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  • Who is Lesotho Milling Company?
  • Lesotho Milling Company is a food manufacturing plant situated in the town of Maputsoe in Lesotho. We pride ourselves in manufacturing top quality products for both the local market, South African market as well as worldwide exports. We provide work to 150+ people from the local community and see ourselves as one of
  • What percentage of Lesotho's population rely on agriculture?
  • Roughly 80 percent of Lesotho’s population depends on subsistent agriculture for their livelihoods. Agriculture’s contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has declined over the last five years. However, there is potential for commercial agriculture. Approximately 75 percent of the total land area is suitable for agricultural production.
  • Why is horticulture growing in Lesotho?
  • The horticulture sector is growing in Lesotho and drawing an increased focus after the implementation of the World Bank-supported Private Sector Competitiveness (PSC) project. The project has two sub-components: the production of vegetables and the production of fruit trees, specifically apples and cherries.
  • Why is agriculture important in Lesotho?
  • The Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho (GOKL) identified agriculture as one of the productive sectors for job creation and poverty reduction under its 2018-2023 National Strategic Development Plan. Roughly 80 percent of Lesotho’s population depends on subsistent agriculture for their livelihoods.
  • Does Lesotho have a food industry?
  • Lesotho currently does not have processing and packing facilities for these products, so another opportunity exists in food processing. Eggs and chickens are major sources of protein consumed in Lesotho, but the poultry industry is relatively under-developed.
  • What are the main sources of protein in Lesotho?
  • Eggs and chickens are major sources of protein consumed in Lesotho, but the poultry industry is relatively under-developed. Most poultry farmers are subsistence farmers, and their capacity is too low to supply the whole country.