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At 46, Mpati Makotoko could have succumbed to the challenges life presented and allowed them to define her. Instead, she transformed despair into opportunity, and today, Sunshine Poultry Farm stands as a thriving business in Sebothoane Ha Monki in the Leribe district. She describes her business as a symbol of hope, resilience and an empowerment…
The cool morning air of Thabana Morena held a subtle promise as young farmers stepped off their vehicles and onto the expansive lands of Hon. Selibe Mochoboroane’s farm in Mafeteng. What awaited them was not just a tour, but an immersion into a narrative of resilience, transformation and a deep commitment to agriculture that has…
Behind Lesotho’s fertile fields lies a silent yet urgent crisis: farmers’ mental health. Natural hazards, climate change, financial strain, livestock theft, and crop failures take a psychological toll on farmers, yet few forums exist to address their struggles. During the winter season, a heavy snowfall in the country’s highlands left farmers grappling with more than…
Sejakhosi Lefisa, a young and determined farmer from Mabita Finest Farm in Thabana Mokhele, Butha-Buthe, recently confronted the harsh reality of climate change when strong winds tore down the shade nets protecting his tomato crops. At 1,600 metres above sea level, Butha-Buthe’s northern district is no stranger to weather extremes, but this incident left Lefisa…
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security and Nutrition’s Smallholder Agriculture Development Project (SADP II) celebrated a significant milestone with the graduation of 56 farmers from the country for completing an intensive capacity-building programme designed to transform smallholder agriculture into a commercially viable sector. The event, held at Blue Mountain Inn, brought together farmers, government…
The dawn breaks slowly over the jagged mountains of Thaba-Tseka. Mist coils over the valleys like smoke and the early light paints the terraced hills in shades of gold and green. It’s a breath-taking view from the eyes of a visitor, but for those who farm this rugged landscape, beauty often hides a deeper struggle….
Farmers, entrepreneurs and agribusiness partners recently came together for a roundtable discussion under the theme, “Market Before Production”, calling for a shift from traditional farming toward a more coordinated and demand-driven approach. The discussion, facilitated by the district’s Department of Marketing with the support from the Smallholder Agricultural Development Project (SADP II), gathered crop producers…
It was a day of music, colour and heartfelt celebration at Pontseng, in the district of Thaba-Tseka, as farmers, nutrition clubs and community members gathered to honour the remarkable journey of Ntseo Seedlings and Vegetables Farm. Smiles filled the air, hands clapped to the rhythm of ululations and the energy was unmistakable, this was not…
It was a day of cheers and celebration of a long tiresome journey that started a doubted dream. When Teleko Senauoane started Senawi Horticultural Farm in 2016, he had nothing but a small shack, 100 chickens and a dream that many dismissed as unrealistic. A teacher by profession, Teleko had always wanted to feed his…
There was music, laughter and a deep sense of pride at Ha Ratsiu in Berea as farmers, community members and government officials gathered to celebrate Premier Farm’s milestone achievement under the Smallholder Agriculture Development Project Phase II (SADP II). The farm, owned by Mateboho Thotanyane, has officially completed Milestone Four, marking a remarkable journey of…
The crowd erupted in cheers as 15-year-old Mohanoe Manyanye walked onto the stage to receive his award, first prize in dog breeding at this year’s Farmers Pitso Awards. His bright smile told a story of hard work, patience and an unusual kind of farming passion, one that doesn’t sprout from the soil but wags its…