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ProjectTechnical Support for the Establishment of the Lesotho Soils Information System (LESIS) - TCP/LES/3602 2020
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No results found.Lesotho is a landlocked country completely surrounded by the Republic of South Africa More than 76 percent of the country’s population lives in rural areas, where the main source of income is subsistence rain fed agriculture Land use patterns in Lesotho have been mainly determined by historical circumstances and agro ecological conditions In the past, hilltops and mountain sides were used as fortresses and many settlements were confined to these strategic locations, while flat plains and fertile valleys were used for crop farming and remote mountains for grazing This has largely remained the pattern of land use in the country although population pressure and urbanization have forced widespread encroachment of settlements in areas traditionally reserved for agriculture The shortage of arable agricultural land has also tended to concentrate cultivation on mountain slopes, with devastating results for slope and soil stability, a decrease in the quality of rangelands and reduced agricultural productivity The country’s soils are thus under severe pressure as a result of natural conditions and human activities, triggering soil erosion, land degradation and depletion of soil organic matter Soil data in Lesotho are limited and the lack of systematic and organized soil information impedes the management and monitoring of soil properties. -
ProjectBuilding Capacities and Facilitating Enabling Environment for Contract Farming in Lesotho - TCP/LES/3801 2024
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No results found.A vast majority of Lesotho’s population resides in rural areas and a large proportion of these rural dwellers depend on agriculture and remittances from migrant labourers for their livelihoods. Employment opportunities in South Africa and Lesotho’s urban centres have declined because of stagnating economic growth. The impact of COVID-19 has worsened the situation. Remittances as one of the key pillars for the rural economy have been seriously weakened. The focus is now shifting to agriculture to fill the void. Unfortunately, the performance and output of the agricultural sector has been disappointingly low, thus making those who depend on it vulnerable to poverty and food insecurity. These challenges notwithstanding, the Government of Lesotho considers agriculture as a priority sector for job creation and economic growth. The current medium-term planning framework (National Strategic Development Plan) has prioritized agriculture alongside manufacturing, tourism and creative industries as key growth generators and is advocating for increased public and private sector investment. -
ProjectStrengthening Rural Development Planning in Rodrigues through Land Suitability Maps and Natural Resource Information Systems - TCP/MAR/3701 2021
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No results found.Deforestation, soil erosion, water scarcity, a growing population and an increase in tourism have negatively impacted the natural resource base of Rodrigues Island, an autonomous region of Mauritius Because of this damage, croplands only cover between two and five percent of the island, and pasturelands cover about six percent, which means that yields are low and variable Despite its low level of production, the agriculture sector in Rodrigues is extremely important for the economy In fact, all of the island’s key exports are agricultural or fisheries products, such as cattle, poultry, goats, octopus, honey, chili peppers, red beans and lime In addition to generating revenue through exports, the Rodrigues Regional Assembly ( has highlighted the fact that the agriculture sector holds great potential to be productive enough to feed both residents and visitors of the island and to create employment opportunities for youth.
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