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Malawi secures $8.49m grant to rebuild irrigation schemes after Cyclone Freddy

McDonald Chiwayula
The African Development Fund (ADF) has approved a US$8.49 million grant (around K14.7 billion) to help Malawi restore irrigation infrastructure destroyed by Cyclone Freddy and...
Development Economy Local

Poverty rate falls as Government launches Sixth Household Survey Report

McDonald Chiwayula
The Government has launched the Sixth Integrated Household Survey (IHS6), revealing a decline in Malawi’s national poverty rate while underlining persistent challenges related to food...
Agriculture Business Economy International Local

Tea sector’s future hinges on supporting smallholder farmers – FAO

McDonald Chiwayula
The future of the global tea industry depends on improving the livelihoods of millions of smallholder farmers who sustain production worldwide, according to Food and...
Agriculture Development Economy Environment Local

Malawi urged to embrace agroecology amid climate and soil concerns

McDonald Chiwayula
Malawi needs to transform its farming systems by embracing agroecology to tackle climate change, soil degradation and declining crop yields, officials and farmers at a...
Africa Agriculture International Local

Malawi revives banana industry under FAO-China initiative

McDonald Chiwayula
Malawi has intensified efforts to restore its banana industry with renewed focus on smallholder farmers and sustainable value chains under the One Country One Priority...
Africa Agriculture International Local

Malawi launches STOSAR II to boost agriculture, regional trade

McDonald Chiwayula
Malawi has launched the second phase of the Support Towards the Operationalisation of the SADC Regional Agricultural Policy (STOSAR) programme, a regional initiative aimed at...
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Malawi launches digital programme to strengthen fight against crop pests

McDonald Chiwayula
The Government of Malawi has officially launched Phase Two of the African Phytosanitary Programme (APP), marking a key step towards modernising pest and disease surveillance...
Agriculture Development Health Local

Research calls for increased investment,  coordination in Malawi’s food systems

McDonald Chiwayula
New research findings have revealed that inadequate financing and weak coordination continue to undermine Malawi’s efforts to transform its food systems and improve household food...
Africa Agriculture Development International

Norway boosts Malawi’s food crisis response with $8.3 million support

McDonald Chiwayula
Norway has pledged $8.3 million to help Malawi tackle a worsening food crisis, with the announcement made during the launch of the 2025/26 lean season...
Agriculture Development International Local

FAO pledges continued support towards Malawi’s food security efforts

McDonald Chiwayula
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has pledged continued support to the Government of Malawi in its drive to achieve lasting food security. FAO Representative...
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