Mabasia Mamokete Ngatane

Mabasia Mamokete Ngatane

Higher Degree by Research Candidate

School of Agriculture, Food and Wine

Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology

My professional objective is to be engaged in development of environmentally - friendly and cost - reducing soil technologies aimed at enhancing food production and productivity.

Given the fact that the decline in soil fertility is the key challenge in crop production; my immediate goal is to continue my career in soil science with respect to challenges experienced in crop and soil productivity. Soil fertility has not been given adequate attention hence there is a shortage of scientists in this field in Lesotho and as result the country is experiencing food insecurity. The intention is therefore to build on my skills in developing/ generating, testing and evaluating promising soil management technologies for sustainable soil productivity.

  • Appointments
    Date Position Institution name
    2011 - ongoing Principal Lecturer Lesotho Agricultural College
    2007 - 2011 Senior Research Officer Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security
    2003 - 2007 Research Officer Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security

  • Language Competencies
    Language Competency
    English Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review

  • Education
    Date Institution name Country Title
    1999 - 2004 National University of Lesotho LESOTHO MSc. Soil science
    1998 - 1999 National University of Lesotho LESOTHO BSc. Honours Agriculture - Soil science
    1995 - 1998 National University of Lesotho LESOTHO BSc Agriculture
    1992 - 1995 Lesotho Agricultural College LESOTHO Diploma - General Agriculture

  • Research Interests
    Soil Sciences

  • Memberships
    Date Role Membership Country
    2005 - 2007 Board Member Food and Agricultural Organisation Lesotho
    2003 - 2003 Board Member Food and Agricultural Organisation Lesotho
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