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Lesotho Removed from Hunger Hotspot List, but FAO Warns of Worsening Regional Crisis
According to the latest Hunger Hotspots: FAO-WFP Early Warnings on Acute Food Insecurity report released last week, Lesotho has been officially removed from the list of countries experiencing acute food insecurity. Lesotho now joins Angola, Kenya, Namibia, and Uganda, which have also shown signs of improvement after previously being identified in warnings. In a joint…
The Rise of Aquaculture Industry in Lesotho
Lesotho formally accepted the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies on May 20, 2025 making it the 99th WTO member to deposit its acceptance of the agreement. While Lesotho is a landlocked country with no marine fisheries, it recognises the importance of the agreement in addressing harmful subsidies and supporting global efforts to…
SADP Youth Mentorship Programme Offers Path to Agricultural Prosperity
In an effort to empower a new generation of farmers, the Smallholder Agriculture Development Project II (SADP II) has launched a youth mentorship initiative that equips young Basotho with the skills, knowledge, and financial support necessary to pursue agriculture as a business. According to Matching Grants Officer Relebohile Khathibe, the project’s design is rooted in…
Former PM Majoro Among SADP Beneficiaries
The Smallholder Agriculture Development Project II (SADP II) has officially launched the implementation of its third and final round of matching grants, awarding support to 387 beneficiaries, including former Prime Minister Dr. Moeketsi Majoro. Funded by the World Bank, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and the Government of Japan, SADP II aims to support…
From Classroom to Commerce: LAC Student Enterprise Project Nurtures Future Agripreneurs
By Karabo Ramathe At Lesotho Agricultural College (LAC), tertiary education is fast becoming more than just academic theory, it’s a launch pad for entrepreneurship. Students demonstrated their potential to become future business leaders as they showcased their Student Enterprise Projects (SEP), reflecting innovation, resilience, and business acumen tailored to the needs of Lesotho’s agricultural economy….
Seahlolo at Two: Honouring the Voice of Agriculture in Lesotho
Editor’s Note Two years ago, a vision was born. A dream carved from a passion to tell meaningful stories, amplify the voices of the soil and reframe how Lesotho views agriculture, not just as a practice, but as a powerful engine of transformation. Today, Seahlolo Newspaper stands proud as Lesotho’s premium agriculture publication, marking two…
Donor-Funded Agriculture Projects Uplift Lesotho’s Rural Economy
…Over M550 million grants and loans mobilised in the last three years Agriculture remains the heartbeat of Lesotho’s rural economy, and while government allocations provide foundational support, it is externally funded agricultural projects that are driving most of the sector’s meaningful transformation. The Consolidated Budget Report for 2025/2026 reveals that over M400 million worth of…
UN Flags Lesotho’s Persisting Food Security Crisis
Lesotho continues to grapple with deepening food insecurity and widespread malnutrition, despite national strategies aimed at tackling hunger, a recent United Nations report said. The report has raised red flags over the country’s persistent failure to ensure food and nutrition security, especially for vulnerable populations. Compiled by the UN Country Team, the report reveals that…
Lesotho’s Poultry Dreams Grounded
…As USDA cancels the USD13.4 STEPS project A sudden and unexpected decision by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to cancel all existing grants under its Food for Progress program has directly hit the heart of ambitious Sustainable Transformation of Enterprises in the Poultry Sector (STEPS) project, leaving Lesotho’s food security and the livelihoods…
Agriculture’s M10.6 million Revenue Footprint in Lesotho
In the previous financial year the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security, and Nutrition projects to generate over M10.6 million in direct revenues. This was revealed by the 2025/2026 Consolidated Budget Report which recorded a growing recognition of the Agriculture sector’s potential to generate meaningful income through value chain development, livestock trade, and exports, strengthening the…
Tracking Lesotho’s Agricultural Growth
…Farmers accessing subsidised seeds and fertilizers increased by 15 The agricultural sector in Lesotho is on a cautious yet promising path of transformation, as shown in the 2025/2026 Consolidated Budget Report. Despite persisting structural and climatic challenges, several initiatives have recorded measurable progress — from increased land under cultivation to revived investments in irrigation and…