Category: Agriculture

* Designed to support smallholder farmers’ access to inputs by providing a variety of farming essentials under one roof * Currently we have 55 retail shops across Malawi, and our aim is to ensure that we have agro-farm inputs in all these shops throughout the year By Pempho Nkhoma, Malawi News Agency (MANA) Smallholder Farmers Fertiliser Revolving Fund of Malawi (SFFRFM) has disclosed plans to roll out a one-stop centre initiative aimed at improving access to agricultural inputs to…

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* Response to recent public discussion surrounding businessman Napoleon Dzombe’s fertilizer manufacturing investment has once again brought this issue into the national conversation * We need a cultural shift. From ‘Timpondereze’ to ‘Tilimbikitse’ — let us support one another. From ‘Alemera’ to ‘Adzathandiza dziko’ (his/her success can help build the nation) * When a Malawian builds a factory that creates jobs, saves foreign exchange and supports government policy, the question should never be whether that individual becomes wealthy By…

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* Ministry of Natural Resources considering tax and duty waivers for investors in cage fish farming as part of efforts to reduce the high cost of production and encourage more investment in the aquaculture sector * Many investors in fishing industry are struggling with expensive inputs and equipment required for fish farming * The Ministry of Finance will be engaged to explore possible incentives that can make the sector more affordable and attractive By Zenak Matekenya, Malawi News Agency…

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* Representing 89.4 million kilograms of tobacco between April and July with an improved auction tobacco uptake of 42% By Alinafe Jonas, Malawi News Agency (MANA) Tobacco Commission has reported that Malawi has earned more than US$184 million — representing 89.4 million kilograms of tobacco between April and July with an improved auction tobacco uptake of 42%. In a report released on Thursday, the Commission states that improved auction tobacco uptake reflects better leaf presentation and increased buyer appetite…

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Amadoda Cooperative boosted with a tractor. In the middle is one of its women leaders, Jane Banda * Alone, it is difficult to access resources and markets, but together, we have a stronger voice and better opportunities * Cooperatives empower farmers to improve their livelihoods and build resilient communities *  I believe in the power of collective action, especially for women farmers who often face barriers in accessing resources and good markets By Denis Mzembe, contributor Women farmers have…

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