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AGRA engages farmers on agriculture sustainability, markets

Sep 06, 2021 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) on Thursday organised a workshop for farmers and other agriculture stakeholders where they discussed ways of promoting agriculture sustainability as well as access to markets. Speaking after… ...

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… ...

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… ...

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… ...

Mangochi Police sensitize communities on farmgate regulations

Jul 16, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

In a bid to protect farmers from exploitation, Mangochi Police Station sensitized the communities under Traditional Authorities Mponda and Ntonda on farmgate rules and regulations. The Station, through its community policing branch, on Thursday July… ...

Seven in custody for defying farm gate regulations

Jul 15, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Police in Lilongwe have arrested seven people for buying farm produce from farmers without a licence, and using uncertified scales. The suspects are Muhamad John, 35, Iwalani Kuphenda, 60, Fred Phiri, 27, Kondwani Kampioni, Clement… ...