Tag: agriculture

Government Boost Irrigation Farming With K99 Billion Investment

Published on April 25, 2025 by Lisa Bandawe

The Malawi Government has injected K99 billion into the agriculture sector, a major financial commitment aimed at strengthening irrigation farming […]

Govt Warns Vendors Against Buying Farm Produce At A low Price

Published on May 19, 2022 by FACE OF MALAWI

Government through Ministry of Agriculture has warned all vendors in the country to desist from buying farm produce at a […]

E-adaptation to climate change in Malawi

Published on October 24, 2014 by Face of Malawi

The figures are alarming: according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the world’s population is expected […]

DuPont And Gift Of The Givers Collaborate To Advance Women Farmers In Malawi

Published on October 22, 2014 by Face of Malawi

DuPont, a science company that brings world-class, innovative products, materials and services to the global marketplace based in the USA, […]

Malawi losing US$50m due to illegal agric exports

Published on October 17, 2014 by Face of Malawi

Malawi’s Minister of Industry and Trade Joseph Mwanamvekha has disclosed that the country’s agro-based is losing about K20bn, equivalent to […]

MALAWI RECEIVES $25 MILLION FROM CHINA

Published on October 17, 2014 by Robert Ngwira

President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has commended the Chinese government for its continued commitment to support Malawi government in various […]

UN Hunger Report commends Malawi for reducing hunger

Published on September 18, 2014 by Face of Malawi

The United Nation’s 2014 State of Food Insecurity in the World-SOFI 2014 report has declared Malawi an achiever of the […]

International expert cautions on dangers of tobacco industry interference

Published on September 4, 2014 by Face of Malawi

People all over the world are living in homes with poor indoor air quality. This can have profound health impacts. […]

“Green Belt Initiative to be resurrected” – Pres Muthalika

Published on September 1, 2014 by Face of Malawi

President Professor Peter Mutharika has reiterated his commitment to reviving the Green Belt Initiative (GIB) in a bid to increase […]

Ban on export of maize and maize products – Mini of Industry & Trade Press Release

Published on August 26, 2014 by Face of Malawi

Ministry of Industry and Trade PRESS RELEASE BAN ON EXPORT OF MAIZE AND MAIZE PRODUCTS The Ministry of Industry and […]

Malawi Economy 2014: Recent developments and prospects

Published on August 21, 2014 by Face of Malawi

Malawi is emerging from two consecutive years of a slowdown in growth caused by exogenous shocks, exacerbated by slippage in […]

African leaders ‘vow’ to invest aggressively in agriculture

Published on August 19, 2014 by Face of Malawi

African leaders have ‘vowed’ to invest aggressively in agriculture in the aim of ending hunger and cutting poverty in half […]

Iran, Malawi planning to promote agricultural ties

Published on August 18, 2014 by Face of Malawi

Iranian and Malawian officials voiced their enthusiasm for boosting agricultural cooperation and exchange of experiences. Speaking in a meeting with […]

Irrigation development in Malawi: a pillar for food security and improved nutrition

Published on July 14, 2014 by Face of Malawi

The vast majority of smallholder farmers in Malawi are food insecure and dependent on rain-fed agriculture. To respond to this […]

Malawi sees 36% increase In tobacco exports

Published on July 8, 2014 by Face of Malawi

Malawi, one of the world’s largest tobacco producers, has realised a 36 percent increase in tobacco exports in first half period […]

Norway pumps in K6 billion in Malawi’s girl-child education

Published on July 3, 2014 by Face of Malawi

Prime minister of Norway Erna Solberg has disclosed that her government will invest not less than K6 billion which will […]

Dutch development bank invest $15 million in Malawi Mangoes – supporting sustainable food production in Africa

Published on July 2, 2014 by Face of Malawi

FMO, IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and the Private Sector Window of the Global Agriculture and Food […]

Peter Mutharika must win back donor support by showing he is more than just Bingu’s brother – By Frank Jomo

Published on June 30, 2014 by Face of Malawi

Three weeks into his first term in office, Malawi’s new leader Peter Mutharika finally named the 20-member cabinet he promised […]