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…
In a quest to mitigate the threat of poverty and hunger, a Chikwawa-based organisation operating under the name Community Focus (COFO) has launched a visionary project called “Invest for Change”, a project that, among others, is empowering women through livestock…
Lilongwe based enterprising farmer cum- entreprenuer, Pattson Cholaka-Linde has an interesting tale to tell. Cholaka-Linde, based in Area 25 township, has achieved remarkable success, transforming his life after establishing a thriving business. Linde is the founder and managing director of…
Over 20 youths from Areas 36 and 38 in Lilongwe have undergone training in organic farming, through an organisation called My Community My Responsibility. The organisation has finished training the youths last weekend, a training which was being conducted in…