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 has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening economic ties with the Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) in a bid to secure increased investments that could transform its agricultural sector and contribute to poverty alleviation. During a visit to the CFC Secretariat in Amsterdam, H.E. Mantoetsi Mohatonyane, Lesotho’s Ambassador to the Netherlands and Belgium, engaged in…
Lesotho’s agricultural sector is set for a major transformation following the African Development Bank’s (AfDB) announcement of a USD331 million (Over M6 billion) investment under its 2025-2030 Country Strategy Paper. This investment will focus on agriculture, food security, rural livelihoods, and climate resilience, positioning the sector as a key driver of economic growth and sustainability….
In a world pushing for clean and affordable energy solutions, innovation has become the backbone of progress. Since the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2012, global efforts have been focused on fostering solutions that address critical issues like food security and energy efficiency. One such trailblazer making waves in Lesotho is Mpho…
With just days to go, the highly anticipated 2025 Mzansi Young Farmers’ Indaba is set to bring together the brightest young minds in agriculture for two days of knowledge-sharing, networking, and inspiration. Hosted by Food for Mzansi at the Lavender Kontrei Market in Pretoria North on 1 and 2 April, this event is the ultimate…
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Farmers across the country’s highlands are sounding the alarm over a surge in Bluetongue disease, known locally as Boloutomo, which is spreading rapidly among livestock in Quthing, Mohale’s Hoek, and Maseru. Reports from affected farmers indicate that the viral infection, which primarily targets sheep, is spreading at an alarming rate. Richard Bullet, a farmer from…
A total of 96 smallholder farmers from the southern region have secured financial grants under the Smallholder Agriculture Development Project II (SADP II), marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to boost food production and agricultural resilience. The selected farmers, drawn from Mafeteng, Mohale’s Hoek, Quthing, and Qacha’s Nek, were chosen from a competitive…
His Majesty King Letsie III, the African Union’s Nutrition Champion and FAO Special Goodwill Ambassador for Nutrition, has issued a strong call to men across Lesotho: “step up and take an active role in nutrition initiatives to secure better health and stronger livelihoods for families and communities”. Speaking at a recent nutrition clubs exhibition in…
A team of agricultural experts from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security, and Nutrition is working tirelessly to contain the spread of the African armyworm in Mohale’s Hoek and Mafeteng, Minister Thabo Mofosi has confirmed. Addressing parliament yesterday, Minister Mofosi raised an alarm over the severity of the outbreak, warning that it poses a direct…