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 Second Phase of the Smallholder Agricultural Development Project (SADP II) recently hosted its funders for a critical support mission, an exercise deemed essential for maintaining the momentum of the project and ensuring its alignment with strategic development goals. Speaking on the purpose of the visit, SADP II Communications Specialist, Malefetsane Raliengoane, explained that the…
By Topollo Tlali When Masilo Maphutsi first heard the doctor’s advice to reduce sugar intake and opt for honey instead, he had no idea that it would mark the beginning of a life-altering journey. At that time, he was simply seeking a healthier lifestyle, but when he realised how expensive store-bought honey was, a bold…
The grounds of Hlotse Agriculture College in Leribe buzzed with energy on a bright Friday morning as high school students from across the district gathered for a unique and inspiring occasion. Far more than just a fun day out, the event was a vibrant celebration of agriculture, youth, and the promise of a thriving future…
By Lerato Matheka 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….
A quiet agricultural revolution is taking shape in Lesotho’s agriculture landscape. The once-unfamiliar hues of purple cabbage, dark green baby marrow, and fresh cucumbers have now become everyday favourites on vendor stalls. These are no ordinary vegetables—they represent a growing category known as high-value crops, and their increasing popularity is being driven by changing consumer…
Despite its promise to boost local trade and farmer incomes, the Tsikoane Market Centre in Leribe stands as a stark symbol of exclusion and underutilisation, leaving many in the community disillusioned. Member of Parliament for Tsikoane, Malefetsane Mabote, raised urgent concerns about the facility’s failure to serve the broader population. He questioned both the limited…
By Seabata Mahao In an era where climate change is no longer a distant forecast but a pressing daily challenge, one young Mosotho is planting more than crops—he is sowing hope, innovation, and resilience across Lesotho’s fields. Monongoaha Pelei’s journey began in the quiet hills of Mazenod where he was raised in a farming family….
Eighty-one-year-old Mamakhaola Peete rises before dawn each day to tend to her livestock and work her land, a routine she has followed since she married into the Peete family more than sixty years ago. Her weathered hands, steady and skilled, tell the story of a lifetime of dedication to farming and the land that sustains…
…865 stolen in April alone By Ntsoaki Motaung and Relebohile Makhetha The country’s rural economy is bleeding as stock theft surges, leaving farmers devastated and communities at risk. At the heart of this growing crisis lies a broken livestock identification system marked by equipment shortages, low coverage, and slow service delivery. In April 2025 alone,…
For Mamatebele Kotoane of Ha Mohatlane, Berea, farming began as a necessity, but has since evolved into a powerful story of resilience, innovation and transformation. “I started farming in 2005 with nothing but watering cans. I used to fetch water from the village dam, walking back and forth many times a day just to keep…
At the recent and the inability to meet growing consumer demand due to production constraints. The event, which featured a vibrant showcase of local agricultural products, doubled as a critical platform for young producers to voice the realities stalling their progress. Itumeleng Moleko from Atlehang Foods explained how demand often outpaces their ability to supply….
