Journal articles Open Access Prospects and challenges of Matekane Group of Companies in transforming rural livelihoods at Mantšonyane, Lesotho L.M. Musi Attempts since independence in 1966 to transform the rural sector in Lesotho have failed to achieve the intended outcomes and most rural development projects have since collapsed. This research was conducted with smallholder farmers who we… RUF-40875 2024 CC BY 4.0 5 Mar 2024
Journal articles Open Access Prospects and challenges of Matekane Group of Companies in transforming rural livelihoods at Mantšonyane, Lesotho M.J. Mathosi · L.M. Musi Attempts since independence in 1966 to transform the rural sector in Lesotho have failed to achieve the intended outcomes and most rural development projects have since collapsed. This research was conducted with smallholder farmers who we… RUF-40874 2024 CC BY 4.0 5 Mar 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Prevalence and faecal egg counts of gastrointestinal parasites of Merino sheep in Lesotho M.A. Mahlehla · A.M. Matebesi · M.J. Moiloa · S. Molapo +2 more (GIPs) of sheep from two districts of Lesotho and ii) the effect of agro-ecological zones, host age and sex on prevalence and faecal egg loads of GIPs. It was conducted for a period of six months (July to December) in different agro-ecolog… RUF-38756 2018 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2020
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Gastrointestinal parasites of Angora goats in Lesotho: prevalence and control methods M.J. Moiloa This research project composed of two approaches: the first approach involved a survey in which focus group discussion and individual interviews were conducted in lowlands, foothills and mountains. This part was aimed at assessing control … RUF-37295 2017 CC BY 4.0 14 Dec 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Evaluating prevalence and control methods of gastrointestinal parasites of merino sheep in Lesotho Motšelisi Mahlehla This research project incorporated two studies. The first study was based on farmer’s awareness and control methods of gastrointestinal parasites of Merino sheep in Lesotho. The study was achieved by simple random sampling of 216 farmers f… RUF-37294 2017 CC BY 4.0 14 Dec 2017
Journal articles Open Access Mapping spatial variability of hydric soil properties to delineate Khalong-la-lithunya wetlands Khoeli Makhala · Masopha Makoae · Botle Mapeshoane · Mokhatla Molefe +4 more Spatial variability in wetland soils provide insight into underlying ecosystem processes and may itself give an indication of wetland condition. The study was conducted to characterise and delineate soil variability of wetlands of Khalong-… RUF-37223 2017 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2017
TAGDev Resources Open Access Characterising wetland hydrology and water quality in streams and wetlands of Khalong-la-Lithunya, Lesotho M.B. Khoeli · B.F. Mapeshoane · M. Masopha · M. Mokhatla +3 more Wetland hydrology is important in understanding wetland systems, evaluating wetland functions and processes and assessing wetland conditions. Wetlands assimilate and transform pollutants and nutrients ensuring that quality water is dischar… RUF-36653 2017 CC BY 4.0 24 Mar 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Spatial Variability of Hydric Soil Properties to Delineate Khalong-la-Lithunya Wetlands Motlalepula Gerard Rasekoele Spatial variability in wetland soils provide insight into underlying ecosystem processes and may itself give an indication of wetland condition. The study was conducted to characterise and delineate soil variability of wetlands of Khalong-… RUF-36474 2016 CC BY 4.0 7 Nov 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Hydro-period, surface-ground water interactions and water quality to assess wetland condition of Khalong-la-Lithunya Motseko Mots'ets'e Wetland degradation may pose effects on wetland functioning. Wetland hydrology and water quality are important in understanding wetland systems in evaluating wetland functions and processes hence are used to assess the wetland condition. T… RUF-36472 2016 CC BY 4.0 7 Nov 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Awareness and control methods of gastrointestinal parasites of merino sheep among farmers of Maseru district, Lesotho M.A. Mahlehla · A.M. Matebesi · M.J. Moiloa · S. Molapo +2 more This study evaluated the prevalence and control methods for gastrointestinal parasites (GIPs) in sheep in the two agro-ecological zones of the district of Maseru, Lesotho. Data were collected among 174 randomly selected farmers of Matsieng… RUF-36366 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Oct 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Physio-chemical characteristics, isotopic signatures and hydrochemistry of two contrasting wetlands in two agro-ecological zones of Lesotho R. Mating Agricultural activities; grazing and cropping are thought to be the major contributors to non-point wetland pollution and other land degradation forms in the highlands and foothills while industrial effluents and domestic waste disposal ar… RUF-35534 2012 CC BY 4.0 30 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Impact of climate change and anthropogenic pressures on degradation and loss of wetlands in two ago-ecological zones of Lesotho T. Nkheloane There is sparse information on the wetlands of Lesotho in terms of their characteristics, climate change impacts, management and coverage and there is a growing concern on high levels of degradation observed in these ecosystems. Thus the m… RUF-35532 2012 CC BY 4.0 30 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Lime requirement of selected acid soils of Lesotho and response of field beans to lime application M.V. Marake · T. Nkheloane A greenhouse experiment was undertaken to evaluate the effects of lime application (at different rates) on soil pH, exchangeable aluminium (Al3+) and plant response to lime application across four of the strongly acidic soils series of Les… RUF-34651 2010 CC BY 4.0 9 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of water quality in Mohale dam and associated rivers in Lesotho M. Johanne · R. Mating · A.O. Olaleye The study assessed Mohale dam and the associated rivers’ water quality over 5 years and comparing it to the water quality standards. It was believed that since this dam and the rivers occurred at elevations of between 2000m and 2900m above… RUF-34619 2010 CC BY 4.0 8 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Rainfall Trends, Soil Organic Carbon and N15 Isotope Status in Selected Wetlands in Lesotho R. Mating · T. Nkheloane · A.O. Olaleye This research was carried out in Lesotho to characterize the SOC pool in three different agro-ecological zones of Lesotho. Specific objectives of this research are: (i) to determine the effect of land use on SOC pool; (ii) to establish the… RUF-32417 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
SCARDA and SCAIN Resources Open Access Case Study on Institutional Change of the National Agricultural Research System in Lesotho Joyce Macala · Nick Mokhothu · Barry Pound This paper examines the design and implementation of a package of capacity strengthening interventions undertaken between March 2007 and March 2011, which aimed to enhance the performance of the national agricultural research system (NARS)… RUF-31332 2011 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2013
