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NATION WARNED OF RECENT ANIMAL DISEASE

The Ministry of Agriculture Food Security and Nutrition through the Animal Department has issued a statement with which it is warning farmers and making them aware of the recent outbreak of a disease in animals. In a press release from the Ministry, the Bluetongue disease popularly known as ‘Boloutomo’ has been observed in the lowlands […]

GRAIN PRODUCTION SATISFACTORY ACROSS THE COUNTRY

Production of grains this season throughout the country is reported to be satisfactory. This was said by the Prime Minister, Mr. Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane during his visit at the Selakhapane, Lema fields on Tuesday. Speaking in an interview with the Agency, Mr. Matekane said with the rate of grain production such as maize, sorghum and […]

LESOTHO CLOSES BORDERS FOR TOMATOES, APPLES

The government will temporarily close the borders for the importation of tomatoes and apples into the country. This was disclosed by the Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition, Mr. Thabo Mofosi at the press conference held in Maseru on Monday. Mr. Mofosi said borders will be closed from Tuesday, 13 to 30 March, saying the […]

PM MEETS BLOCK FARMERS

The Prime Minister, Mr. Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane says it is high time the country provides food for itself instead of buying it from other countries. This, he said when addressing block farmers at the meeting held in Maseru on Thursday. The meeting aimed at discussing food production and share ideas on what the government through […]

THABA-BOSIU FARMERS ON WHEAT HARVESTING

The Prime Minister, Mr. Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane on Friday witnessed the wheat harvesting at Qiloane Thaba Bosiu. In his remarks, he urged Lesotho farmers to engage in commercial farming to ensure food security for the nation. He said collaboration between members of the community and farmers can maximize yield. A Member of Parliament (MP) for […]

POULTRY TASK TEAM VISITS ESWATINI

In a bid to open borders for poultry products into the country, a task team left Lesotho for Eswatini this week to study how the latter exports poultry products. The Press Attaché said this in the Prime Minister’s, Mr. Thapelo Mabote in an interview with the Agency, following meetings that were held between poultry farmers, […]

AGRIC REFUTES BRAZIL ALLEGATIONS 

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition has refuted allegations that the government has encouraged poultry farmers to import poultry products from Brazil. According to the Ministry’s Chief Information Officer, Mr. Lereko Masupha, the Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition, Mr. Thabo Mofosi met with senior government officials, poultry industry stakeholders and some […]

PM OFFICIALLY OPENS FARMERS FORUM 

The Prime Minister, Mr. Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane officially opened the Thaba Tseka Farmers Forum on Saturday. Speaking at the event, Mr. Matekane applauded the farmers for doing their best for the good health of the Lilala. He said agriculture is the backbone of the country, saying with Agriculture the country can afford to feed its […]

LESOTHO DOING WELL IN WOOL, MOHAIR-AGRIC MINISTER

The Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition Mr. Thabo Mofosi has revealed that Lesotho is on the right track in terms of wool and mohair production. Speaking in an interview with the Agency on Thursday, Mr. Mofosi stated that with the Sheep Start Centre opened in the Quthing district, the country will be able […]