2.0 MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN
2.1 PARTICULARS OF APPLICANT
The 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 va
[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
POSITION
QUANTITY
SALARY
DUTY
Director
1
BWP 5500.00
Run the business (ranch)
Farm manager
1
BWP 3500.00
Manage day to day farm duties
Financial and marketing
manager
1
BWP 3000.00
Manage farm funds and
accounting duties
Veterinary technician
1
BWP 2500.00
Manage animal health
Artisan
1
BWP 1500.00
Manage water reticulation to all
the paddocks and the farm as a
whole
Herd men
4
BWP 800
Looking after livestock
BUSINESS STARTUP FUNDS
Source of income
QTY
AMOUNT
Bank loan –FNB
1
BWP 50 000 and above
CEDA
1
UP TO BWP 30 000000
Bank loan-Barclays
1
BWP 50000 and above
Unutilized personal assets
BWP 20 000
START UP EXPENSES
Assets
OTY
UNIT PRICE(BWP)
AMOUNT(BWP)
Power supply (380v)
2
500000
1000 000
Pipes motor and cables
2
50 0000
100 000
Cows
200
5000
1000000
Bulls
8
10 000
80 000
Transport
100 000
Fencing
1000 000
Accommodation
500 000
Vat (12%)
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LIVESTOCK AND SALES PROJECTION IN TEN YEARS
STOCKING PLAN
YR 1
YR2
YR3
YR4
YR5
YR6
YR7
YR8
YR9
COWS
200
200
250
370
455
450
450
450
450
CALVES
130
170
186
215
305
352
405
444
413
HEIFERS
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
BULLS
0
0
0
8
8
10
15
18
18
MALES
0
0
65
85
106
157
193
191
191
TOTAL OFF TAKE
0
0
65
293
314
417
301
437
437
TOTAL AFTER OFF TAKE
338
378
408
406
546
433
550
414
416
Birth rate was calculated at 65% for year 1&2. 85% for the Remaining years
OPERATION EXPENSES
Year 1
Farm l
YR10
450
451
0
18
191
437
416
Year 2
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year