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The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, through its Department of Livestock Services, has confirmed an outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) at Mahlase cattle post in Botha-Bothe. Six cattle tested positive after seventeen animals were sampled from the affected herd. The Department of Livestock Services has placed the affected cattle post and its neighbouring kraals…
By Staff Reporter The Farmers Pitso Awards enter a new chapter following the conclusion of a three-year agreement (2026β2028) that places the ownership and management of the awards under Newsday Media, with Seahlolo Newspaper assuming responsibility for organising and growing the platform. This development follows consultations between the founding team of the Farmers Pitso Awards…
By Seabata Mahao MASERU – As Lesotho prepares for upcoming PublicβPrivate Dialogue (PPD) sessions in 2026, a renewed ambition is taking shape, “Restoring the Mountain Kingdomβs historic position as a leading agricultural exporter in Southern Africa”. The vision was forcefully articulated by Chaba Mokuku, Managing Director of the Competitiveness and Financial Inclusion (CAFI) Project, who…
By Tumelo Taole Livestock remains central to the survival and identity of many households in Lesotho, yet in districts such as Mohaleβs Hoek and Leribe, farmers are increasingly struggling to feed both their animals and their families as deteriorating grazing lands and climate shocks take a growing toll. Once known for its rich grasslands and…
By Seabata Mahao Lesothoβs dairy dream is slowly taking shape after years of the countryβs reliance on South Africa for milk and dairy products. The government, through the Lesotho National Dairy Board (LNDB), is now stepping up efforts to empower local farmers with the skills to produce milk that proudly carries the βMade in Lesothoβ…
By Seahlolo Reporter The gentle rhythm of clucking hens and the hum of a self-pumping borehole tell the story of ambition, resilience and transformation in the village of Phaphama, in the distric of Botha-Bothe. It is here where Linkeng Mabitje, founder of Mabita Poultry Farm, is steadily building what she calls her βLayer Empireβ, a…
By Seahlolo Reporter In 2016, with just M20 in his pocket, and a new graduate with no clear hope of the white collar opportunity, Mphalane TΕ‘ilonyane decided to fight off the idle mind that unemployment often breeds, and bought a few seedlings and seeds of a variety of vegetables. The gesture that began as a…
By Seahlolo Reporter For Marefiloe Pitso, founder of Moshemane Dairy Farm, farming is no longer just a livelihood; it is a legacy in the making for her teenage daughter, Refiloe. Situated in Serutle Tlhakaneng, Butha-Buthe, Marefiloe is a poised, determined woman who is challenging the norm and excelling in crafting a legacy, one that is…
By Lerato Matheka Lesothoβs farmers may soon have the safety net they have long been waiting for. A newly completed feasibility study on agricultural insurance has revealed both the urgent need and the possibility of rolling out tailored insurance schemes to protect farmers against climate shocks, livestock disease, and market losses. According to the Feasibility…
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…
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…