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By Seahlolo Reporter In the quiet village of St. Monicas on the outskirts of Hlotse in the Leribe district, a farm that once began with nothing but vegetables on borrowed soil has grown into a thriving agribusiness that produces vegetables, grains, and meat all year round. Village Fresh Veggies & Meat, founded by farmer and…
By Seahlolo Reporter Greenek Pty Ltd, founded by the determined and visionary Mamohase Rasekhethe Leribe, in the village of Ha Mojapela, is more than a poultry farm. It is a story of grit, resilience and the transformative impact of support through SADP II. When the farm opened its doors in 2017, it began with just…
For generations, horses in Lesotho have been more than animals. They were once indispensable for transport and farm labour but while machinery has replaced many of their traditional roles, horses are now finding new life in sports, recreation, and cultural heritage. At this year’s Farmers Pitso Awards, that legacy was formally honoured with the introduction…
Seahlolo Newspaper once again demonstrated its commitment to building the future of Lesotho’s farming by honoring schools that excel in agriculture during the Farmers’ Pitso Awards earlier this month. A total of M10,000 was awarded to support school gardening tools, with Qhomane High School taking first prize, Mohale’s Hoek High School second, and Ratsoeu High…
Lesotho celebrated a historic milestone in agriculture this month, hosting its very first national agricultural trade fair, themed “Strengthening market systems and value chain linkages for inclusive agriculture.” The event, a collaborative effort between the government, Smallholder Agriculture Development Project II (SADP II), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the World Food Programme (WFP),…
At this year’s Agricultural Trade Fair 2025, one of the busiest stalls was that of Lesotho Post Bank, where farmers crowded to learn more about the bank’s growing range of agricultural finance products. The fair, which brought together farmers, government agencies, agribusinesses, and financial institutions, offered Lesotho Post Bank a platform to explain how it…
By Seabata Mahao Lesotho Post Bank has announced a wide-ranging package of agriculture loans designed to meet the financial needs of both smallholder and commercial farmers, to strengthen food security and support agribusiness growth across the country. Speaking to Seahlolo, Lebona Leokaoke, Relationship Manager for Agriculture at PostBank, explained that the initiative is about more…
By Thoboloko Ntšonyane The aquaculture and fisheries sector is beginning to claim its place on the national development agenda. This renewed energy was evident at a recent three-day stakeholders’ workshop in Maseru, where the long-awaited policy and strategy for fisheries and aquaculture was validated. The gathering drew a wide range of participants, from government ministries…
With fewer than twenty wine brands currently produced or packaged in Lesotho, the country’s wine industry is still young. Yet, step by step, it is steadily growing. Each launch adds another layer to this emerging sector and the latest, Mphatlalatsane Wine, was unveiled on 25 May 2025 by Mokhabebe (Pty) Ltd, adding an elegant new…
Khotso Morakabi, known affectionately as Tsuna, has transformed garden ingredients into culinary delights that are currently seasoning kitchens across the village of Ha-Foso, in Berea. His journey began in 2019 with turning a bare land into an urban garden using recycled containers, empty bottles, and whatever scraps of soil he could find. He built a…
By Seahlolo Reporters Machache Farm is a growing agricultural enterprise that started on the back of retrenchment. Owned by Makhaola Sibolane, the farm is an epitome of mixed farm practice excellence. With the boost of the Smallholder Agriculture Development Project (SADP II) grant, Machache Farm is a place of thriving orchards, vegetable plots and community…