Ginger & Turmeric Farming and Commercial Production Workshop

*🌿 BUILD YOUR GINGER & TURMERIC FARM – FROM ROOT TO REVENUE*

Saturday Sept 6 2025 | MFK Gardens Centre Mmopane

If you’ve been looking for a *high-value crop* to take your farm to the next level — ginger and turmeric could be it.

📈 *Demand is booming* — from health-conscious local markets to global spice buyers.

But supply in Botswana and the region still lags far behind.

💡 Did you know?

– Ginger powder extract and oil are in high demand by food cosmetics & beverage producers.

– Turmeric sells locally for P65–P100/kg and is rising.

– SA’s ginger beer industry alone exceeds USD 79M.

– Global spice economy:

– Ginger → USD 4B (2024) → USD 6.9B (2030)

– Turmeric → USD 4.3B → USD 7.5B (2031)

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🎯 *WHAT YOU’LL LEARN*

A hands-on field-based training led by Mr. & Mrs. Masilo (Lisbeth Investments) who bring over 30 years of experience.

✅ Soil Preparation & Variety Selection

✅ Land Layout Irrigation & Mulching

✅ Fertilisation & Disease Prevention

✅ Harvesting Washing & Curing

✅ Local Market Entry & Export Prep

✅ Value Addition (Drying Powder Oils)

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 👩🏽‍🌾 WHO SHOULD ATTEND

✔ Urban farmers growing their skills

✔ Agripreneurs in spices or health products

✔ Youth/women farming groups

✔ Farming cooperatives ready to scale

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 📍 CLASS DETAILS

 Saturday Sept 6 2025

 Mmopane – MFK Gardens Centre (5 min from Spar turn-off)

 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM (Arrive by 8:00 AM)

 Fee: P400 (includes brunch demos certificate)

📸 Watch this class in action: ( https://mfkbw.weebly.com/horti-ginger-commercial.html)

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 🎁 DISCOUNT OFFERS

👫 Bring-A-Friend – 5% OFF

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Group of 4+ – 10% OFF

👤 Fewer than 5 – P600 (private rate)

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SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING CLASSES:

Ginger-Turmeric Production*

* *Sep 6 (Sat)* – Regular Weekend Class

* *Oct 7 (Tue)* – Add on: Weekday Class

* *Oct 4 / 11 (Sat)* – Northern training Workshop

* *Nov 8 (Sat)* – Regular Weekend Class

*Combined Garlic-Ginger-Turmeric Production*

* *Dec 2 (Tue)* – Add on: Weekday Class

*Garlic Production Workshop*

* *Jan 10 (Sat)* – Regular Weekend Class

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📲 *BOOKING & CONTACT*

✅ WhatsApp to book: +267 73 961 421

💬 Join class group: [Click to Join] ( https://chat.whatsapp.com/Iwxh3VIxuEE2WqyU4MzboJ)

 Prepare before class:

– [Getting Ready for Class] ( https://mfkbw.weebly.com/gettingready.html)

– [What Sets Us Apart] ( https://mfkbw.weebly.com/what_sets_us_apart.html)

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🔖 *Hashtags*

\#GingerGold #TurmericBoom #ProfessionalisingFarmers #MFKGardensCentre

\#BotswanaFarming #AgriBusiness #ValueAddition #SpiceUpAfrica

\#GrowSmartBW #SouthernAfricaAgriculture

With Appreciation To:

@Lisbeth Investments - Pty Ltd

@BWgovernment

@Ministry of Lands and Agriculture

@Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN)

@Botswana Horticulture Farmers Association

@Botswana Horticulture Council

@Kgatleng Farmers Association

@KWENENG FARMERS ASSOCIATION

@Grow Fast Organic Fertilizer

@Agrichem SR

@Business Botswana