By Motsamai Tjakata, Agricultural Economist As winter deepens across Lesotho, vegetable prices continue to climb, straining household budgets and challenging local retailers. The combination of cold weather, limited local production, and rising import costs is driving up prices for key staples, with tomatoes and green peppers remaining particularly scarce and expensive. What’s Driving the Price Increases? • Reduced Local Supply: Cold temperatures have curtailed local vegetable production, increasing reliance on imports. • Inflationary Pressures: Overall inflation remains elevated, with food…Continue reading with a subscriptionSubscribe for full access to every story.Subscribe - M85/monthAlready a subscriber? Sign in
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