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.
Lesotho is gradually easing restrictions imposed after the Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak, with livestock farmers now permitted to import breeding rams and other live sheep from South Africa under strict veterinary conditions. This marks one of the first significant steps toward restoring livestock trade. Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition, Selibe Mochoboroane, announced that…
…For generations, they have protected the nation’s livestock in silence. But when given the chance to speak, Ha Seeiso’s herders revealed that the heaviest burden they carry is not always on their backs but in their minds. “People think herding is only about watching animals, but in reality it is a job that takes a…
The Tzu Chi has supplied the essential rice to the residents of Machache the distribution that aims to ease hardship and support families with reliabl food for the days ahead. Top of ForhhhBottom of Form The families have expressed delight over this gesture amid the ever rising cost of living. Tzu Chi volunteer Julie Chou…
…Dairy Sector Partners Equip Farmers to Boost Milk Production Only weeks after dairy stakeholders concluded that Lesotho’s biggest challenge is not the absence of institutions but low on-farm productivity, farmer support organisations have begun taking that conversation directly to producers. At Maluti Maid’s premises in Ha Leqele on 19 June, dairy farmers from across the…
By Seahlolo Reporter More than four decades after Lesotho embarked on an ambitious journey to build a self-sufficient dairy industry, the country still imports much of the milk and dairy products consumed by its people. The infrastructure exists. Processing plants have been established. Farmers have been trained. Development partners have invested millions of Maloti over…
…as Seahlolo Unveils Ambitious Vision for Agriculture By Topollo Tlali and Lungile Maseela What began as a platform for bringing farmers together to exchange ideas has grown into one of Lesotho’s most ambitious agricultural initiatives. This year, the Farmers Pitso Agricultural & Excellence Awards enter a new chapter under the stewardship of Seahlolo Newspaper, with…
A new approach in Lesotho’s agriculture is tackling a long-standing problem: the gap between finding plant diseases and treating them effectively and leading this change is Tšepo Masa, who holds a Bachelor of Science in Crop Science. Masa started a plant clinic to improve plant health checks, make pest control more available, and support farmers…
Botswana’s President, Advocate Duma Boko, pledged this week to donate 100,000 doses of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine to Lesotho. He announced this commitment at the first Bi-National Commission (BNC) meeting in Gaborone. Lesotho first reported an FMD outbreak in February in Botha-Bothe, and there are growing concerns that the disease may have spread to other…
The South African wool market recorded stronger prices during the 29th auction of the 2025/26 season held on 22 April 2026, supported by increased demand for high-quality clips and improved buying activity following developments in key export markets. According to the BKB isiXhosa and Lesotho Wool Market Report for CAT29, the Responsible Wool Standard (RWS)…
Building a Stronger, More Resilient and Inclusive Poultry Sector for National Growth Lesotho’s poultry sector is entering a new phase with the official establishment of the Lesotho Poultry Industry Association (LePIA), a national body formed to strengthen local production, enhance sector coordination, and advance food security and economic development. The association was launched at a…
Agriculture is often called Lesotho’s economic backbone and key to food security, with successive governments having declared it a priority, recognising its potential to create jobs, reduce poverty, empower rural communities, and lower food import dependence. Yet despite years of policy promises, strategic plans, donor-funded programmes, and public commitments, food security remains one of Lesotho’s…
India has urged the country to reposition its agricultural sector to attract investment, strengthen climate resilience and unlock value-chain development opportunities. The call came ahead of the India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS), which brought together African leaders, ministers, investors and policymakers in New Delhi from May 28 to 31. Speaking ahead of the summit, the Indian…