IFAD MISSION VISITS LESOTHO
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) mission visited two distinct projects in the district to assess the advancements of the Regeneration of Livelihoods and Landscape Project on Wednesday. At the Matšoana-fike Organisation in Ha Molapo, IFAD Senior Technical Specialist for Natural Resources Management, Ms. Mathilda Iweins, discussed the mission’s objective, saying their presence is […]
STANDARD LESOTHO BANK GIVES FARM FEEDS TO WOOL AND MOHAIR FARMERS
Standard Lesotho Bank Business Banker, Mr. Mpho Mofubetsoana through Small and Medium Enterprises Agribusiness handed over M5000 worth farm feeds to Wool and Mohair farmers. The bank contributed towards a small stock show targeting all participants from the 13 district woolsheds intended to encourage farmers to increase their production to enhance their livelihoods. Speaking to […]
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 […]
