Weeding the maize field at Levi’s Nek Farm, Lesotho

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At Levi’s Nek Farm, young people have rallied together to maintain the maize field. They have weeded the entire area by hand to limit competition from weeds and prevent the soil from becoming unnecessarily depleted.

This meticulous work avoids the use of chemical weedkillers and is fully in line with the principles of agroecology. By favouring manual intervention, they preserve soil life, protect biodiversity and promote healthier and more sustainable farming. A concrete commitment to agriculture that respects the land and those who cultivate it…