Lesotho Crop Yield Estimator

Estimate crop yields for maize, sorghum, wheat, beans and more across Lesotho's 3 agroecological zones. Uses FAOSTAT & national data.

🌿 Calculate Your Estimated Yield
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Estimated yield per hectare (tonnes/ha)
📊 Yield Comparison
Your Estimate
National Avg
Potential Yield
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Total yield for your farm
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Yield gap vs potential
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Farm size (ha)

Yield Gap

💰 Revenue Estimate
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Expected
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Based on current local market prices in LSL

🔧 Calculation Breakdown

Base yield × multipliers = estimated yield

🇱🇸 Agriculture in Lesotho

Major Crops & National Average Yields

CropAvg Yield (t/ha)Potential (t/ha)Season
📅 Growing Season Calendar
Rainy Dry
Data Sources: FAOSTAT (FAO), HarvestStat Africa, Bureau of Statistics Lesotho, World Bank, CGIAR.
Yield estimates are indicative — actual results vary by farm conditions. Last updated: 2026.

Farming context: Lesotho

Lesotho crop estimates use the selected region, crop, soil, water, seed and fertilizer assumptions from the LS agriculture dataset. Check local conditions before applying national averages.

Agriculture share of GDP~5%
Arable land300,000 ha
Irrigated share~1%
Main food cropsmaize, sorghum, wheat, common_bean

Country context from the AfroTools agriculture dataset - planning reference, not agronomic advice. Confirm with local extension services.