A 30-year-old Emelia Phiri has founded Emie’s Farms, a thriving enterprise dedicated to producing high-quality crops for Mzuzu’s growing urban market. Despite facing numerous challenges, including the loss of her mother at a young age and financial difficulties, Emelia’s determination…
Malawi Defense Force (MDF) soldier-cum agriprenuer Alfred Sithole is making strides through his farming venture which operates under the name Farm 99. Sithole, a holder of diploma in agriculture from Mwimba College of Agriculture founded Farm 99 in Mchinji in…
Martin Tsokalambuzi, a 32-year-old farmer from Salima, has made a name for himself in the duck farming industry. Starting with a small venture in 2022, Tsokalambuzi has grown his business to impressive levels. Today, he boasts a flock of over…
As one way of addressing challenges rocking the supply of fertiliser on the market, the National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST) has developed a new type of fertiliser called Organi-Mineral Fertiliser. The new fertiliser is being touted as affordable…
At just 22 years old, Enifa Kuwani from Ntcheu District is already making her mark in the farming world. Born and raised in a farming family, Enifa officially began her own farming venture in 2023, inspired by her older brother,…
Up-and-coming potato farmer Isaac Mhango has encouraged the youth not to underestimate the potential of farming. Despite running a large business, Mhango ventured into potato farming and has already started seeing profits from his 3-acre harvest, out of the 10…
The Agricultural Commercialisation (AGCOM) has appealed to farmers in the country to invest in research and value addition in a bid to realise more profits from farming. The appeal comes as the entity is in the process of receiving concepts…
Celine Phuka, a young entrepreneur, has found success through her diverse business ventures. After graduating from the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Phuka struggled to secure employment, but she did…
An innovator from Mangochi Luciano Khware has been making waves in the agricultural sector with his company, Crafts and Technology Innovative Solutions Ltd. With a background in electrical and electronics, project management and sustainable human development, the 40-year-old, started in…
A 53 year-old female agripreneur, Fanny Kadzuwa has managed to turn her life around economically through farming. Kadzuwa, based in Namputu Village in the area of Traditional Authority Chikumbu has been growing bananas since 1998. She has indicated that through…