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.
Staff Reporter Lesotho’s deteriorating railway infrastructure has worsened an already dire food insecurity crisis, driving up costs for staple foods. Disruptions to rail freight services, which have left Lesotho Flour Mills (LFM)—the country’s major milling company—scrambling to cover increased transport costs, come at a time when Lesotho is facing one of its worst food crises…
By Kananelo Mokhele Excitement is mounting across the Leribe District as preparations for the highly anticipated 2025 Leribe High Schools Agric Fair nears completion. Scheduled for Friday, May 2nd, the event will take place at the Hlotse Agric College grounds, kicking off at 08:00hrs. This annual event has grown into a cornerstone of agricultural education,…
Lesotho’s agricultural landscape is poised for a transformative leap with the official launch of Agrivision Lesotho, a youth-led non-governmental organisation that promises to bring fresh energy and inclusive innovation to the sector. The organisation’s inaugural event is scheduled for Saturday, April 26th, 2025, and would mark its formal introduction into the nation’s development space. Founded…
By Molula Mofosi & Lungile Maseela A crisis is quietly brewing in Lesotho’s wool and mohair industry—and its roots lie at the country’s borders. The Ram Breeders Association of Lesotho has issued a stark warning about the unchecked importation of Merino sheep and Angora goats from South Africa, a trend they say does not only…
In a powerful show of solidarity and international friendship, the Government of India has stepped forward to support Lesotho’s efforts in tackling food insecurity with a generous donation of 1,000 metric tonnes of rice and 1,000 metric tonnes of sorghum. Through the donation, India has reaffirmed its longstanding partnership with the Mountain Kingdom. The official…
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…
Since its inception in Maseru in 2019, Farmers Pitso has grown into one of Lesotho’s most significant agricultural networking platforms, recognising farmers, their innovations, and agribusiness achievements. On March 15, 2025, the initiative expanded further, launching its fifth district event in Qacha’s Nek—a step closer to its goal of establishing a presence in all ten…
Lesotho is set to take center stage in agricultural research as the Department of Agricultural Research (DAR) prepares to present its latest findings on horticultural technologies suited to the country’s unique climatic conditions. The presentation will be made at the upcoming Regional Scientific Conference on Agricultural Innovation, an event hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture,…
“The time for action is now. We cannot afford to let another generation of African children suffer from the devastating consequences of malnutrition,” declared His Majesty King Letsie III at the Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit in Paris. As the African Union’s Nutrition Champion, the King highlighted the alarming reality that 60 million children across…
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,…