A Review of Growth Trends on Harvested Hectarage, Production and Yields of Major Crops Grown in the Ten Districts of Lesotho 1973/74 to 1991/92.

Abstract

In this study growth rates of harvested area, production and productivity of major crops grown in the ten districts of Lesotho are examined. The study reveals that there has been a decline in production of maize, sorghum, beans and peas in almost all districts. The decline in production originated from decreases in yield and harvested areas of these crops. The study further reveals that production of wheat has shown an upward trend in most of the districts of Lesotho.



Review of Southern African Studies Volume 3 No. 1 June 1999, pp. 132-145