Lesotho, FAO Vow To Transform Food Production

Libuseng Molato The government of Lesotho has signed a new Country Programming Framework (CPF) with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).  This strategic agreement addresses the country’s food challenges and bolsters efforts to transform its agricultural sector. Signed on the 5 August at Avani Maseru, during the visit of United Nations (UN) agricultural agencies’ delegations,…

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Lesotho Takes on Co-Chairmanship Role in Global Nutrition Initiative

By Lerato Matheka Lesotho’s commitment to combating global malnutrition has taken a significant step forward as His Excellency Thesele Maseribane, Lesotho’s Ambassador to Italy, accepted the co-chairmanship of the Rome-Based Agencies’ (RBA) Group of Friends of Nutrition. This prestigious position, shared with Switzerland, marks a critical moment for Lesotho as it positions itself as a…

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Trailblazers Revolutionise Farming with Agridrone Technology

By Lerato Matheka A group of visionary young minds Jarred Singh, Andile Ngcobo, Ayrton DeBruin, Shivaan Hiralal, and Yasteel Inaarman, is reshaping the future of agriculture in Africa through their groundbreaking company, Skyharvest.  What began as a conversation about agridrone technology soon transformed into a bold initiative to pioneer drone-based farming services across the continent. …

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Crop Diagnosing System a Game Changer for Lesotho Agriculture

Libuseng Molato In a remarkable leap toward modernising agriculture, two final-year students from the National University of Lesotho, Khotso Phali and Tšepang Nkoe, have developed the Lesotho AI Agriculture Virtual Assistant (LAAVA).  This groundbreaking system, which integrates artificial intelligence (AI) into crop farming, aims to revolutionise the country’s agricultural sector by enhancing productivity, improving sustainability,…

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