Lesotho high altitude, climate and pristine mountain waters provide perfect conditions for a diverse agricultural sector
LESOTHO – is called the “Kingdom in the Sky,” because of its Maluti mountains and high altitude, offers breathtaking landscapes, unique tourism opportunities and rich cultural heritage
opportunities for trade and investment include:
- Agriculture and Agro-processing: maize, sorghum, potatoes, apples, grapes, trout, medicinal cannabis, wool and mohair.
- Water and Energy Infrastructure
- Diamond mining and polishing
- Textiles manufacturing
- Adventure Tourism, Ski Resorts and other unique travel experiences.
- Filming Locations, the Creative Industry and Arts and Culture
Wool and Mohair: Merino Sheep and Angora goats produce high quality fibres sought after in international markets, while the industry supports thousands of rural households.
Wine: Emerging as a promising sector, high-altitude vineyards produce distinctive wines that are attracting attention from wine enthusiasts and exporters.
High-Value Crops, Medicinal Cannabis… Lesotho is diversifying its agricultural exports, and the cool climate is ideal for apple orchards, medicinal cannabis, Hemp and Rosehip oil, while the pristine mountain waters and dams provide perfect conditions for trout farming