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K1.1 billion works set to start at Nkopola Irrigation Scheme in Mangochi

Nov 25, 2023 Chikondi Daza 0 &

Rehabilitation works which will cost over K1.1 billion are set to commence at Nkopola Irrigation Scheme in Mangochi district as the scheme looks to start large scale winter irrigation farming on 830 hectares of land.… ...

Stevia, acknowledged as nature's gift in the realm of sweeteners, sees its leaves producing natural extracts that serve as a sugar substitute and low-calorie sweetener.

Malawi’s agriculture revolution: $100 Million Investment to transform tobacco farms into Africa’s largest stevia plantation

Nov 22, 2023 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Malawi's agricultural landscape is poised for transformation with a substantial $100 million (about K170 billion) investment in Affiance Limited, a joint venture between Press Agriculture and Australia's Maysen Group Trust. This noteworthy investment represents a… ...

Govt wants more farmers to embark on soya bean production

Nov 22, 2023 Chikondi Daza 0 &

Malawi Government through the Ministry of Agriculture says it wants Malawian farmers to embark on mass production of Soya Beans in a bid to fulfill Mega Farm implementation plan and the Malawi 2063 agenda. This… ...

Egypt to support Malawi’s agriculture sector

Nov 16, 2023 Chikondi Daza 0 &

President Lazarus Chakwera has said that the government of Egypt has shown interest and commitment in supporting Malawi in agricultural production and markets for products. Chakwera said this during the launch of the second phase… ...

Alimi achenjezedwa zogula feteleza wa manyowa pa nsika

Nov 15, 2023 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Potsatira kukwera mtengo kwa feteleza wa mankhwala yemwe pano thumba lolemera 50 kilogalamu likugulitsidwa pa mtengo osachepera K90,000 m’malo ena, alimi achenjezedwa kuti asamalitse kwambiri akamagula feteleza opangidwa kuchokera ku manyowa yemwe ali mbwee m'misika… ...

Government allocates 3, 000 hectares for Mega Farms

Nov 14, 2023 Synd Kalimbuka 0 &

Ministry of Agriculture says mega farms have been allocated over 3,000 hectares to boost crop production in the country. Minister responsible Sam Kawale said this in Parliament on Monday as parliament convened for mid year… ...

Organic fertilizers flood market: farmers at risk of being duped

Nov 13, 2023 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

…farmers advised to make their own fertilizer or buy from credible producers Though the country is yet to have standards for commercial organic fertilizer production, the farm input has already flooded local markets and farmers… ...