2.0 MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN
2.1 PARTICULARS OF APPLICANTThe applicant Tawanda Bellington
Toitoi is young energetic Motswana aged 27 years applying for a
commercial ranch under youth category. The applicant I.D NUMBER
883013712 (please see attached copies) and currently residing in
orapa from jackalas 2 village. Mr Toitoi is married to Mrs
Goitseone Fikile Sibanda aged 26 years .From Mathagwane village. Mr
Toitoi can be reached at [email protected]... Contacts
77079292 or 71579205.
2.2 PROJECT BRIEF
Botswana is a semi-arid climate environment; this makes about 85
% of the agricultural land suitable for pastoral farming (Livestock
rearing) than arable farming. The livestock sector plays a
significant role in Botswana agricultural output . livestock
rearing is responsible for a number of important roles on both
rural communities and developing areas. Agriculture is a source of
employment to local community hence empowering them indirectly.
Livestock provide a source of foreign exchange which help in the
upgrading of Botswana economy. The mandate of the project would be
to export beef by selling to Botswana Meat Commission (B.M.C),
accommodate youth to learn about livestock rearing and breading and
to breed quality breeds for exporting and selling them locally to
improve cattle breeds in Botswana .Adoption of new technologies
developed in livestock rearing will assist Botswana to be
competitive on global markets hence this technologies will be
implemented on the project. This will improve livestock
productivity to preserve the profitability of commercial livestock
activities on both domestic and global markets. My ambition is to
diversify the economy by ensuring quality livestock
rearing.Agricultural policies advocated on communal rangeland
farming help to improve range conservation practices. Fencing alone
cannot improve the use of range land in an suitable manner. Fenced
areas should always be characterized by good management of
livestock and range resources as competition among pastoral farmers
result in depletion of range resources. The livestock sector
especially cattle play a vital role in Gross Domestic Products
(GDP) as currently it contributes about 3%. To improve agricultural
sector (especially pastoral farming) energetic youth and government
should give it more attention as a way of diversifying the
economy.The applicant have ambitions of starting livestock rearing
for commercial purposes , provide and accommodate youth educational
tours and camps and to create employment and upgrade rural
immigrant social life. The applicant have been managing a family
mixed herd of about 150 in matopi cattleposts which was then
negatively affected by foot and mouth disease. Mr Toitoi has
desires to continue agricultural sector especially pastoral farming
in foot and mouth disease (FMD) free area. Mr Toitoi currently owns
an audi 3 vehicle with intensions of obtaining agricultural assets
to pursue dreams of being a renowned farmer.
PROJECT OBJECTIVES
To engage in full time beef production by maximizing profits of
the ranch investment in order to have resources to expand
management scenarios of both the ranch and livestock production.
These will ensure that livestock products and its business
correlate hence rendering the business viability and
sustainability.To create employment for youth and accommodate youth
educational camps through farmers associations.To improve livestock
quality for sustained of take throughout the business.To improve
herd management to economically sound standards by taking both
nutritional and veterinary precautions alongside proper
management.To promote suitable use of grazing resources and
environment by complying with carrying capacities of the ranch
hence maintaining the ecosystem
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION
The ranch applied for is in Kaka Ranch No 38-NO of 3811 hectares
is located in Central District in Boteti area. The vegetation type
is characterized by grassland and shrub savanna.
HUMAN RESOURCE PLAN
Human Resources play a pivotal role in any business environment.
It is therefore vital to consider the welfare of employees or staff
in any business. With regard to the intended project the manager
and other skilled and unskilled labour force shall be provided with
residential accommodation together with any other fringe benefits
as may be seen fit from time to time.
Permanent staff remunerations per month for first year
operation
POSITIONQUANTITYSALARYDUTY
Director1BWP 5500.00Run the business (ranch)
Farm manager1BWP 3500.00Manage day to day farm duties
Financial and marketing manager1BWP 3000.00Manage farm funds and
accounting duties
Veterinary technician1BWP 2500.00Manage animal health
Artisan1BWP 1500.00Manage water reticulation to all the paddocks
and the farm as a whole
Herd men4BWP 800Looking after livestock
BUSINESS STARTUP FUNDS
Source of incomeQTYAMOUNT
Bank loan FNB1BWP 50 000 and above
CEDA1UP TO BWP 30 000000
Bank loan-Barclays 1BWP 50000 and above
Unutilized personal assetsBWP 20 000
START UP EXPENSESAssetsOTYUNIT PRICE(BWP)AMOUNT(BWP)
Power supply (380v)25000001000 000
Pipes motor and cables250 0000100 000
Cows20050001000000
Bulls810 00080 000
Transport100 000
Fencing1000 000
Accommodation500 000
Vat (12%)44
LIVESTOCK AND SALES PROJECTION IN TEN YEARS
STOCKING PLANYR 1YR2YR3YR4YR5YR6YR7YR8YR9YR10
COWS200200250370455450450450450450
CALVES 130170186215305352405444413451
HEIFERS0000000000
BULLS0008810 15181818
MALES006585106157193191191191
TOTAL OFF TAKE0065293314417301437437437
TOTAL AFTER OFF TAKE338378408406546433550414416416
Birth rate was calculated at 65% for year 1&2. 85% for the
Remaining years
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