Scientists from around the world have converged in Blantyre to discuss how they can save the Cassava Crop from diseases considering its potential in boosting the food and economic muscle among small holder farmers in most parts of Africa. The Africa Cassava Whitefly Project (ACWP) is a global scientific initiative where scientists are developing ways […]
They persisted in becoming risk takers. They initially invested in agribusiness whose business prospects of recouping their initial outlay and working capital as well as getting the just rewards for their toil looked unpromising. From such humble beginning in 2009 blended with viable business strategies, they are reaping the benefits. They are now failing to […]
Over 200 scientists and leading experts on plant viruses have gathered in Arusha, Tanzania for a five-day global conference to reflect on a global strategy to combat emerging and re-emerging diseases with a focus on Africa. The participants, drawn from over 40 countries around the world including Malawi, will also provide researchers a platform to […]
The recently inaugurated Cassava transformation programme by President Joyce Banda has taken off to a flying start despite facing funding problems in its earliest stages. A visit to Chitedze Research Station which is under the ministry of Agriculture and food security recently has revealed that in just three months after it was launched jointly by […]
President Joyce Banda on Monday said increased cassava production in the country would enhance socio-economic development of the country. Banda was speaking during national cassava commercialization launch which was held in the area of traditional authority Njewa in Lilongwe. The visiting Nigerian President Dr Goodluck Jonathan also was at the launch as a special guest […]