Speaking at the launch of a competition where eight winners will be sent to attend the annual NAMPO in South Africa, Marsh managing director, Fritzgerald Dube said the partnership will go a long way to sensetise farmers. “Farming is very unpredictable hence the reason why it is important for farmers to insure their products as a way of protecting their investment. Most of local farmers lack education in regard to insurance and do not know the importance of insuring their products from either natural disasters,” he said. The Chairman of Botswana Sheep Breeders Association, Aobakwe Gofamodimo said farmers should start insuring their livestock, especially those who want to commercialise the business. “Local farmers need to start taking their farming seriously, and through this competition we will accord them an opportunity to go to one of the largest farming events in Africa, NAMPO, which has over 80, 000 people from all over the world to go and learn about commercial farming as well as the importance of insurance in farming,” he said. According to Gofamodimo, Marsh Botswana will be sponsoring eight farmers to attend the annual NAMPO at the tune of P50 000,00 which will cover the cost of accommodation for three nights. The competition, which will close on the May 20, is open to the association’s members, aspiring farmers as well as individuals. Botswana Sheep Breeders Association is a non-governmental organisation that deals with small stock farming. The association has over 200 members who pay annual subscription fees and will get an opportunity to attend workshops about commercial farming, insuring livestock just to mention a few throughout the year. Source - mmegi.bw