Month: May 2025 Posts

From Fields to Futures: Mpherembe Farmers Take Control of Their Harvests

May 27, 2025 Francis Botha 0 &

When Esther Sato gently twists the cap on a bottle of golden cooking oil, her smile says more than words ever could. This oil, made from sunflower seeds grown on her own land, is no… ...

Improved agricultural technologies enhance Mzimba farmers’ livelihoods

Apr 22, 2025 Ephraim Mkali Banda 0 &

Farmers in Mzimba District are poised for a bumper harvest this season despite erratic rainfall, thanks to the adoption of improved agricultural technologies introduced by the Department of Agriculture. This development was highlighted on Thursday… ...

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')… ...

From scarcity to abundance: Ntcheu farmers’ stories of success through irrigation project

Feb 20, 2025 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

In a remarkable turnaround, farmers in Ntcheu district have transformed their fortunes, moving from a cycle of scarcity and uncertainty to one of abundance and prosperity, thanks to an innovative irrigation project that has revolutionized… ...

Chingale small-scale farmers receive Mbeya fertilisers on loan

Dec 08, 2024 Raphael Likaka 0 &

Vitumbiko Farm, a manufacturer of Mbeya fertilisers, has given two bags of fertilisers to each of 36 small-scale farmers at Chingale in Zomba. Vitumbiko Ngwira, Chairman of the company said he wants to see farmers… ...

Malawi farmers to benefit from new sustainable agriculture initiative

Nov 28, 2024 Ephraim Mkali Banda 0 &

In a bid to tackle food insecurity and enhance resilience among farmers in Malawi, the Cooperative Development Foundation of Canada (CDF Canada) has launched an innovative project integrating aquaculture and agriculture.  The five-year initiative, funded… ...

Farmers in Kasungu call for action as planting season hangs in the balance

Nov 21, 2024 Ephraim Mkali Banda 0 &

The planting season in Kasungu has begun, bringing the promise of a fruitful harvest. However, this promise is fading for many farmers due to a critical failure in the Affordable Input Program (AIP).  Designed to… ...