Quthing, November 04 — The national event to mark International World Food Day will be held at Khohlong play ground near Mount Moorosi Police Station in Koali Agricultural Resource Centre (RC) on Friday this week.
The event on the theme ‘Right to Foods for a better life and future’, will be led by King Letsie III who has also been the African Union Nutrition Champion since 2014.
In an interview with the Agency, the Quthing District Agricultural Officer from Department of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition, Mr. Phamotse Maboee said the theme emphasizes the right to nutritious, affordable and sustainable foods for everyone.
Mr. Maboee highlighted that the day will among others be dignified with education, demonstration and exhibition of various technologies of food production and food preservation throughout the year despite the effects of climate change.