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Lesotho Food Security Country Brief

Year of publication 2011

Author Agriculture and Economic Development Analysis Division

Product type Document

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) The level of food insecurity has declined due to improved domestic supply situation for the 2010 agricultural season which recorded significant increases in maize and sorghum output. People in need of food assistance has decreased to 250,000. Support to those affected by flooding is provided by WFP and CERF. Heavy rains between December 2010 and February 2011 are likely to adversely affect production for 2011 season and reduce access to food. The Government is assisting producers with in put subsidy programmes and, with the help of FAO, is implementing Input Trade Fairs.

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