Tracking Lesotho’s Agricultural Growth
…Farmers accessing subsidised seeds and fertilizers increased by 15 The agricultural sector in Lesotho is on a cautious…
The AgrInvest, A Blueprint for an Inclusive, Investable Future
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has financed AgrInvest, an initiative that stripped bare…
SADP II Thrives as Funders Conduct Vital Support Mission
The Second Phase of the Smallholder Agricultural Development Project (SADP II) recently hosted its funders for a critical…
Students and Farmers Unite at High School Agriculture Fair
The grounds of Hlotse Agriculture College in Leribe buzzed with energy on a bright Friday morning as high…
Lesotho Removed from Hunger Hotspot List, but FAO Warns of Worsening Regional Crisis
By Lerato Matheka According to the latest Hunger Hotspots: FAO-WFP Early Warnings on Acute Food Insecurity report released…
Shifting Tastes: How Consumer Choices Are Fueling Lesotho’s High-Value Crop Revolution
A quiet agricultural revolution is taking shape in Lesotho’s agriculture landscape. The once-unfamiliar hues of purple cabbage, dark…
Tsikoane Market Centre Underused and Overlooked
Despite its promise to boost local trade and farmer incomes, the Tsikoane Market Centre in Leribe stands as…
The Life and Legacy of a Woman Farmer
Eighty-one-year-old Mamakhaola Peete rises before dawn each day to tend to her livestock and work her land, a…
Branding Breakdown Fuels Stock Theft
…865 stolen in April alone By Ntsoaki Motaung and Relebohile Makhetha The country’s rural economy is bleeding as…
The Critical Role of Modern Irrigation in Lesotho’s Farming Future
For Mamatebele Kotoane of Ha Mohatlane, Berea, farming began as a necessity, but has since evolved into a…
Young Farmers Raise Alarm Over Market Gaps and Production Challenges
At the recent and the inability to meet growing consumer demand due to production constraints. The event, which…
Lesotho’s Poultry Dreams Grounded
…As USDA cancels the USD13.4 STEPS project A sudden and unexpected decision by the United States Department of…