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By Libuseng Molato The government of Lesotho has designated August as the Month for Food and Agriculture, a nationwide initiative aimed at reinforcing the importance of farming among Basotho. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security, and Nutrition has declared “PSHATLA MAFISOANA A TLALA RE KENE KHORENG” as the motto for this month. The initiative was launched on…
By Kabelo Masoabi The Smallholder Agriculture Development Project II (SADP II) continues to revolutionise Lesotho’s agricultural sector by equipping small-scale farmers with the tools and skills they need to thrive. With the support of over 100 business service providers, SADP II is helping farmers create viable business proposals and adopt innovative practices to boost productivity…
By Libuseng Molato The agricultural sector in Lesotho is witnessing a remarkable success story with Diva’s Cottage, a dairy processing business founded by Lintle Ntaote and Mafusi Nyathe Rasheleng. This dynamic duo has brought a fresh perspective to dairy products, making significant strides within just one month of operation.The brains behind Diva’s Cottage Lintle Ntaote,…
Libuseng Molato The agricultural sector in Lesotho is witnessing a remarkable success story with Diva’s Cottage, a dairy processing business founded by Lintle Ntaote and Mafusi Nyathe Rasheleng. This dynamic duo has brought a fresh perspective to dairy products, making significant strides within just one month of operation. The brains behind Diva’s Cottage Lintle Ntaote,…
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,…
By Lerato Matheka His Majesty King Letsie III continues to be a beacon of hope in the fight against global malnutrition as his term as the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Goodwill Ambassador for Nutrition has been renewed for the 2024-2026 term. This renewal, officially announced on April 9, 2024, by the Director General of…
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…
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. …
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,…
By Ntsoaki Motaung The Lesotho National Wool and Mohair Growers Association (LNWMGA) hosted a successful sheep and goat auction in Maseru on Wednesday, with a primary goal of enhancing the country’s wool and mohair production. The event, which showcased over 100 sheep and 100 goats, aimed to encourage local sourcing of improved livestock and foster…
By Staff Reporter The much-anticipated Mzansi Young Farmers Indaba 2025 is set to take place on Tuesday, 1 April, and Wednesday, 2 April 2025, at Lavender Kontrei Market in Pretoria North, South Africa. This premier event is a game-changer for young farmers, agripreneurs, and agricultural leaders looking to scale their businesses, access new opportunities, and…
By Kabelo Masoabi Lesotho’s agricultural sector is on the cusp of transformation with the development of the National Agricultural Research Policy. Spearheaded by the Department of Agricultural Research (DAR), under the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security, and Nutrition, this policy represents a pivotal step toward establishing a coordinated and accountable research system. The ultimate goal…