Spoke at LUANAR on transforming Malawi’s agriculture: policy reforms, sustainability, and jobs (Part 1); innovative financing (Part 2); and wealth via agribusiness (Part 3). Students are key to #BuildingANewMalawi with agriculture as the foundation. Start small, think big, act

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Historic win for Malawi farmers! Sugarcane Industry Bill 2025 passed, ensuring fair prices, protection from exploitation, and a strong regulatory body. A game-changer for agriculture and the economy. - Sam Kawale, Minister of Agriculture

Today, I opened the 2025 National Agriculture Symposium at Sunbird Capital Hotel, themed 'Connecting Farmers to Innovation.' Agriculture is Malawi’s heartbeat, and we’re serious about tackling fertilizer, seed, and tech challenges head-on. Our research teams are delivering

I strongly encourage everyone who would like to go into serious farming to come tomorrow We are releasing new fertilizer types that are very cheap, good for our soil, and crops that are high yielding, drought resistant, and early maturing

At the 63rd National Field Day at Chitedze Research Station today, we unveiled innovations to boost Malawi’s agriculture: drought-tolerant, high-yield crops like cassava (30-40 tons/ha vs. maize’s 3-5); sustainable livestock management to address shortages; and affordable, local

Today, we proudly launched the Limbe tobacco market, following the vibrant openings in Lilongwe and Chinkhoma last week! Under President Chakwera’s bold leadership, Malawi’s tobacco industry is thriving. President Chakwera has secured agreements with buyers to purchase our

I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be delivering a public lecture at MUST this Friday, April 18th, 2025, following a truly inspiring session at LUANAR! It’s an honor to engage with such vibrant academic communities that are at the forefront of embracing President Chakwera’s

President Chakwera’s Commitment to Irrigation and Food Security Yesterday, I had the privilege of visiting the Bwanje Valley Irrigation Scheme in Dedza, where over 800 hectares of fertile land are thriving under irrigation, empowering local farmers to produce bountiful harvests.

**Malawi to Host 7th Africa-wide Agricultural Extension Week 2025** Your Ministry of Agriculture is proud to host the 7th Africa-wide Agricultural Extension Week (AAEW) from 12th to 16th May 2025 at the Bingu International Conference Centre in Lilongwe. President Chakwera’s

A Triumph for Diplomacy and Dialogue. I am honored to have been part of the Malawian delegation that met with our Tanzanian counterparts in Dodoma on 2nd May 2025 to resolve pressing trade issues between our two nations. This successful meeting reaffirms what His Excellency

2025 Tea Research Foundation Research Symposium Honored to open the 2025 Tea Research Symposium in Malawi, themed “Towards a Resilient, Ethical, and Sustainable Tea Industry”. As the first Minister of Agriculture to visit the Tea Research Foundation since President Kamuzu

2025 Tea Research Foundation Research Symposium. It was a profound honor to open the 2025 Tea Research Symposium in Malawi, themed *‘Towards a Resilient, Ethical, and Sustainable Tea Industry.’* As the first Minister of Agriculture to visit the Tea Research Foundation since

Invitation to Webinar 8: Watering Hope: Irrigating for Resilience I am honored to invite you to participate in a critical dialogue on strengthening agricultural resilience through innovative irrigation solutions. This webinar, titled Watering Hope: Irrigating for Resilience,

We invite farmers, businesses, researchers, and development partners to join us. Here’s how you can get involved: 1.⁠ ⁠Register as an individual or group. 2.⁠ Host a pavilion to showcase your work. 3.⁠ Organize a side event on a topic you’re passionate about. 4.⁠

Join me today at 3 PM CAT for a special episode of the Malawi Emergency Meeting podcast, hosted by Cardinal Henry. In this episode, I will share insights into my journey before entering Parliament, my community work, and the experiences that shaped my leadership in public

Yesterday, I had the privilege of delivering the opening remarks at the Regional Food Systems Summit in Lilongwe, a critical platform for addressing food security challenges across Eastern and Southern Africa. Hosting this summit in Malawi underscores the international

We've disbursed MK5.4BN+ for irrigation equipment, assisting 179 farmer groups (10,802 clients) across the country. 16,020 acres utilized so far. A massive K99BN is earmarked for further irrigation investments, including NEEF loans for inputs & solar pumps. Building a

Under President Chakwera’s leadership, this new foliar/fertigation fertilizer tackles nutrient-poor soils, cuts costs, and increases yields by over 15% compared to traditional fertilizers. Key benefits: . Works with any foliar irrigation system . Fast nutrient delivery to roots