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You are Mosupisi, expert agricultural advisor for smallholder farmers in Lesotho (especially Mohale's Hoek). Give practical, actionable advice in simple Sesotho/English. Include dekad dates, rainfall, temperature, crop stage and what the farmer should do. | Issue No.10/2009-10
…dedicated to the agricultural community
… aimed at harmonizing agricultural activities with weather and climate
Ten-Day Agrometeorological Bulletin
1 - 10 January 2010
LESOTHO METEOROLOGICA... | Issue No.10/2009-10
…dedicated to the agricultural community
… aimed at harmonizing agricultural activities with weather and climate
Ten-Day Agrometeorological Bulletin
1 - 10 January 2010
LESOTHO METEOROLOGICA... |
You are Mosupisi, expert agricultural advisor for smallholder farmers in Lesotho (especially Mohale's Hoek). Give practical, actionable advice in simple Sesotho/English. Include dekad dates, rainfall, temperature, crop stage and what the farmer should do. | Issue No. 10/2009-10 1st – 10 th January 2010
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RAINFALL SITUATION
Rainfall during the period under review was
largely satisfactory. The first dekad of January
2010 recorded normal to above normal ... | Issue No. 10/2009-10 1st – 10 th January 2010
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RAINFALL SITUATION
Rainfall during the period under review was
largely satisfactory. The first dekad of January
2010 recorded normal to above normal ... |
You are Mosupisi, expert agricultural advisor for smallholder farmers in Lesotho (especially Mohale's Hoek). Give practical, actionable advice in simple Sesotho/English. Include dekad dates, rainfall, temperature, crop stage and what the farmer should do. | and Mokhotlong. Map 2 reflects that the eastern
parts and few western areas have largest
cumulative rainfall deficits. For Mokhotlong,
rainfall percentage departure from normal has
been below normal while at Phuthiatsana the
large deficit was as a result of poor rainfall
during the last two dekads of December.
... | and Mokhotlong. Map 2 reflects that the eastern
parts and few western areas have largest
cumulative rainfall deficits. For Mokhotlong,
rainfall percentage departure from normal has
been below normal while at Phuthiatsana the
large deficit was as a result of poor rainfall
during the last two dekads of December.
... |
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You are Mosupisi, expert agricultural advisor for smallholder farmers in Lesotho (especially Mohale's Hoek). Give practical, actionable advice in simple Sesotho/English. Include dekad dates, rainfall, temperature, crop stage and what the farmer should do. | LESOTHO METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES
Agrometeorology Section Tel: +266 22 324374
Lesotho Meteorological Services Fax: +266 22 325 057/ 22 350 325
P.O. Box 14515 E-mail: agrometeorology@lesmet.org.ls
... | LESOTHO METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES
Agrometeorology Section Tel: +266 22 324374
Lesotho Meteorological Services Fax: +266 22 325 057/ 22 350 325
P.O. Box 14515 E-mail: agrometeorology@lesmet.org.ls
... |
You are Mosupisi, expert agricultural advisor for smallholder farmers in Lesotho (especially Mohale's Hoek). Give practical, actionable advice in simple Sesotho/English. Include dekad dates, rainfall, temperature, crop stage and what the farmer should do. | above normal rainfall amounts. Most of the rains
fell during the first 10 days of the month. The
highest record ed monthly amount is Semonkong
with 177mm , while the lowest is Mokhotlong
with 77.5mm. (see Map 1).
Rainy days ranged from eight at Moshoeshoe I to
eighteen days at Semonkong.
Cumulative R... | above normal rainfall amounts. Most of the rains
fell during the first 10 days of the month. The
highest record ed monthly amount is Semonkong
with 177mm , while the lowest is Mokhotlong
with 77.5mm. (see Map 1).
Rainy days ranged from eight at Moshoeshoe I to
eighteen days at Semonkong.
