Farmers at the Wiyule Irrigation Scheme in Karonga recently received K30.4 million from the National Economic Empowerment Fund Limited. The money bought them a solar water pump and fertilizer bags to boost farm output. This happened under Group Village Head Mwakalenga as part of NEEF's Micro Irrigation Loan program.
Bertha Mowa, who leads the scheme, called the support a game-changer for local farmers. She said they struggled before with small harvests because they lacked resources and faced high costs. But farmers still deal with problems like poor mobile networks and no electricity, making it hard to talk with buyers and move crops to markets.
NEEF finance head Benedicto Kananza said they created the loan to help farmers grow crops all year. With irrigation, farmers can grow food three times yearly instead of waiting for rain. This helps them have enough food and earn more money through different seasons.
Karonga District Council Vice Chair Kings Mvula praised NEEF for lending the money for farm supplies. He told the community officials that they are working to fix the electricity and network issues in their area.
Bertha Mowa, who leads the scheme, called the support a game-changer for local farmers. She said they struggled before with small harvests because they lacked resources and faced high costs. But farmers still deal with problems like poor mobile networks and no electricity, making it hard to talk with buyers and move crops to markets.
NEEF finance head Benedicto Kananza said they created the loan to help farmers grow crops all year. With irrigation, farmers can grow food three times yearly instead of waiting for rain. This helps them have enough food and earn more money through different seasons.
Karonga District Council Vice Chair Kings Mvula praised NEEF for lending the money for farm supplies. He told the community officials that they are working to fix the electricity and network issues in their area.
