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For ‘Matšepang Molema, a vegetable producer and a member of the Bokamoso Mabuthile Nutrition Club, a week-long training on food preservation has been a game changer. What was once just a household activity for survival is now a promising business opportunity in her eyes. “The training opened my eyes. I realised I had been sitting…
The Department of Agricultural Research (DAR) is nearing completion of a state-of-the-art plant tissue culture laboratory, a ground-breaking initiative aimed at supplying the agricultural sector with locally adapted seed varieties. Funded by the African Partnership Programme for Sustainable Agriculture (APPSA), the facility, set to launch in June, is situated on the grounds of the Lesotho…
In a world pushing for clean and affordable energy solutions, innovation has become the backbone of progress. Since the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2012, global efforts have been focused on fostering solutions that address critical issues like food security and energy efficiency. One such trailblazer making waves in Lesotho is Mpho…
A total of 96 smallholder farmers from the southern region have secured financial grants under the Smallholder Agriculture Development Project II (SADP II), marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to boost food production and agricultural resilience. The selected farmers, drawn from Mafeteng, Mohale’s Hoek, Quthing, and Qacha’s Nek, were chosen from a competitive…
The Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Business Development has purchased an egg tray manufacturing machine at the LNDC Factory Shell in Mohale’s Hoek, marking a significant step towards reducing import dependency and boosting local production. In a bid to ensure long-term efficiency and promote private sector participation, the ministry is now inviting proposals for leasing…
By Kabelo Masoabi and Katleho Mohanoe The 2024 World Food Day celebration in Lesotho will take place on November 8 at the Ha Koali Resource Center in Quthing. Originally established by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 1979, World Food Day aims to raise awareness and promote action to end hunger and malnutrition. Although…
Libuseng Molato Agriculture always takes precedence, even from its by-products. Rethabile Lesenyeho is a skilled young man and the founder of Sustainable Arts and Crafts School, which offers non-degree bearing technical skills and sustainable basketry certificates. He is also a business-oriented youth who qualified for the Sebabatso programme. “Most schools only provide education, but we…
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,…
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,…