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Six months after Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) swept through Lesotho’s cattle population, veterinary officials say the outbreak has largely been brought under control. For many livestock farmers, however, the economic and production losses continue to shape their recovery. The disease, first detected in January this year, spread rapidly across several districts, infecting more than 1,000... The post…
China has approved the resumption of wool and mohair imports from Lesotho, paving the way for the country’s most valuable livestock export industry to resume trade after months of disruption caused by the Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak. Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition Selibe Mochoboroane said the approval follows months of negotiations between the... The post China…
Six months after Lesotho confirmed its first case of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), the country is still waiting for vaccines, leaving hundreds of livestock farmers without what veterinary officials describe as one of the most important tools needed to contain the disease and protect recovering animals. Although surveillance, movement controls and public awareness campaigns have been... The post…
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…
…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 post The Silent Burden of Herd Boys appeared first on seahlolo .
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... The post Nourishing families in Machache appeared first on seahlolo .
…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... The post Diagnosis…
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... The post Four Decades…
…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... The post Farmers Pitso…
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... The post Plant Clinic, A Grassroots Innovation…
