# Department of Agriculture Research


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- [DAR Researchers Drive Content Scrutiny for FAO Chatbot Initiative](https://agricresearch.org.ls/dar-researchers-drive-content-scrutiny-for-fao-chatbot-initiative/): The Department of Agricultural Research (DAR) was invited to a high-level four-day national stakeholder engagement meeting convened by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in close collaboration with the Department of Planning and Policy Analysis (DPPA) of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition. The meeting, held under the TCP project (TCP/LES/4002) Promoting Digital Agriculture under the Digital Villages Initiative, brought together a targeted group of technical experts to consolidate, validate, and refine content for a new digital agriculture chatbot initiative designed to revolutionize extension services across the two pilot districts of Berea and Mafeteng in Lesotho. An extension […]
- [INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2026](https://agricresearch.org.ls/international-womens-day-2026/): RIGHTS, JUSTICE, ACTION FOR ALL BASOTHO WOMEN AND GIRLS CELEBRATION The Government of Lesotho together with UNFPA, Vodacom Lesotho Foundation and other partners held and celebrated International Women’s day in Maseru, Lesotho. The theme of this celebration was “Rights, Justice and Action for all Basotho Women and Girls”.  This theme called for action to dismantle the structural barriers to equal justice, discriminatory laws, weak legal protections as well as harmful practices and social norms that erode the rights of women and girls. International women’s day serves as a global benchmark for assessing the progress of gender equality and honoring the […]
- [LESOTHO CELEBRATES WORLD SOILS DAY](https://agricresearch.org.ls/lesotho-celebrates-world-soils-day/): The Ministry of Environment and Forestry organized and held a World Soils Day in Maseru Lesotho on the 5th February, 2026. This important celebration is held annually on the 5th of December. However, Lesotho could not hold it on this date due to competing activities that took place on the same day. The theme focused on protecting urban soils from sealing, reducing flood risks, mitigating heat, supporting urban agriculture and promoting sustainable planning of more resilient and healthier cities. Soil is an important element in cities as it supports buildings, roads and other infrastructure. At the same time, soils are […]
- [Farmers under Peka Resource Centre in Leribe District were Trained on Sweet potato Production](https://agricresearch.org.ls/farmers-under-peka-resource-centre-in-leribe-district-were-trained-on-sweet-potato-production/): The Department of Agricultural Research conducted a training workshop on sweetpotato production aimed at enhancing farmers’ knowledge and technical capacity in adopting improved, market-oriented practices. The training highlighted sweetpotato as a high-value, climate-resilient crop with considerable commercial potential, particularly for smallholder farmers. The initiative aligns with national efforts to diversify crop production, improve rural livelihoods, and strengthen food and nutrition security through the promotion of resilient, income-generating crops. This one-day training workshop was facilitated by scientists from the Department of Agricultural Research on the 7th August 2025. A total of 15 smallholder farmers were trained, comprising 12 males and 3 […]
- [MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION (MAFSN) ESTABLISH VARIETY RELEASE COMMITTEE](https://agricresearch.org.ls/ministry-of-agriculture-food-security-and-nutrition-mafsn-establish-variety-release-committee/): In order to regulate and control seed systems, every country must have its own Variety Release Committee (VRC) to formally and orderly introduce varieties on the market and to avoid releasing the same variety more than once. The Committee is also supposed to confirm the merits of the claims regarding the proposed varieties for release. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition established a Variety Release Committee whose responsibilities are reviewing proposals for release of new varieties, defining eligibility requirements for the varieties, arranging for reciprocal recognition of varieties with other SADC countries, preparing a national variety list and […]
- [STOSAR II INCEPTION LAUNCH](https://agricresearch.org.ls/stosar-ii-inception-launch/): The inception workshop of the STOSAR II which was held in Botswana targeted all SADC countries. The workshop gathered representatives from the 16 SADC Member States, focusing on the line ministries relevant to the STOSAR II Project. Participants included staff from national statistics offices, the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS), National Plant Protection Organizations (NPPOs), and pertinent agribusiness and nutrition bodies. Additionally, the event featured representatives from the SADC Secretariat, the European Union, and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). International development partners, Centres of Excellence, parastatals, academia, farmer unions, and private sector partners were also invited to participate. Background […]