Cumulative R... |
You are Mosupisi, expert agricultural advisor for smallholder farmers in Lesotho (especially Mohale's Hoek). Give practical, actionable advice in simple Sesotho/English. Include dekad dates, rainfall, temperature, crop stage and what the farmer should do. | 2
Temperatures
Temperatures stayed mostly normal d uring the
month of December 2011. The highest mean
temperature deviation from normal was 0.7°C at
Butha-Buthe while the lowest was -1.4°C at
Mafeteng.
Crop Stage and Conditions
Most farmers have not been able to cultivate their
fields due to the pr... | 2
Temperatures
Temperatures stayed mostly normal d uring the
month of December 2011. The highest mean
temperature deviation from normal was 0.7°C at
Butha-Buthe while the lowest was -1.4°C at
Mafeteng.
Crop Stage and Conditions
Most farmers have not been able to cultivate their
fields due to the pr... |
You are Mosupisi, expert agricultural advisor for smallholder farmers in Lesotho (especially Mohale's Hoek). Give practical, actionable advice in simple Sesotho/English. Include dekad dates, rainfall, temperature, crop stage and what the farmer should do. | above normal rainfall is anticipated countrywide.
Temperatures are expected to be above normal for
the period.
At this time of the year, severe weather events
such as strong winds, thunderstorms, tornadoes
and hailstorms will frequently be experienced.
These higher temperatures are likely to bring
negative i... | above normal rainfall is anticipated countrywide.
Temperatures are expected to be above normal for
the period.
At this time of the year, severe weather events
such as strong winds, thunderstorms, tornadoes
and hailstorms will frequently be experienced.
These higher temperatures are likely to bring
negative i... |
You are Mosupisi, expert agricultural advisor for smallholder farmers in Lesotho (especially Mohale's Hoek). Give practical, actionable advice in simple Sesotho/English. Include dekad dates, rainfall, temperature, crop stage and what the farmer should do. | Issue No.14/2018-19 Release Date: 22/02/2019
…dedicated to the agricultural community
… aimed at harmonizing agricultural activities with weather and climate
Ten-Day Agrometeorological Bulletin
11 – 20 Februa... | Issue No.14/2018-19 Release Date: 22/02/2019
…dedicated to the agricultural community
… aimed at harmonizing agricultural activities with weather and climate
Ten-Day Agrometeorological Bulletin
11 – 20 Februa... |
You are Mosupisi, expert agricultural advisor for smallholder farmers in Lesotho (especially Mohale's Hoek). Give practical, actionable advice in simple Sesotho/English. Include dekad dates, rainfall, temperature, crop stage and what the farmer should do. | Issue No. 14/2018-19 11 – 20 February 2019
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RAINFALL SITUATION
Most parts of the country recorded good to excessive
rains during t he second dekad of February 201 9. A
distribution of normal and... | Issue No. 14/2018-19 11 – 20 February 2019
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RAINFALL SITUATION
Most parts of the country recorded good to excessive
rains during t he second dekad of February 201 9. A
distribution of normal and... |
You are Mosupisi, expert agricultural advisor for smallholder farmers in Lesotho (especially Mohale's Hoek). Give practical, actionable advice in simple Sesotho/English. Include dekad dates, rainfall, temperature, crop stage and what the farmer should do. | 2 shows Lesotho’s portion of the regional alert.
Cumulative Percentage Rainfall Departure from
Normal
Despite plenty of rain fall received for the dekad, the
cumulative rainfall since the first dekad of September
remains normal and below normal in most places .
None of the parts recorded above norm... | 2 shows Lesotho’s portion of the regional alert.
Cumulative Percentage Rainfall Departure from
Normal
Despite plenty of rain fall received for the dekad, the
cumulative rainfall since the first dekad of September
remains normal and below normal in most places .
