As Malawi draws closer to the 2025/2026 farming season, farmers across the country are both excited and worried, reflecting on the challenges of the past year and looking ahead with both caution and determination.
Orant Agroecology Farm: What We’re Harvesting
Our Agroecology Farm is more than just a place to grow crops, it is a classroom to learn more about sustainable, regenerative agriculture as well as gain farming skills. See what we’re harvesting this season
Esther Maupa’s Inspiring Journey
Early this week, we celebrated Esther Maupa’s graduation from Mwimba College of Agriculture! As promised, today we are sharing her full story of how she overcame challenges and achieved success! Read our latest blog article to get inspired by Esther’s journey!
The Unyielding Struggle of a Malawian Rural Farmer
As the backbone of Malawi’s economy, agriculture accounts for approximately 30% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product. It is the primary source of livelihood for many rural Malawians, who solely rely on farming to make ends meet. However, the journey to a successful harvest is never easy for these rural farmers, who face numerous challenges that threaten their livelihoods. In this week’s blog article, we delve into the current challenges facing Malawi’s rural farmers this farming season.
Transforming Lives with Mwayiwathu Farming Club
We are happy to announce the graduation of our Mwayiwathu Farming Club. This group has experienced so much transformation over the past 3 years we have worked with them and we are now in the process of selecting our second cohort. Read our blog article for inspiring stories from Mwayiwathu!
The Culture of Malawi: The Importance of Maize
Malawi, a country renowned for its beauty and rich diversity, is home to vibrant cultures and traditions. Amidst this tapestry of differences, one beloved staple unites its people, evoking cherished childhood memories – Nsima. Made from Cassava, Millet and most commonly Maize, Nsima is more than just a meal. It is a cultural cornerstone.
A Visit to the Orant Agroecological Demonstration Farm
The Orant Agroecological Demonstration Farm produces strong, nutritious crops using natural farming techniques. See some photos from the farm here!
The Bittersweet Harvest Follow-Up
Do you remember Cellina’s experience with drought and her story of perseverance? This week we visited Cellina to learn more and catch up on how she and her family have been surviving on the 15 bags of maize she realized from her 2 acre field. Read today’s blog article to catch up on Cellina’s journey.
The End of Plenty Book Review
Recently, we read The End of Plenty by Joel K. Bourne Jr. An honest and sometimes scathing review of the Green Revolution, this book covers how monoculture crops have led to worsening hunger across the world. As the planet warms, the need is ever more urgent for us to find a solution to humanity’s desperate need to feed 9 billion people.
The Bittersweet Harvest
In this week’s blog article, we talk to Cellina Samson, a lead farmer from Mantchondo village in Dowa District. Cellina shares her farming journey and experience for the 2023/24 farming season. Visit today’s blog article and read Cellina’s story and how she is crossing the bridge of uncertainty, one step at a time.