Farmers Pitso Expands to Fifth District, Empowering Agricultural Stakeholders Across Lesotho

Since its inception in Maseru in 2019, Farmers Pitso has grown into one of Lesotho’s most significant agricultural networking platforms, recognising farmers, their innovations, and agribusiness achievements. On March 15, 2025, the initiative expanded further, launching its fifth district event in Qacha’s Nek—a step closer to its goal of establishing a presence in all ten…

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Lesotho’s Agricultural Researchers to Showcase Horticultural Breakthroughs at Regional Conference

Lesotho is set to take center stage in agricultural research as the Department of Agricultural Research (DAR) prepares to present its latest findings on horticultural technologies suited to the country’s unique climatic conditions. The presentation will be made at the upcoming Regional Scientific Conference on Agricultural Innovation, an event hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture,…

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King Letsie III Calls for Urgent Action on Child Nutrition at Global Summit

“The time for action is now. We cannot afford to let another generation of African children suffer from the devastating consequences of malnutrition,” declared His Majesty King Letsie III at the Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit in Paris. As the African Union’s Nutrition Champion, the King highlighted the alarming reality that 60 million children across…

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CCARDESA Charts Course for Agricultural Transformation at 4th General Assembly

The Centre for Coordination of Agricultural Research and Development for Southern Africa (CCARDESA) convened its 4th General Assembly at the Manthabiseng Convention Centre in Maseru, Lesotho, on April 1st, 2025, marking a pivotal moment for agricultural development in the SADC region. Bringing together policymakers, researchers, agricultural universities, development partners, private sector representatives, NGOs, and farmers,…

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