None of the parts recorded above norm... |
You are Mosupisi, expert agricultural advisor for smallholder farmers in Lesotho (especially Mohale's Hoek). Give practical, actionable advice in simple Sesotho/English. Include dekad dates, rainfall, temperature, crop stage and what the farmer should do. | Issue No. 14/2018-19 11 – 20 February 2019
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only place with a below normal temperature deviation
of -1.8°C record is Qacha’s Nek, as shown in Map 4.
CROP STAGE AND CONDITIONS
Crops are at ... | Issue No. 14/2018-19 11 – 20 February 2019
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only place with a below normal temperature deviation
of -1.8°C record is Qacha’s Nek, as shown in Map 4.
CROP STAGE AND CONDITIONS
Crops are at ... |
You are Mosupisi, expert agricultural advisor for smallholder farmers in Lesotho (especially Mohale's Hoek). Give practical, actionable advice in simple Sesotho/English. Include dekad dates, rainfall, temperature, crop stage and what the farmer should do. | Issue No.14/2018-19 Release Date: 22/02/2019
…dedicated to the agricultural community
… aimed at harmonizing agricultural activities with weather and climate
Ten-Day Agrometeorological Bulletin
11 – 20 Februa... | Issue No.14/2018-19 Release Date: 22/02/2019
…dedicated to the agricultural community
… aimed at harmonizing agricultural activities with weather and climate
Ten-Day Agrometeorological Bulletin
11 – 20 Februa... |
You are Mosupisi, expert agricultural advisor for smallholder farmers in Lesotho (especially Mohale's Hoek). Give practical, actionable advice in simple Sesotho/English. Include dekad dates, rainfall, temperature, crop stage and what the farmer should do. | Issue No. 14/2018-19 11 – 20 February 2019
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RAINFALL SITUATION
Most parts of the country recorded good to excessive
rains during t he second dekad of February 201 9. A
distribution of normal and... | Issue No. 14/2018-19 11 – 20 February 2019
- 1 -
RAINFALL SITUATION
Most parts of the country recorded good to excessive
rains during t he second dekad of February 201 9. A
distribution of normal and... |
You are Mosupisi, expert agricultural advisor for smallholder farmers in Lesotho (especially Mohale's Hoek). Give practical, actionable advice in simple Sesotho/English. Include dekad dates, rainfall, temperature, crop stage and what the farmer should do. | 2 shows Lesotho’s portion of the regional alert.
Cumulative Percentage Rainfall Departure from
Normal
Despite plenty of rain fall received for the dekad, the
cumulative rainfall since the first dekad of September
remains normal and below normal in most places .
None of the parts recorded above norm... | 2 shows Lesotho’s portion of the regional alert.
Cumulative Percentage Rainfall Departure from
Normal
Despite plenty of rain fall received for the dekad, the
cumulative rainfall since the first dekad of September
remains normal and below normal in most places .
None of the parts recorded above norm... |
You are Mosupisi, expert agricultural advisor for smallholder farmers in Lesotho (especially Mohale's Hoek). Give practical, actionable advice in simple Sesotho/English. Include dekad dates, rainfall, temperature, crop stage and what the farmer should do. | Issue No. 14/2018-19 11 – 20 February 2019
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only place with a below normal temperature deviation
of -1.8°C record is Qacha’s Nek, as shown in Map 4.
CROP STAGE AND CONDITIONS
Crops are at ... | Issue No. 14/2018-19 11 – 20 February 2019
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only place with a below normal temperature deviation
of -1.8°C record is Qacha’s Nek, as shown in Map 4.
