Thirty-five thousand and seven hundred smallholder farmers from eight districts were all smiles on Friday when the World Food Program (WFP) funded Adaptation Fund programme gave them over K2.2 billion climate risk crop insurance payout. Speaking during the launch of…
The Evangelical Association of Malawi (EAM) says it is committed in empowering farmers in the Shire Valley district of Chikwawa economically through the goat pass-on program. Project Officer for EAM Chikondi Thyoka said his organisation reaching out to 87 farmers.…
State owned loan services provider, National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) has set aside K150 billion to be disbursed to farmers who are looking for a financial boost in the 2024/2025 farming season. The funds will be disbursed to over 400,000…
Alimi a m’dera la mfumu yayikulu Kasisi m’boma la Chikwawa akuyembekezera kudzapeza phindu lochuluka pa ulimi wam’thilira kuyambira mwezi wa June chaka cha m’mawa kudzera pansi pa Shire Valley Transformation Programme (SVTP). Mlembi Wamkulu wa Mwanaalirenji Koparetive a Tereza Mwalija…
Amid rising number of unemployment rate, a Lilongwe based female entrepreneur, Chifundo Lupiya is upsetting the odds by creating numerous jobs through sustainable farming. Lupiya has so far created over 32 employment opportunities for individuals who work in her farms…
The combined effects of cyclones, droughts worsened by climate change have led to widespread food insecurity in Malawi. While some adaptation efforts are imaging in this country, most are yet to gain popularity on a larger scale. It is for…
At 27, Chikondi Mangani’s life has taken a remarkable turn, once an aspiring music producer and artist, he now finds success in irrigation farming. Chikondi’s story began in New Naperi in Blantyre city, where he pursued his music dreams from…
At just 22, Sheirrah Chaima is breaking new ground in her community by balancing her love for teaching with a newfound dedication to farming. Trained as a primary school teacher at Kasungu Teacher Training College, Chaima’s path took an unexpected…
A group of enterprising farmers from Zomba, operating under the name “Chiliko,” have successfully transitioned from subsistence farming to commercial farming through irrigation. The group has established a farm along the Likangala river, where they cultivate crops such as maize…
Mchinji-based progressive young entreprenuer, Daniel Chibwe is helping farmers adopt innovative ways of farming through his farm, Mlatho Farms and agri-learning hub. The holder of bachelor’s degree in Science in Agricultural Extension is promoting permaculture, manure production and use of…