Agriculture Archives

Zitete zavuta: Lower Shire under a locust attack, life of Malawians in danger

Aug 10, 2016 Richard Jimu 263 &

They had gained prominence on social media as food that the President recommended for Malawians and now they are finally on the ground, only that they cannot be appreciated as food in the way that… ...

Farmers told to embrace new farming technologies

Jul 29, 2016 Chris Loka 12 &

The Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development has asked farmers in Rumphi to embrace new farming technologies which include irrigation in order for them to make more profit. Director of Crop Development in the… ...

Malawi Hunger: Food aid distribution begins this month

Jul 18, 2016 Martha Chikoti 5 &

The Department of Disasters Management Affairs says it is expected to start distributing food to Malawians affected by hunger this month. Principal Relief and Rehabilitation Officer in the department Fyabupi Mwafongo said the exercise will… ...

No holds barred! A reflection on Gondwe’s K1.1 trillion budget

May 29, 2016 José Safarao 24 &

In his remarks at the beginning of his 77-page budget statement, Malawi's Finance Minister, Goodall Gondwe, decried what he described as “Western-style bonuses to top executives in the private sector,” and called them a major… ...

Cash transfers helping Malawi hunger victims survive

May 28, 2016 Mwayi Mkandawire 9 &

As the country continues to be affected by hunger, cash transfers programmes are helping some victims to get by. Malawi Red Cross Society (MRCS) is implementing the cash transfer programmes in various rural areas of… ...

Trouble! Malawi hunger worsens

May 05, 2016 Luke Bisani 26 &

Reports reaching Malawi24 reveal that nearly half of Malawi’s population is to be food insecure following persistent dry spells that will lead to low yields in most districts of the country. A report released last… ...