NFRA board ponders maize purchase commencement
National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) awaits the results of its board of trustees meeting in a fortnight to determine the direction of maize procurement. Denis...
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Malawi’s successful hosting of 2024 Groundnut Tour draws praise from stakeholders
The 2024 Groundnut Tour stakeholders in Lilongwe have lauded the country for its thorough preparations in hosting the visiting entourage. This is Malawi’s first ever...
Development partners rally behind Malawi’s agriculture, pledge continued support
Minister of Agriculture Sam Kawale says development partners are excited with commercialisation of agriculture highlighting an increase in Agriculture Commercialisation Fund. He made the remarks...
Tea Association projects more produce this year
Tea Association of Malawi is projecting an increased produce this year despite unfavourable weather conditions. The association’s Chief Executive Officer, Donda Chinangwa, shared the projections...
Red Cross sets aside K240 million for food insecure households in Mzimba
The Malawi Red Cross Society says it has set aside K240 million for food insecure households in Mzimba District. Under the Hunger Crisis Support Project,1500...
Tobacco farmers want season to open in March
Tobacco farmers have appealed to government to consider opening the Tobacco Marketing Season earlier to prevent them from selling the leaf to vendors at cheaper...
Government calls for agricultural expertise transfer
Government has called on Malawian youth working in Israel to work hard and acquire skills to assist them launch their mega farms when they return....
Development partners rally behind Malawi’s agriculture, pledge continued support
The Agriculture Commercialisation Fund has increased from about K511 billion last year to approximately K589 billion this year, with an allocation of close to K600...
Chakwera engages ministers on ATM Promotion Week
President Dr Lazarus Chakwera has engaged ministers of Agriculture, Tourism and Mining on the progress made in preparation of the ATM Promotion Week which will...
Local production key to economic recovery — MUSCCO
Malawi Union of Savings and Credit Cooperatives (MUSCCO) says Malawi has the potential of boosting its economy by focusing on manufacturing products from locally available...