in Botswana
Beekeeping & Honey Production
2 Days
- Bee biology & colony behaviour
- Hive types & apiary siting
- Colony capture & management
- Harvesting & processing honey
- Beeswax and by-products
- Packaging & market access
Feedlot Management & Beef Finishing
4 Days
- Feedlot design & pen layout
- Selecting and buying weaners
- Ration formulation & adaptation
- Growth monitoring & ADG targets
- Health protocols & treatment
- Marketing to BMC and abattoirs
Tractor & Farm Equipment Operation
5 Days
- Tractor controls & safe operation
- Implement hitching & calibration
- Daily and scheduled servicing
- Basic fault diagnosis
- Field efficiency & fuel saving
- Workshop safety
Horticulture & Vegetable Production
4 Days
- Nursery & seedling production
- Bed preparation & spacing
- Fertigation programmes
- Pest & disease scouting
- Harvesting & grading
- Supplying retailers and markets
Poultry Business Masterclass (Advanced)
3 Days
- Batch planning & cash flow
- Feed conversion optimisation
- Advanced biosecurity
- Cold chain & processing
- Contract growing
- Scaling to commercial volumes