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 Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) recently held a two-weeks training in Maseru aimed at capacitating the Bureau of Statistics (BoS) on compiling and analysing the national Food Balance Sheet (FBS)—a critical statistical framework that captures the total volume of agricultural commodities produced across all sectors. This inaugural training workshop, funded by the FAO and…
In a strong signal of inclusion and transformation, the Centre for Coordination of Agricultural Research and Development for Southern Africa (CCARDESA) has placed women and youth at the forefront of its governance agenda during its fourth General Assembly. The gathering, hosted by Lesotho through the Agricultural Productivity Programme for Southern Africa (APPSA), not only elected…
Lesotho’s agricultural landscape is poised for a transformative leap with the official launch of Agrivision Lesotho, a youth-led non-governmental organisation that promises to bring fresh energy and inclusive innovation to the sector. The organisation’s inaugural event is scheduled for Saturday, April 26th, 2025, and would mark its formal introduction into the nation’s development space. Founded…
Lesotho is set to take center stage in agricultural research as the Department of Agricultural Research (DAR) prepares to present its latest findings on horticultural technologies suited to the country’s unique climatic conditions. The presentation will be made at the upcoming Regional Scientific Conference on Agricultural Innovation, an event hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture,…
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…