
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

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

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

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

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

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