The United Nations (UN) is to implement a new $12 million programme to train and assist the poorest farmers in the three southern districts in Lesotho, Africa.

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) will lend the government of Lesotho $10.1 million, the authorities will provide $1.7 million and the farmers will invest $200,000 in soil and water conservation projects.
The programme will include the improvement of farming techniques and livestock production and the upgrade of veterinary and slaughterhouse services. Farmers will be taught better use and management of land and water and new animal husbandry techniques.

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