Lesotho's premier and only dedicated agricultural publication, focusing on news, insights, and developments within the country's agricultural sector.
Lesotho's premier and only dedicated agricultural publication, focusing on news, insights, and developments within the country's agricultural sector.
The rain arrived quietly, settling in a steady drizzle that might have discouraged a less determined crowd. Instead, farmers, officials and partners gathered under a white canvas tent, pulling their jackets tighter and leaning closer to one another, not out of discomfort, but out of shared purpose. There was a sense that what had brought…
For many farmers, uncertainty has always been part of agriculture, be it about rainfall, soil conditions, pests, or ultimately whether a crop will survive. But a new wave of agri-tech innovation is beginning to change that. In Lesotho, a growing number of farmers are using artificial intelligence (AI) to make more precise, data-driven decisions, aiming…
Lesotho’s emerging innovation landscape received both a reality check and a moment of recognition at the 4th BRICS+ Innovation Summit, where youth-led solutions from across developing economies competed on a global stage. Although the country did not rank among the top-performing nations, a local climate-smart agriculture initiative secured a place among the top three, highlighting…
In a bid to strengthen agricultural productivity and knowledge-sharing, Thuso Initiative has introduced a free digital platform designed to support crop and livestock farmers throughout Lesotho. The initiative provides farmers with access to agricultural advice, learning resources, and practical guidance tailored to local conditions, and is available in both Sesotho and English to ensure wide…
The Smallholder Agricultural Development Project II (SADP II), in collaboration with the Department of Agricultural Research under the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition, has awarded certificates to 26 members of the Itjareng Farmers Field School in Mokhotlong after three years of training. The graduation marked a significant milestone, highlighting the farmers’ journey of…
MASERU- Seth Mojaki, a former lecturer at the Lesotho Agricultural College, has traded his geospatial maps for a microscope and a shovel, pivoting from a career in high-tech environmental monitoring to the ancient biological science of vermiculture. He is navigating solutions to Lesotho’s pressing challenge of soil degradation, which threatens agricultural productivity. Mojaki’s journey began not…
QACHA’S NEK – Songs, ululations and vibrant colours filled the Sacred Heart Convent church yard at Ha Sekake in Romeng, Qacha’s Nek. Jean Maurice Association—also known as Barali ba Lerato la Pelo e Tlotlehang ea Jesu—celebrated the completion of their Smallholder Agriculture Development Project Phase II (SADP II) support. Community members, partners, and officials gathered…
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…
The morning sun stretched across the Matelile hills on October 8th, casting a golden glow over a gathering that was more than a celebration but a testament to vision, discipline and faith. Farmers, community leaders and agricultural officers converged in Mafeteng to honour Beleme Lebajoa, a dedicated wool and ram breeder who had reached a…
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…
Africa is standing as the epicenter of a climate emergency that it did not create. This was the resounding message from the launch of the State of Africa’s Environment 2025 Report in Addis Ababa a fortnight ago, where leaders, scientists, Journalists and international representatives gathered to lay bare the economic and social costs of climate…
Rows of greenary stretch confidently beneath shade nets. Tomatoes ripen even in winter. At Foles Evergreen Farm, consistent vegetable production is the order of the day. What began with four tiny plots feeding office colleagues has become a farm that feeds schools, supermarkets, and street vendors all year round. Led by Mrs Mamafole Rakuba of…