Farmers in Mzimba District look forward to excellent harvests this season, even with uneven rainfall. They succeeded because they used better farming methods from the Department of Agriculture. The Mzimba South Agriculture Office held a field day at Chasato Ground to show these results. Local growers shared how climate-smart techniques improved their farming practices.
Ruth Muva from Mkomakuka Phungwayo Village talked about her success. She once relied on costly fertilizers she could barely afford, and her family often ran out of food early. After adopting new methods, she uses affordable Mbeya fertilizer. She harvests enough maize to feed her family all year long. Ruth also grows cash crops like tomatoes, which earn her money for tobacco farming.
Melpha Kaposka credits swales for helping her farm survive dry periods since 2020. She uses crop leftovers to feed animals that produce natural fertilizer. Francis Chilenga from the Agricultural Development Division feels happy about farmers accepting these improvements. He warns farmers against selling crops too early when buyers might offer unfair prices.
Many organizations support this work alongside the government. These groups help strengthen farming against climate problems. As more people in Mzimba use these smart farming solutions, the district becomes an example of hope during food shortage challenges.
Ruth Muva from Mkomakuka Phungwayo Village talked about her success. She once relied on costly fertilizers she could barely afford, and her family often ran out of food early. After adopting new methods, she uses affordable Mbeya fertilizer. She harvests enough maize to feed her family all year long. Ruth also grows cash crops like tomatoes, which earn her money for tobacco farming.
Melpha Kaposka credits swales for helping her farm survive dry periods since 2020. She uses crop leftovers to feed animals that produce natural fertilizer. Francis Chilenga from the Agricultural Development Division feels happy about farmers accepting these improvements. He warns farmers against selling crops too early when buyers might offer unfair prices.
Many organizations support this work alongside the government. These groups help strengthen farming against climate problems. As more people in Mzimba use these smart farming solutions, the district becomes an example of hope during food shortage challenges.
