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Farmers Pitso Awards Introduces a New Category
For generations, horses in Lesotho have been more than animals. They were once indispensable for transport and farm labour but while machinery has replaced many of their traditional roles, horses are now finding new life in sports, recreation, and cultural heritage. At this year’s Farmers Pitso Awards, that legacy was formally honoured with the introduction…
Seahlolo Newspaper Honors Best Schools in Agriculture at Farmers’ Pitso Awards
Seahlolo Newspaper once again demonstrated its commitment to building the future of Lesotho’s farming by honoring schools that excel in agriculture during the Farmers’ Pitso Awards earlier this month. A total of M10,000 was awarded to support school gardening tools, with Qhomane High School taking first prize, Mohale’s Hoek High School second, and Ratsoeu High…
Lesotho Hosts First National Agricultural Trade Fair
Lesotho celebrated a historic milestone in agriculture this month, hosting its very first national agricultural trade fair, themed “Strengthening market systems and value chain linkages for inclusive agriculture.” The event, a collaborative effort between the government, Smallholder Agriculture Development Project II (SADP II), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the World Food Programme (WFP),…
Lesotho Post Bank Strengthens Ties with Farmers at 2025 Agricultural Trade Fair
At this year’s Agricultural Trade Fair 2025, one of the busiest stalls was that of Lesotho Post Bank, where farmers crowded to learn more about the bank’s growing range of agricultural finance products. The fair, which brought together farmers, government agencies, agribusinesses, and financial institutions, offered Lesotho Post Bank a platform to explain how it…
Lesotho Post Bank’s Tailored Agriculture Loans for Boost Farmers
By Seabata Mahao Lesotho Post Bank has announced a wide-ranging package of agriculture loans designed to meet the financial needs of both smallholder and commercial farmers, to strengthen food security and support agribusiness growth across the country. Speaking to Seahlolo, Lebona Leokaoke, Relationship Manager for Agriculture at PostBank, explained that the initiative is about more…
SADP II Turns Orchard Struggles into a Thriving Mixed Farming Enterprise
By Seahlolo Reporters Machache Farm is a growing agricultural enterprise that started on the back of retrenchment. Owned by Makhaola Sibolane, the farm is an epitome of mixed farm practice excellence. With the boost of the Smallholder Agriculture Development Project (SADP II) grant, Machache Farm is a place of thriving orchards, vegetable plots and community…
All Systems Go for Farmers Pitso Award 2025
There is a buzz of excitement rippling across Lesotho’s farming community as preparations intensify for the 2025 edition of the Farmers’ Pitso Awards scheduled for September 6 at Victory Hall. Farmers, agribusinesses, schools, and agricultural stakeholders are eagerly awaiting what promises to be the most inclusive and celebratory edition yet, one that not only recognises…
Lesotho to Host International Wool Textile Organization Round Table in 2025
Lesotho is set to take centre stage in the global wool industry when it hosts the International Wool Textile Organization (IWTO) Round Table from 23 to 27 November 2025, an event expected to open new doors for farmers, the textile sector and the national economy. The announcement was made earlier this month by the Lesotho…
A New Dawn for Lesotho’s Cattle Industry as Thabeng ea Senai Red Meat Project Launched
In a momentous step towards revitalising Lesotho’s livestock sector, the Thabeng ea Senai Breeders Community (TSBC) officially launched a groundbreaking red meat production project in Mokhethoaneng. What began as a bold idea in 2024 has matured into a national initiative with the potential to transform Lesotho into a self-sustaining red meat producer and regional competitor….
Contract Farming in Lesotho: A Tool for Agricultural Modernisation and Market Access
Contract farming is quietly reshaping Lesotho’s agricultural sector, bringing structure and opportunity to a system long marked by uncertainty. Introduced in 2021, the initiative has created new possibilities for smallholder farmers, offering them access to formal markets and a chance to transform subsistence farming into a commercial enterprise. At the heart of the initiative is…