A project recently launched in Lesotho looks at getting young people to work in agro-processing, boosting food production in a country which –has for an eternity, depended on importing essentials.

The Geneva-based International Trade Centre (ITC) has facilitated the development of a brand new horticultural market centre in Maseru, which will allow those in the business to better preserve their fruits and vegetables and receive prompt payment for their products.

The venture advances better farming, marketing of agri-products and stakeholder access to finance ,whilst advancing commercial activity in Lesotho.

ITC executive director Arancha González says Ownership at the country level, government level and farmers' level is imperative ,to make this initiative accessible and have an impact."

Saying the " scheme is going to be a win-win for both Lesotho and South Africa, stimulating the local food market and employment.

She added that  young people especially, must be shown that agriculture is an income-generating occupation, that is worth investing in