Declining Grazelands Threaten Rural Livelihoods as Farmers Turn to Fodder Production
By Tumelo Taole Livestock remains central to the survival and identity of many households in Lesotho, yet in…
Science Journalism Key to Informed Societies
PRETORIA- Science journalists from around the world recently gathered in Africa for the 13th World Conference of Science…
Safeguarding Soils, Vegetation and Wildlife for a Sustainable Future
PRETORIA – Healthy ecosystems are essential for the survival of both humans and animals. Soils, vegetation, and wildlife…
The Misfortune of Hoko’s 197 Sheep
For Lekoko Salemane Hoko, a wool and mohair farmer with a flock of over 900 sheep, farming has…
15 Sheep Slaughtered Overnight by Unknown Wild Predator
A Berea farmer has been left devastated after an unknown wild predator slaughtered 15 sheep in a single…
Africa’s Future Lies in Bioeconomy, Says Scientist
Africa must not resign itself to being a victim of climate change but instead turn its natural resources…
Grassroots Innovation Heals Lesotho’s Eroded Landscapes
What began as a birthday gathering in November 2019, on the degraded hills of Boqate, sparked a movement…
Climate Change and Agriculture: An Emerging Threat to Health, Gender Equity and Youth Prosperity
By Thoboloko Ntšonyane In the face of escalating climate shifts, Lesotho’s rural and farming communities are experiencing far…
Restoring Land and Transforming Agriculture: The Impact of ROLL on Basotho Farmers
Lesotho’s agricultural sector is undergoing a significant transformation as farmers adopt agroecology skills and land restoration techniques to…
The Impact of Agroecology and the ROLL Project
Farming sustains life in Lesotho, yet years of overgrazing, soil erosion, and climate change have left vast landscapes…
Lesotho Faces Growing Food and Water Crisis: Climate Report Calls for Urgent Action
...Subjected to annual loss of over US$57,000 due to deteriorating agricultural land Lesotho’s agriculture and water sectors are…
Lesotho’s Climate Change Policy: A Plan That Must Not Be Forgotten
OP-ED As the world grapples with the growing threats of climate change, Lesotho finds itself on the frontlines…