Month: October 2022 Posts

Youths trained in climate resilient agricultural techniques

Oct 26, 2022 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

A non-governmental organization called "Conserve with Benefits" has trained young farmers at Kabudula in Lilongwe in agricultural practices that are more resilient to climate change. The youths have been trained in different agricultural techniques like… ...

30 billion ya AIP sinadyedwe ndi chi Aviator, koma mwina 1 billion yokha – boma latero

Oct 14, 2022 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

A unduna wa zamalimidwe atsutsa maripoti oti akathyali ena anawachenjeretsa ndalama zokwana 30 billion za fetereza otchipa. Malinga ndi maripoti amene atchuka, ati ma dobadoba ena a ku United Kingdom anatsekula mmaso boma la a… ...

Govt asks Tobacco buyers to offer good prices

Mar 12, 2022 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Government has asked tobacco buyers to offer farmers good prices in this year's tobacco marketing season, saying farmers have suffered for a long time due to low prices. The plea was made by the Minister… ...

Three arrested over fake fertiliser

Dec 12, 2021 Contributor* 0 &

Police in Kasungu are keeping in custody three men for being found in possession of 200 bags containing counterfeit fertilisers in the district. Kasungu Police Spokesperson, Joseph Kachikho, identified the three as Jonathan Chiutsi, 24,… ...

Cartel forcing Admarc to borrow from banks – Chiphiko  

Aug 19, 2021 Russell Kondowe 1 &

Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (Admarc) General Manager Rhino Chiphiko says there is a cartel involving officials from various ministries and banks as well as some individuals that benefits when Admarc borrows money from local… ...

Farmers threaten to dump Tobacco

Aug 18, 2021 Thula Chisamba 0 &

Some tobacco farmers in Mzimba and Rumphi have said they will stop growing the crop due to meagre proceeds. Speaking at an interface meeting, organised by their newly formed union, the farmers disclosed that growing… ...

Government calls for more NGO engagement in agricultural sector

Aug 11, 2021 Guest Writer 0 &

By George Banda Government has urged Non Governmental Organizations- NGOs to implement interventions aimed at achieving sustainable growth in the Agricultural industry. Director of Agricultural Extension Services Dr Jerome Nkhoma made the call at a… ...

Ten traders fined K40,000 each for buying farm produce in Balaka

Jul 29, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Balaka Second Grade Magistrate's Court has fined ten men K40,000 each for operating farm produce business without licence. Balaka Police Station Public Relations Officer Sergeant Precious Makuta said the court heard through state prosecutor Sub… ...

Kasinthula Fisheries struggles to meet production capacity

Jul 22, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Elijah Phompho Authorities at Kasinthura Fisheries have revealed that the fish farm is failing to meet its projected production levels due to inadequate financial and human capital and this has resulted in loss of… ...

Six traders sentenced to seven days community service

Jul 22, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Mangochi Senior Resident Magistrate's court on Tuesday ordered six traders to clean at Mangochi District Hospital and court premises for one and half hours a day for seven days. The traders were found guilty of… ...

Farmers lose patience: Selling maize at MK800 per tin in Nkhatabay

Jul 21, 2021 Thula Chisamba 0 &

The dallying by the Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (ADMARC) to start buying farm produce has led to farmers in some parts of Nkhatabay selling maize at very cheap prices. Spot check findings in Nkhatabay… ...

Mangochi Police impound six vehicles over farm-gate regulations

Jul 20, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Police in Mangochi over the weekend intensified farm-gate enforcement measures at Makanjira, Katuli, Malindi, Chilipa, Namwera and Monkey-Bay where they impounded six motor vehicles found transporting farm produce. Three among the impounded vehicles, registration numbers… ...

Tobacco Commission asks farmers to register for next growing season

Jul 17, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Tobacco Commission has called upon farmers to register for the upcoming growing season, saying prices of tobacco will be better in the next marketing season. Chief Executive Officer for TC Chidanti Malunga made the… ...

Five traders arrested for buying maize at low prices in Dedza

Jul 16, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Police in Dedza have arrested five traders for buying maize at K80 per kilogram against government recommended minimum price of K150 per kilogram. Dedza police deputy Publicist Sergeant Cassim Manda has confirmed. The suspects have… ...

Minister Lowe hails MAWARD program for uplifting agriculture sector

Jul 13, 2021 Chris Loka 0 &

Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water development Robin Lowe has commended Malawi African Women in Agriculture Research and Development (MAWARD) program for its efforts towards inclusive and agriculture-driven prosperity in the country Lowe made the… ...