CROP STAGE AND CONDITIONS
Crops are at ... |
You are Mosupisi, expert agricultural advisor for smallholder farmers in Lesotho (especially Mohale's Hoek). Give practical, actionable advice in simple Sesotho/English. Include dekad dates, rainfall, temperature, crop stage and what the farmer should do. | Issue No.17/2018-19 Release Date: 22/03/2019
…dedicated to the agricultural community
… aimed at harmonizing agricultural activities with weather and climate
Ten-Day Agrometeorological Bulletin
11 – 20 March ... | Issue No.17/2018-19 Release Date: 22/03/2019
…dedicated to the agricultural community
… aimed at harmonizing agricultural activities with weather and climate
Ten-Day Agrometeorological Bulletin
11 – 20 March ... |
You are Mosupisi, expert agricultural advisor for smallholder farmers in Lesotho (especially Mohale's Hoek). Give practical, actionable advice in simple Sesotho/English. Include dekad dates, rainfall, temperature, crop stage and what the farmer should do. | Issue No. 17/2018-19 11 – 20 March 2019
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RAINFALL SITUATION
Most parts of the country recorded good to excessive
rains during t he second dekad of March 2019. A
distribution of n ormal and above no... | Issue No. 17/2018-19 11 – 20 March 2019
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RAINFALL SITUATION
Most parts of the country recorded good to excessive
rains during t he second dekad of March 2019. A
distribution of n ormal and above no... |
You are Mosupisi, expert agricultural advisor for smallholder farmers in Lesotho (especially Mohale's Hoek). Give practical, actionable advice in simple Sesotho/English. Include dekad dates, rainfall, temperature, crop stage and what the farmer should do. | places recorded below normal cumulative .
Mokhotlong has the highest percentage at 54%,
which is above normal, while Qacha’s Nek has the
smallest cumulative departure at -13% as shown in
Map 2.
TEMPERATURE
Some parts of the country recorded normal mean
temperature deviation for the dekad . These incl... | places recorded below normal cumulative .
Mokhotlong has the highest percentage at 54%,
which is above normal, while Qacha’s Nek has the
smallest cumulative departure at -13% as shown in
Map 2.
TEMPERATURE
Some parts of the country recorded normal mean
temperature deviation for the dekad . These incl... |
You are Mosupisi, expert agricultural advisor for smallholder farmers in Lesotho (especially Mohale's Hoek). Give practical, actionable advice in simple Sesotho/English. Include dekad dates, rainfall, temperature, crop stage and what the farmer should do. | Lesotho Meteorological Services Tel: (+266) 2231 7250
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You are Mosupisi, expert agricultural advisor for smallholder farmers in Lesotho (especially Mohale's Hoek). Give practical, actionable advice in simple Sesotho/English. Include dekad dates, rainfall, temperature, crop stage and what the farmer should do. | confirming a distinct spatial difference in recent moisture availability . Areas to the west (Leribe through to
Mafeteng) and east (Mokhotlong) display near - normal to above -normal rainfall (Fig 1) . Areas in the south
(Mohale’s hoek and Quthing and north (Botha -Bothe) show negative (below normal) anomalies s... | confirming a distinct spatial difference in recent moisture availability . Areas to the west (Leribe through to
Mafeteng) and east (Mokhotlong) display near - normal to above -normal rainfall (Fig 1) . Areas in the south
(Mohale’s hoek and Quthing and north (Botha -Bothe) show negative (below normal) anomalies s... |
You are Mosupisi, expert agricultural advisor for smallholder farmers in Lesotho (especially Mohale's Hoek). Give practical, actionable advice in simple Sesotho/English. Include dekad dates, rainfall, temperature, crop stage and what the farmer should do. | Fig. 1 Fig. 2 | Fig. 1 Fig. 2 |
You are Mosupisi, expert agricultural advisor for smallholder farmers in Lesotho (especially Mohale's Hoek). Give practical, actionable advice in simple Sesotho/English. Include dekad dates, rainfall, temperature, crop stage and what the farmer should do. | Lesotho Meteorological Services Tel: (+266) 2231 7250
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You are Mosupisi, expert agricultural advisor for smallholder farmers in Lesotho (especially Mohale's Hoek). Give practical, actionable advice in simple Sesotho/English. Include dekad dates, rainfall, temperature, crop stage and what the farmer should do. | beginning of November. This condition is highly favorable for livestock grazing and suggests a good foundation for crop growt h
in areas where planting is underway or planned.
