Organic farming techniques have boosted a Mzimba smallholder farmer to triple his crop yields, setting a shining example for other farmers in the region. The 33-year-old farmer, Blessings Nkhata, switched to organic farming methods three years ago, after struggling with…
A 23-year-old Lilongwe-based female entrepreneur, Stella Ziyenda has turned herself into a role model among her peers after she successfully ventured into farming. Ziyenda has shattered stereotypes and defied the odds by taking the unconventional path of farming, a field…
Farmers in the country will have a choice when it comes to fertilizer options following the launch of an organic fertilizer called Magic Soil. The new fertilizer is a being produced by Magic Soil Biofertilizer Company, a company owned by…
At just 27 years old, Lawi Hawuhawu is proving that young people can thrive in agriculture. A third-year Diploma in Agriculture (General) student at the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) Natural Resources College (NRC), Lawi is excelling…
In Mangochi, a group of like-minded farmers has teamed up to form a cooperative operating under the name “Mtikama Cooperative”. The cooperative has 47 members and has about 200 hectares of land which it is now using to cultivate crops…
The Korean government has strengthened its support for Malawi’s agricultural sector by donating a grain dryer and six tractors to the Ministry of Agriculture. The donation, handed over by Korean Ambassador Jyaeyung Park in Salima district, is part of efforts…
An all women Lilongwe-based cooperative operating under the name “Mwachitsosa Producers and marketing cooperative society limited” is living its dream after investing in dairy farming. The cooperative, based in Mingu Village in Traditional Authority Chadza, has managed to construct a…
Alice Bula, a 25-year-old social worker, is making waves in the agricultural sector with her thriving white onion farming business in Dowa district. Bula’s farm has not only provided her with a source of income but also created employment opportunities…
A medical doctor Ian Katanga from Nkhata Bay, is making waves in the poultry farming industry with his innovative approach to livestock production. Katanga has always had a passion for agriculture and has now turned his dream into a reality…
Mchinji-based seasoned female agripreneur, Judith Hare has achieved success through farming. Hare, based in Mpazi Village in Traditional Authority Mkanda has combined her agricultural expertise with business acumen to develop a sustainable, profitable and progressive business ventures. The 50-year-old farmer…