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Kasungu farmers urged to adopt bio-fertilizers as soil degradation deepens

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Kasungu farmers have been urged to adopt bio-fertilizers to protect soil fertility and cut production costs. Speaking at a field demonstration at Mwimba College of Agriculture, officials and agro-dealers showcased new soil-friendly technologies that they say could help Malawi fight hunger and boost yields. One capsule of the new fertilizer covers an acre at just K45,000, a major saving compared to chemical fertilizers.

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Kasungu farmers urged to adopt bio-fertilizers as soil degradation deepens

Sam Joseph -
Kasungu farmers have been urged to adopt bio-fertilizers to protect soil fertility and cut production costs. Speaking at a field demonstration at Mwimba College of Agriculture, officials and agro-dealers showcased new soil-friendly technologies that they say could help Malawi fight hunger and boost yields. One capsule of the new fertilizer covers an acre at just K45,000, a major saving compared to chemical fertilizers.

New levies necessary but risky for Malawi’s fragile economy – Analysts

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Experts caution that Malawi’s new taxes—VAT hike, bank transfer levies and more—could destabilise businesses if not implemented carefully.

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EMUNI renovates classrooms, changing rooms to promote girl-child education in Lilongwe

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Education Ministry bails out Dedza District Council

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FINANCE

New levies necessary but risky for Malawi’s fragile economy – Analysts

Sosten Mpinganjira -
Experts caution that Malawi’s new taxes—VAT hike, bank transfer levies and more—could destabilise businesses if not implemented carefully.

Mwanamvekha unveils tough new taxes to save ailing economy

Mutharika sets bold path for economic recovery amid fiscal turmoil

RBM warns of inflation surge, keeps policy rate at 26%

MITC secures major Chinese investments for Malawi special economic zones

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Kasungu farmers urged to adopt bio-fertilizers as soil degradation deepens

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Kasungu farmers have been urged to adopt bio-fertilizers to protect soil fertility and cut production costs. Speaking at a field demonstration at Mwimba College of Agriculture, officials and agro-dealers showcased new soil-friendly technologies that they say could help Malawi fight hunger and boost yields. One capsule of the new fertilizer covers an acre at just K45,000, a major saving compared to chemical fertilizers.

Police raid Chakwera’s residence in search for missing Kamuzu Palace German Shepherds

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The Malawi Police Service (MPS) on Wednesday raided former...

PAC approves Maele as new DPP

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National Bank commits to finance artisanal, small-scale mining in Malawi

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Mchinji’s agriculture committee emphasises on collaboration

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