Fig. 3
Fig.4
Fig.5 | beginning of November. This condition is highly favorable for livestock grazing and suggests a good foundation for crop growt h
in areas where planting is underway or planned.
Fig. 3
Fig.4
Fig.5 |
You are Mosupisi, expert agricultural advisor for smallholder farmers in Lesotho (especially Mohale's Hoek). Give practical, actionable advice in simple Sesotho/English. Include dekad dates, rainfall, temperature, crop stage and what the farmer should do. | Lesotho Meteorological Services Tel: (+266) 2231 7250
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You are Mosupisi, expert agricultural advisor for smallholder farmers in Lesotho (especially Mohale's Hoek). Give practical, actionable advice in simple Sesotho/English. Include dekad dates, rainfall, temperature, crop stage and what the farmer should do. | conditions are expected to dominate.
Fig.6
Fig.7
The overall picture as depicted indicates a healthy vegetation almost throughout the entire
country. Fig.7 shows the current state of vegetation health by showing the difference in greenness
compared to Long Term Average (LTA) as shown by the vegetation index. | conditions are expected to dominate.
Fig.6
Fig.7
The overall picture as depicted indicates a healthy vegetation almost throughout the entire
country. Fig.7 shows the current state of vegetation health by showing the difference in greenness
compared to Long Term Average (LTA) as shown by the vegetation index. |
You are Mosupisi, expert agricultural advisor for smallholder farmers in Lesotho (especially Mohale's Hoek). Give practical, actionable advice in simple Sesotho/English. Include dekad dates, rainfall, temperature, crop stage and what the farmer should do. | Lesotho Meteorological Services Tel: (+266) 2231 7250
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You are Mosupisi, expert agricultural advisor for smallholder farmers in Lesotho (especially Mohale's Hoek). Give practical, actionable advice in simple Sesotho/English. Include dekad dates, rainfall, temperature, crop stage and what the farmer should do. | temperatures are expected to be warmer. Irrigation schedules for horticultural crops are recommended to support
crop growth and development.
Livestock farmers are advised to keep animals under protected structures for protection against intense heat and
other weather extremes.
Heavy rainfall
Heavy rainfall can ca... | temperatures are expected to be warmer. Irrigation schedules for horticultural crops are recommended to support
crop growth and development.
Livestock farmers are advised to keep animals under protected structures for protection against intense heat and
other weather extremes.
Heavy rainfall
Heavy rainfall can ca... |
You are Mosupisi, expert agricultural advisor for smallholder farmers in Lesotho (especially Mohale's Hoek). Give practical, actionable advice in simple Sesotho/English. Include dekad dates, rainfall, temperature, crop stage and what the farmer should do. | Lesotho Meteorological Services Tel: (+266) 2231 7250
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You are Mosupisi, expert agricultural advisor for smallholder farmers in Lesotho (especially Mohale's Hoek). Give practical, actionable advice in simple Sesotho/English. Include dekad dates, rainfall, temperature, crop stage and what the farmer should do. | started with dekad1 of August receiving more than above average dekadal rainfall
compared the historic dekadal climate (1981 -2010, this will be updated to 1991 -
2020)). The 3 rd dekad of September also recorded well above average de kadal long
term. Otherwise the rest of the dekads received below average de kadal... | started with dekad1 of August receiving more than above average dekadal rainfall
compared the historic dekadal climate (1981 -2010, this will be updated to 1991 -
2020)). The 3 rd dekad of September also recorded well above average de kadal long
term. Otherwise the rest of the dekads received below average de kadal... |
You are Mosupisi, expert agricultural advisor for smallholder farmers in Lesotho (especially Mohale's Hoek). Give practical, actionable advice in simple Sesotho/English. Include dekad dates, rainfall, temperature, crop stage and what the farmer should do. | Lesotho Meteorological Services Tel: (+266) 2231 7250
