Farmer Khotsang Moshoeshoe on the grazing land he owns in Mokhotlong. Photos: Barry Christianson
On a cold pasture in Mokhotlong in Lesotho’s high mountains, sheep farmer Khotsang Moshoeshoe stands on a carefully managed field of lucerne and grass. The 7.2-acre pasture is part of an effort to improve the quality of the wool he produces for international markets.
Moshoeshoe keeps about 160 sheep, including 112 ewes, and specialises in producing superfine wool, a high-value fibre sought after on the global market.
“Superfine wool is the wool that the market needs so much,” he said. “It is hard to get this wool down south. You mostly get it in Australia.”
He says the wool fetches premium prices compared to other grades…
Read More: The long road to the market for Lesotho’s wool farmers.
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