Lesotho’s agricultural sector is undergoing a significant transformation as farmers adopt agroecology skills and land restoration techniques to combat environmental degradation and enhance productivity. With years of overgrazing, soil erosion, and climate change negatively impacting the country’s food production, initiatives like the Regeneration of Landscapes and Livelihoods (ROLL) project are playing a crucial role in…

Farming sustains life in Lesotho, yet years of overgrazing, soil erosion, and climate change have left vast landscapes barren. In response, the Regeneration of Landscapes and Livelihoods (ROLL) project is leading efforts to restore degraded land and secure sustainable farming livelihoods through agroecology. Funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and implemented with…

The Centre for Coordination of Agricultural Research and Development for Southern Africa (CCARDESA) convened its 4th General Assembly at the Manthabiseng Convention Centre in Maseru, Lesotho, on April 1st, 2025, marking a pivotal moment for agricultural development in the SADC region. Bringing together policymakers, researchers, agricultural universities, development partners, private sector representatives, NGOs, and farmers,…

By Katleho Mohanoe Small-scale poultry farmers in Quthing are set for a transformative shift, following a capacity-building training session led by Moyeni MP Thabo Mofosi. Speaking at the event, held at Hills-View Hall, Mofosi, who is also minister of agriculture, pledged his support in helping local poultry farmers boost productivity and secure a lucrative future…

…Subjected to annual loss of over US$57,000 due to deteriorating agricultural land Lesotho’s agriculture and water sectors are under severe threat from climate change, according to the recently published Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) for Climate Change Adaptation in Agriculture and Water report. The report, which assesses the country’s vulnerabilities and proposes technological interventions, warns of…

OP-ED As the world grapples with the growing threats of climate change, Lesotho finds itself on the frontlines of a crisis that is disrupting agriculture, depleting water resources, and threatening livelihoods. With unpredictable rainfall, prolonged droughts, and rising temperatures, it is clear that the impact of climate change is no longer a distant threat—it is…

The district of Leribe is grappling with an invasive worm species that is causing alarm among sorghum farmers and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security, and Nutrition, through its Department of Crops, has confirmed the presence of these destructive pests. The outbreak was first reported in the Likhetlane area a fortnight ago. Local farmers raised…