- [ICR MISSION TO LESOTHO](https://agricresearch.org.ls/icr-mission-to-lesotho/): APPSA-Lesotho hosted two technical officers from the World-Bank from the 28th April to 2nd May 2025, who were in the country to undertake APPSA Implementation Completion Report. This was a five-day mission which started with presentations of what APPSA is, what it has achieved, how it collaborates with other national and international institutions, its challenges and the way forward after it has phased out. Such presentations were made by among others the Project Coordinator, APPSA M&E, APPSA ESS and Commodity Leader for Cereal Crops. The opening remarks were made by the Director of the Department of Agricultural Research, Dr. Lebesa […]
- ["Age is Nothing But a Number", as Mrs. Sepiriti’s Fight for Food Security](https://agricresearch.org.ls/age-is-nothing-but-a-number-as-mrs-sepiritis-fight-for-food-security/): By Rethabile Nchee In the remote, rugged mountains of Thaba-Tseka, Lesotho, a 63-year-old grandmother is proving that age is no barrier to ambition or impact. Mrs. Makhutlang Sepiriti, a seasoned farmer with over 30 years of hands-on experience, has become a local beacon of hope in the fight against food insecurity. Growing up in a farming household, Mrs. Sepiriti recalls her childhood with warmth: the sound of cattle bells, the scent of tilled soil, and the certainty that no one in her home would ever go to bed hungry. “That’s where my love for the land began,” she says. Today, […]
- [APPSA Scientific Conference Concludes with Renewed Commitment to Agricultural Innovation](https://agricresearch.org.ls/appsa-scientific-conference-concludes-with-renewed-commitment-to-agricultural-innovation/): Maseru, Lesotho – April 2, 2025 – The 2nd Regional Scientific Conference for the Agricultural Productivity Programme for Southern Africa (APPSA) officially commenced today at Manthabiseng Convention Centre in Maseru, Lesotho. Organized by the Centre for Coordination of Agricultural Research and Development for Southern Africa (CCARDESA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition of the Kingdom of Lesotho, the three-day conference has gathered leading agricultural researchers, policymakers, farmers, private sector actors, and development partners to drive forward innovation and research in the region. Under the theme “Investing in Agricultural Research for Sustainable Economic Growth in the SADC Region,” the […]
- [2nd APPSA Regional Scientific Conference Kicks Off, Advancing Agricultural Research in Southern Africa](https://agricresearch.org.ls/2nd-appsa-regional-scientific-conference-kicks-off-advancing-agricultural-research-in-southern-africa/): Maseru, Lesotho – April 2, 2025 – The 2nd Regional Scientific Conference for the Agricultural Productivity Programme for Southern Africa (APPSA) officially commenced today at Manthabiseng Convention Centre in Maseru, Lesotho. Organized by the Centre for Coordination of Agricultural Research and Development for Southern Africa (CCARDESA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition of the Kingdom of Lesotho, the three-day conference has gathered leading agricultural researchers, policymakers, farmers, private sector actors, and development partners to drive forward innovation and research in the region. Under the theme “Investing in Agricultural Research for Sustainable Economic Growth in the SADC Region,” the […]
- [Asparagus for the future, reincarnation of a crop atop the food chain](https://agricresearch.org.ls/asparagus-for-the-future-reincarnation-of-a-crop-atop-the-food-chain/): In the southwestern outskirts of Berea, lies a small village of Ha Makebe embedded in the hillocks creating a basin of engulfment away from the hustle and bustle of town-life in the capital Maseru further southerly, and the district’s CBD TY just less than 20km up north. It is in this locale where ‘Mantsoaki Ntlatlapo a resilient 70-year-old farmer is in a wave by local women in the reincarnation of asparagus farming, supported by the Department of Research in the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition. The Department recognizes asparagus as a high-value crop that can contribute significantly to […]
- [Soil Health Management-key Factor to Sustained Agricultural Production](https://agricresearch.org.ls/soil-health-management-key-factor-to-sustained-agricultural-production/): A country that has a sustainable agricultural sector has economic resilience. This is because agriculture in many parts of Southern Africa including Lesotho has proven to be a significant source of income and employment. It has also proven to be a major contributor to economic empowerment especially for communities living in the rural areas. In Lesotho, 70% of the population depend on agricultural sector for food and income, and for the sector to perform well, soil health must be taken into consideration. (World bank feature 2022) titled “Transforming Lesotho Farmers into Entrepreneurs” The prevailing climatic conditions characterized by prolonged drought, […]