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You are Mosupisi, expert agricultural advisor for smallholder farmers in Lesotho (especially Mohale's Hoek). Give practical, actionable advice in simple Sesotho/English. Include dekad dates, rainfall, temperature, crop stage and what the farmer should do. | involved. On the contrary, the first dekad of December shows a significant decline in
rainfall performance. Fig. 1 below displays the worst performer as Thaba-tseka which
recorded less than 10mm of rain, followed by Quthing in the south, then finally Botha-
Bothe in the north. However, Mafeteng, Mohale’s Hoek and Qa... | involved. On the contrary, the first dekad of December shows a significant decline in
rainfall performance. Fig. 1 below displays the worst performer as Thaba-tseka which
recorded less than 10mm of rain, followed by Quthing in the south, then finally Botha-
Bothe in the north. However, Mafeteng, Mohale’s Hoek and Qa... |
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You are Mosupisi, expert agricultural advisor for smallholder farmers in Lesotho (especially Mohale's Hoek). Give practical, actionable advice in simple Sesotho/English. Include dekad dates, rainfall, temperature, crop stage and what the farmer should do. | sorghum, beans and horticultural crops; however, areas where flooding is experienced should
be avoided, especially for planting crops like beans, potatoes and horticultural crops. Farmers
should seek guidance from Extension officers for their specific locations on proper sowing dates
as well as good management prac... | sorghum, beans and horticultural crops; however, areas where flooding is experienced should
be avoided, especially for planting crops like beans, potatoes and horticultural crops. Farmers
should seek guidance from Extension officers for their specific locations on proper sowing dates
as well as good management prac... |
You are Mosupisi, expert agricultural advisor for smallholder farmers in Lesotho (especially Mohale's Hoek). Give practical, actionable advice in simple Sesotho/English. Include dekad dates, rainfall, temperature, crop stage and what the farmer should do. | clear to prevent field waterlogging.
General Recommendations:
• Regular consultations with Extension officers is highly recommended
• Daily weather monitoring and use of indigenous weather forecasts is recommended for
signs of significant rainfall patterns shifts | clear to prevent field waterlogging.
General Recommendations:
• Regular consultations with Extension officers is highly recommended
• Daily weather monitoring and use of indigenous weather forecasts is recommended for
signs of significant rainfall patterns shifts |
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You are Mosupisi, expert agricultural advisor for smallholder farmers in Lesotho (especially Mohale's Hoek). Give practical, actionable advice in simple Sesotho/English. Include dekad dates, rainfall, temperature, crop stage and what the farmer should do. | (Mafeteng-18.2mm) and North (Botha-Bothe-17.7mm). The worst performers were
Qacha’s Nek and Oxbow with 1.4mm and 7.2mm respectively. Rainfall accumulation
since the start of the season that is from August the 1st of 2025 (Fig. 2) to date,
illustrates the total rainfall to be above normal over many parts of the ... | (Mafeteng-18.2mm) and North (Botha-Bothe-17.7mm). The worst performers were
Qacha’s Nek and Oxbow with 1.4mm and 7.2mm respectively. Rainfall accumulation
since the start of the season that is from August the 1st of 2025 (Fig. 2) to date,
illustrates the total rainfall to be above normal over many parts of the ... |
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You are Mosupisi, expert agricultural advisor for smallholder farmers in Lesotho (especially Mohale's Hoek). Give practical, actionable advice in simple Sesotho/English. Include dekad dates, rainfall, temperature, crop stage and what the farmer should do. | also posing possible damage to property and crops.
General Comments (Advisory)
Climate Smart Agriculture :
Farmers are advised to plant early maturing varieties, use protected structures especially for
horticultural crops as temperatures are expected to be warmer. Irrigation schedules for
horticultural crops are r... | also posing possible damage to property and crops.
