Invasive Worm Species Threatens Agricultural Production in Lesotho
The district of Leribe is grappling with an invasive worm species that is causing alarm among sorghum farmers…
Advancing Agricultural Research with a New Tissue Culture Laboratory
The Department of Agricultural Research (DAR) is nearing completion of a state-of-the-art plant tissue culture laboratory, a ground-breaking…
Farmers Raise Alarm Over Rising Bluetongue Cases
Farmers across the country’s highlands are sounding the alarm over a surge in Bluetongue disease, known locally as…
96 Farmers from the South Secure SADP Grants in Competitive Selection
A total of 96 smallholder farmers from the southern region have secured financial grants under the Smallholder Agriculture…
King Letsie III Urges Men to Take Action in Nutrition Programs
His Majesty King Letsie III, the African Union's Nutrition Champion and FAO Special Goodwill Ambassador for Nutrition, has…
Agriculture Experts Battle African Armyworm Outbreak, helping farmers salvage their crops
A team of agricultural experts from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security, and Nutrition is working tirelessly to…
M950m bumper to Boosts Horticulture Sector through CAFI
Horticulture has long been recognised as a potential driver of economic growth and poverty reduction in Lesotho. With…
Agricultural Insurance Program to Shield Farmers from Natural Disasters
In a strategic move to safeguard farmers against the growing risks posed by natural disasters, the Government of…
Ethiopian Investor Eyes Coffee Production Opportunities in Lesotho
Lesotho is on the verge of a transformative agricultural venture as Afaw Girma Sahilegeberal, an Ethiopian entrepreneur representing…
Agric Ministry Under Scrutiny
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition (MAFSN) faced intense scrutiny from the Parliament’s Portfolio Committee for…
Farm Girls Build Local Agricultural Value Chain
Across the nation, local female farmers are joining forces to establish a thriving agricultural value chain that expands…