- [APPSA Brings in Farmer Field Schools as a Solution to Food Insecurity in Lesotho](https://agricresearch.org.ls/appsa-brings-in-farmer-field-schools-as-a-solution-to-food-insecurity-in-lesotho/): Food production in Lesotho and many parts of Southern Africa remains a critical component of national development efforts. For a country like Lesotho to make strides toward the 2030 development agenda, improvement in the agricultural sector is imperative. Farmers who aspire to move from subsistence farming to commercial levels are often eager to learn and adopt new agricultural technologies. They seek information on modern farming methods and, when properly guided, can become the cornerstone of a country’s agricultural improvement. Mpaphoto Nkhooa during an interview, sharing the difference brought by APPSA’s initiative of Farmer Field Schools in his life One such […]
- [Seed Production Offers a Ray of Hope for Food Security in Lesotho](https://agricresearch.org.ls/seed-production-offers-a-ray-of-hope-for-food-security-in-lesotho/): Nestled among the maize fields of Lesotho’s Berea district is the inspiring story of Mokhethi Molefi, a farmer whose dedication to agriculture has helped position him as a household name in the country’s seed production industry. Mokhethi’s journey began in 1986 when, as a secondary school student, he discovered his passion for farming. Over nearly four decades, he has evolved from a subsistence farmer to a leading producer of ZM523 seed—a drought-tolerant variety vital for food security in Lesotho. “For me, farming is not just a passion. It is a way of life passed down from my forebears, a legacy […]
- [Chief Monka Leads Leribe Farmers Towards a Food-Secure Future with Conservation Agriculture](https://agricresearch.org.ls/chief-monka-leads-leribe-farmers-towards-a-food-secure-future-with-conservation-agriculture/): …farmers embrace CA as ‘the future of farming’ “I tell you, within a considerably short space of time, there will never be a person going hungry in this area” he says as his hand digs-in before reemerging a few second later with a modest scoop of pearly granular seeds of white maize from the recent harvest. The grains are so rich and evenly fluffy that they dazzle and create a near-halo glow across the room, as they reflect rays of the mid-day sun bounced off the small panels of a solar system in front of the house powering phones charging […]
- [Agricultural Technology Under APPSA Elevates a Vegetable Farmer's Success](https://agricresearch.org.ls/agricultural-technology-under-appsa-elevates-a-vegetable-farmers-success/): The current food insecurity affecting Lesotho and many Southern African countries, exacerbated by ever-changing climatic conditions and rising unemployment, has left many families struggling to survive. Some parents often leave their children by themselves at home as they seek employment in neighboring South Africa. In some cases, children drop out of school in search of food, only to end up on the streets, where they either encounter kind strangers or face various forms of abuse. However, these climatic challenges have not deterred the family of Lefu Poone, a dedicated and passionate lead farmer from Linokong, Mpharane, in Lesotho’s southern district […]
- [From Playtime Lost to Onion Success: Matente's Journey with the APPSA Project](https://agricresearch.org.ls/from-playtime-lost-to-onion-success-matentes-journey-with-the-appsa-project/): In the serene village of Ha Lobiane, nestled in Lesotho's Leribe district, Matente's journey reflects the transformative impact of the Agricultural Productivity Program for Southern Africa (APPSA) project. Once viewing farming as a childhood obstacle, Matente’s perspective evolved as she embraced her familial legacy and the land's calling. With newfound determination and the support of APPSA, she ventured into onion cultivation, learning advanced techniques and receiving invaluable guidance. This partnership has not only enhanced her agricultural skills but also contributed to addressing food security challenges in Lesotho. Matente's story is a testament to the power of resilience and the positive change fostered by collaborative agricultural initiatives.
- [APPSA-Lesotho Conducts a Workshop on Environment and Social Safeguards Management Framework (ESFM) and Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM)](https://agricresearch.org.ls/appsa-lesotho-conducts-a-workshop-on-environment-and-social-safeguards-management-framework-esfm-and-grievance-redress-mechanism-grm/): Management of the Department of Agricultural Research, APPSA Project Implementing Unit and Research Technical Committee participated on ESMF and GRM workshop held in Maseru district. The overall role of the above-mentioned entities is to ensure that APPSA attain its objectives. The knowledge and awareness of ESMF & GRM requirements will aid in decision making during project implementation, to ensure avoidance and mitigation of adverse environment and social risks and impacts especially those that may affect disadvantaged and vulnerable individuals and groups, while also enhancing the positive impacts that are inherent to the project.

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