General Comments (Advisory)
Climate Smart Agriculture :
Farmers are advised to plant early maturing varieties, use protected structures especially for
horticultural crops as temperatures are expected to be warmer. Irrigation schedules for
horticultural crops are r... |
You are Mosupisi, expert agricultural advisor for smallholder farmers in Lesotho (especially Mohale's Hoek). Give practical, actionable advice in simple Sesotho/English. Include dekad dates, rainfall, temperature, crop stage and what the farmer should do. | Lesotho Meteorological Services Tel: (+266) 2231 7250
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You are Mosupisi, expert agricultural advisor for smallholder farmers in Lesotho (especially Mohale's Hoek). Give practical, actionable advice in simple Sesotho/English. Include dekad dates, rainfall, temperature, crop stage and what the farmer should do. | Lesotho Meteorological Services Tel: (+266) 2231 7250
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You are Mosupisi, expert agricultural advisor for smallholder farmers in Lesotho (especially Mohale's Hoek). Give practical, actionable advice in simple Sesotho/English. Include dekad dates, rainfall, temperature, crop stage and what the farmer should do. | there was a decrease in rainfall going below the long term mean, while there was yet
another spike in the 3 rd dekad where above normal dekadal rainfall was recorded.
This is captured in Fig.1 below.
Highlights
.Unsatisfactory
crop
performance
Contents
1.Rainfall
situation
2.
Temperature ... | there was a decrease in rainfall going below the long term mean, while there was yet
another spike in the 3 rd dekad where above normal dekadal rainfall was recorded.
This is captured in Fig.1 below.
Highlights
.Unsatisfactory
crop
performance
Contents
1.Rainfall
situation
2.
Temperature ... |
You are Mosupisi, expert agricultural advisor for smallholder farmers in Lesotho (especially Mohale's Hoek). Give practical, actionable advice in simple Sesotho/English. Include dekad dates, rainfall, temperature, crop stage and what the farmer should do. | Lesotho Meteorological Services Tel: (+266) 2231 7250
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You are Mosupisi, expert agricultural advisor for smallholder farmers in Lesotho (especially Mohale's Hoek). Give practical, actionable advice in simple Sesotho/English. Include dekad dates, rainfall, temperature, crop stage and what the farmer should do. | performing well in most some areas while in o thers high temperatures affected crops badly some even
turned yellowish (wilting). The yellow patches were mostly seen where there were weeds and stalk worm.
Farmers in both districts were in full force hoeing. Around Selaitere areas in Quthing, crops which were
most... | performing well in most some areas while in o thers high temperatures affected crops badly some even
turned yellowish (wilting). The yellow patches were mostly seen where there were weeds and stalk worm.
Farmers in both districts were in full force hoeing. Around Selaitere areas in Quthing, crops which were
most... |
You are Mosupisi, expert agricultural advisor for smallholder farmers in Lesotho (especially Mohale's Hoek). Give practical, actionable advice in simple Sesotho/English. Include dekad dates, rainfall, temperature, crop stage and what the farmer should do. | plants were wilting due to both water and heat stress. In Malefiloane where wheat is mostly planted,
farmers claimed that there were locusts that fed on their wheat . In the Khubelu valley in vil lages like
Mokhomane, Ramaleke, ‘Meta up to Thaba-Limpe, crops were badly destroyed by hail.
Fig. 2 below was taken at... | plants were wilting due to both water and heat stress. In Malefiloane where wheat is mostly planted,
farmers claimed that there were locusts that fed on their wheat . In the Khubelu valley in vil lages like
Mokhomane, Ramaleke, ‘Meta up to Thaba-Limpe, crops were badly destroyed by hail.
Fig. 2 below was taken at... |
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You are Mosupisi, expert agricultural advisor for smallholder farmers in Lesotho (especially Mohale's Hoek). Give practical, actionable advice in simple Sesotho/English. Include dekad dates, rainfall, temperature, crop stage and what the farmer should do. | clear to prevent field waterlogging.
General Recommendations:
• Water storage during heavy rainfall can be beneficial for irrigation and drinking for
animals. | clear to prevent field waterlogging.
