Women urged to embrace agri-business
Member of Parliament for Lilongwe North Monica Chiyang’anamuno has urged women in the country and across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region to embrace...
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Govt urges farmers to adopt biogas
By Edith Kayira Government says it will encourage farmers to adopt environmentally friendly energy alternatives such as biogas produced from livestock waste. Minister of...
FAO urges action to restore degraded land
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is calling for accelerated efforts to restore degraded forests and landscapes, warning that land degradation...
ICRISAT urges collaboration to modernise agriculture
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has underscored the importance of stronger partnership between research institutions, universities, government and the private sector...
Malawi launches 10-year strategy to tackle deforestation
Malawi has launched a 10-year strategy to tackle deforestation, as pressure from charcoal production, agricultural expansion and demand for cooking fuel continues to threaten the...
Old Mutual links responsible business to Malawi’s development
Old Mutual Malawi says responsible business goes beyond making profits, with the financial services group investing in agriculture, infrastructure, education and environmental protection to support...
Malawi has potential in legume market
Irish Ambassador to Malawi, Kate Brady, says Malawi has the potential to become a key player in legume production. Brady made the remarks in Chikwawa...
Agriculture can transform with collaboration — Mbilizi
Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development, Roza Mbilizi, says collaboration is key to agricultural transformation. She made the remarks in Lilongwe during celebrations marking...
NFRA set for maize purchases
National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) says it is fully prepared for this year’s maize purchasing exercise following a K100 billion allocation from the government to...
Agrizone sets aside K6bn credit facility for farmer groups
Agrizone International Trading Limited (AZIT) says it has committed K6 billion towards financing organised farmer groups as preparations gather pace for the 2026/27 farming season....