AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoClimate & Food Security: At the Africa Food Systems Forum in Kigali, officials warned that erratic rains and El Niño-linked droughts are set to worsen hunger across southern Africa, pushing governments to scale up irrigation so farmers—especially smallholders—can cut reliance on rain-fed crops. Agriculture Knowledge: In Maseru, Agriculture Minister Selibe Mochoboroane told farmers that low production is driven largely by weak farming skills, urging “farm-to-farm” sharing and more expert visits to fields. Forestry & Restoration: Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL) and the Forestry Department planted 2,000 trees at Ha Molipa, Kolonyama (Leribe), continuing a programme that has reached about 20,000 trees annually since 2023. Public Health Preparedness: WHO and the Pandemic Fund handed Lesotho medical and ICT equipment worth about M2.5 million to strengthen disease surveillance and faster outbreak response. Water Infrastructure: LHWP Phase 2 oversight continues as two new bridges—Mabunyaneng and Khubelu—are set to be unveiled in Mokhotlong, improving access ahead of future Polihali dam impacts. Youth & Value Addition: A wool and mohair roadshow in Teyateyaneng/Berea urges youths to turn raw fibre into higher-value products, aiming to boost jobs and local enterprise.
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