project on vegetables oil processing in lesotho

   
project on vegetables oil processing in lesotho
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • project on vegetables oil processing in lesotho
  • Why is crop production important in Lesotho?
  • Crop production is one of the most important components of the farming systems throughout all livelihood zones of Lesotho. Approximately 9 to 12 percent of the total land area of Lesotho is used for arable crop production 90 percent of which is dryland farming and approximately 10 percent falling under irrigated conditions.
  • What is the mainstay of the production systems and livelihoods in Lesotho?
  • Wool and mohair production are the mainstay of the production systems and livelihoods in the mountains districts of Lesotho. The mountain livelihood zone form the largest single block of land (1,444,667 ha) upon which livestock with particular emphasis on sheep and goats production are the basis for people¡¯s livelihoods.
  • How does rainfall affect crop production in Lesotho?
  • Lesotho¡¯s precipitation is characterized by fluctuating trends, with high variability from year to year. The occurrence of summer rainfall is an important factor in rainfed subsistence crop production in Lesotho. Furthermore, the topographical and climatic variations impose severe constraints on crop production.
  • What factors affect subsistence crop production in Lesotho?
  • The occurrence of summer rainfall is an important factor in rainfed subsistence crop production in Lesotho. Furthermore, the topographical and climatic variations impose severe constraints on crop production. The largely subsistence farming systems in these areas is heavily reliant upon rainfall.