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Seahlolo at Two: Honouring the Voice of Agriculture in Lesotho
Editor’s Note Two years ago, a vision was born. A dream carved from a passion to tell meaningful stories, amplify the voices of the soil and reframe how Lesotho views agriculture, not just as a practice, but as a powerful engine of transformation. Today, Seahlolo Newspaper stands proud as Lesotho’s premium agriculture publication, marking two…
Lesotho Removed from Hunger Hotspot List, but FAO Warns of Worsening Regional Crisis
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….
Branding Breakdown Fuels Stock Theft
…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,…
Mzansi Young Farmers Indaba: A Homegrown Movement for Inclusive Agriculture
Now in its fourth year, the Mzansi Young Farmers Indaba has grown into more than just an annual event—it’s a living, breathing movement that speaks to the heart of South Africa’s agricultural future. What began as a modest gathering organised in just one month by Food For Mzansi, has evolved into a powerhouse platform for…
Closing the Divide: Why Transformation Must Start with Farmers
At the heart of South Africa’s agricultural transformation lies a question that continues to stir debate: Can organised agriculture truly bridge the historical and structural gap for black farmers? At the recent Food For Mzansi’s Young Farmers Indaba, held at the Lavender Kontrei Market in Pretoria, agricultural leaders, policymakers, and young farmers came together to…
Railway collapse sends food prices soaring
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…
Farmers Pitso Expands to Fifth District, Empowering Agricultural Stakeholders Across Lesotho
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…
King Letsie III Calls for Urgent Action on Child Nutrition at Global Summit
“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…
Modern Approaches to Combat African Armyworm Outbreak in Lesotho Through A Collaborative Effort Between Farmers and Experts
By Seabata Mahao In recent months, Lesotho has faced a growing threat from the African armyworm (Spodoptera exempta), a highly destructive pest that jeopardises the livelihoods of farmers and the nation’s food security. The infestation has been particularly devastating for maize, a staple crop for many Basotho households. However, as the threat intensifies, farmers and…
Advancing Agricultural Research with a New Tissue Culture Laboratory
The Department of Agricultural Research (DAR) is nearing completion of a state-of-the-art plant tissue culture laboratory, a ground-breaking initiative aimed at supplying the agricultural sector with locally adapted seed varieties. Funded by the African Partnership Programme for Sustainable Agriculture (APPSA), the facility, set to launch in June, is situated on the grounds of the Lesotho…
Lesotho Seeks Greater Investment from the Common Fund for Commodities
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…