President Lazarus Chakwera has pledged to continue securing continental markets for Malawi’s agricultural produce aiming at boosting the country’s economy through increased exports. Chakwera made this commitment when he presided over the official opening of the 20th National Agriculture Fair…
Ntcheu-based man Masiye Kaliyati has become an instant millionaire in just a few months through poultry farming he launched last year. The farmer from Senzani 1 Village in Traditional Authority Phambala has been practicing subsistence farming for many years. But…
Mzuzu-based renowned agribusiness innovator Matthews Kumwenda, has been nominated for the coveted Agribusiness Initiative of the Year award at the upcoming Foya Awards ceremony in Kenya. Kumwenda produces organic fertiliser from waste in Zigwangwa Market in Mzuzu city. This nomination…
Some communities in Chikwawa have formed groups that are cultivating various nutritious crops for children to boost their performance in school. Among others, communities have formed groups that are cultivating crops such as Maize, Tomatoes, Onions and Carrots. The initiative,…
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science holder Folomina Mofolo’s successful entrepreneurship is extraordinary. Driven by her passion to impact lives, the 24-year-old from Jali in Traditional Authority Mwambo, Zomba District has said that her passion about agriculture started while she…
A Dedza-based farmer, Papious Paulo has earned praise among his fellow farmers after harvesting over 400 bags of maize despite an El-Nino-induced drought that characterised the last growing season. Paulo has told ProjectM that he has become an instant millionaire…
In what has been described as a move to contain devastating effects of climate change among farmers, a Blantyre-based farmer, Blessings Mlelemba has organised online training on climate smart farming techniques. Speaking with Project in an interview Mlelemba, said he…
Lilongwe-based multi-faceted entrepreneur and innovator Emmanuel Thungula Phiri is slowly making a name for himself in the agricultural sector after setting up a manufacturing company that specialises in making agricultural machineries. Thungula-Phiri, 33, a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in…
A Ntchisi-based farmer, Jameson Mvula, has transitioned from subsistence farming to commercial. Mvula, based from Masimbe Village harvested more than 1,500 bags of maize last growing season, a record yield in his farming life after cultivating a 20-acre land. He…