General Recommendations:
• Water storage during heavy rainfall can be beneficial for irrigation and drinking for
animals. |
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You are Mosupisi, expert agricultural advisor for smallholder farmers in Lesotho (especially Mohale's Hoek). Give practical, actionable advice in simple Sesotho/English. Include dekad dates, rainfall, temperature, crop stage and what the farmer should do. | Lesotho Meteorological Services Tel: (+266) 2231 7250
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You are Mosupisi, expert agricultural advisor for smallholder farmers in Lesotho (especially Mohale's Hoek). Give practical, actionable advice in simple Sesotho/English. Include dekad dates, rainfall, temperature, crop stage and what the farmer should do. | rainfall. Rainfall accumulation since the start of the season August the 1st of 2025
(Fig.2) to date, illustrates the total rainfall recorded across Lesotho. This period has
been characterized by significantly higher rainfall in Leribe and Mokhotlong, while the
south and central areas received comparatively lower to... | rainfall. Rainfall accumulation since the start of the season August the 1st of 2025
(Fig.2) to date, illustrates the total rainfall recorded across Lesotho. This period has
been characterized by significantly higher rainfall in Leribe and Mokhotlong, while the
south and central areas received comparatively lower to... |
You are Mosupisi, expert agricultural advisor for smallholder farmers in Lesotho (especially Mohale's Hoek). Give practical, actionable advice in simple Sesotho/English. Include dekad dates, rainfall, temperature, crop stage and what the farmer should do. | Lesotho Meteorological Services Tel: (+266) 2231 7250
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You are Mosupisi, expert agricultural advisor for smallholder farmers in Lesotho (especially Mohale's Hoek). Give practical, actionable advice in simple Sesotho/English. Include dekad dates, rainfall, temperature, crop stage and what the farmer should do. | Lesotho Meteorological Services Tel: (+266) 2231 7250
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You are Mosupisi, expert agricultural advisor for smallholder farmers in Lesotho (especially Mohale's Hoek). Give practical, actionable advice in simple Sesotho/English. Include dekad dates, rainfall, temperature, crop stage and what the farmer should do. | Seasonal Outlook (NDJ 2025/26 and JFM-2026)
For the period, covering the rolling seasons from November -December-January (NDJ),
December-January-February (DJF) 2025/26, to January -February-March (JFM) 2026, above -
normal rainfall conditions are expected to dominate.
N.B. It is important to note that during the su... | Seasonal Outlook (NDJ 2025/26 and JFM-2026)
For the period, covering the rolling seasons from November -December-January (NDJ),
December-January-February (DJF) 2025/26, to January -February-March (JFM) 2026, above -
normal rainfall conditions are expected to dominate.
N.B. It is important to note that during the su... |
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You are Mosupisi, expert agricultural advisor for smallholder farmers in Lesotho (especially Mohale's Hoek). Give practical, actionable advice in simple Sesotho/English. Include dekad dates, rainfall, temperature, crop stage and what the farmer should do. | Heavy rainfall
Heavy rainfall can cause waterlogging in seedbeds, nutrient leaching in prepared fields, and
rapid surface runoff leading to soil erosion. Farmers should ensure that drainage systems are
clear to prevent field waterlogging.
General Recommendations:
• Regular consultations with Extension officers is... | Heavy rainfall
Heavy rainfall can cause waterlogging in seedbeds, nutrient leaching in prepared fields, and
rapid surface runoff leading to soil erosion. Farmers should ensure that drainage systems are
clear to prevent field waterlogging.
General Recommendations:
• Regular consultations with Extension officers is... |
You are Mosupisi, expert agricultural advisor for smallholder farmers in Lesotho (especially Mohale's Hoek). Give practical, actionable advice in simple Sesotho/English. Include dekad dates, rainfall, temperature, crop stage and what the farmer should do. | Lesotho Meteorological Services Tel: (+266) 2231 7250
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