Agriculture Posts

US-South Africa relations sour

Mar 27, 2025 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Pressure between South Africa and the United States have reached a boiling point following the chanting of the contentious "Kill the Boer, Kill the Farmer" song by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) at the Sharpeville… ...

Mwagonjwa blocked from using the phrase “ma mega farms ang’onoang’ono”

Mar 26, 2025 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Tuesday's National Assembly session in Malawi concluded on a lighter note, with Machinga South East lawmaker Fyness Mwagonjwa being blocked from commenting on the phrase "ma mega farms ang'onoang'ono," a phrase that recently gained widespread… ...

Empowering women, elevating communities: stories of resilience, success

Mar 26, 2025 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

In the darkest of times, women have consistently shown that resilience is their most potent strength. It's a quality that has enabled them to rise above adversity, transform challenges into opportunities, and emerge stronger, more… ...

Engaging the youth in agri-business calls for a paradigm shift in the ‘dirty’ industry

Mar 24, 2025 Macdonald Kaleso 0 &

The 2018 Malawi Population and Housing Census (MPHC) reveals a significant demographic trend: 50% of the population falls within the 10-35 age bracket.  This age group is characterized by boundless energy, creativity, and innovation, making… ...

Standard Bank to invest $100m in tobacco

Mar 20, 2025 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

Standard Bank Plc injected over K320 Billion directly into the Malawi economy with taxes to government, agriculture and infrastructure projects competing for the lion’s share of the funding, Chief Executive Phillip Madinga said on Wednesday.… ...

Farmers in Chikwawa issue strong warning to Presscane over contamination issues

Mar 08, 2025 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Over 1,332 local farmers in the areas of Traditional Authorities Maseya and Katunga in Chikwawa district are voicing urgent concerns regarding Presscane Company’s persistent contamination of their crop fields with effluent (locally known as 'madosi')… ...

Cadecom, Mukuru partner to bail out hunger-stricken households

Feb 20, 2025 Macdonald Kaleso 0 &

85-year-old Edna Mailos has been surviving on maize husks. She says life has taken a difficult terrain over the past year as she did not harvest enough yields in the last farming season.  The El-Nino-induced… ...