The Malawian government is urging smallholder farmers to adopt organic manure and reduce their reliance on chemical fertilisers to maximize crop yields and protect the environment, according to Zodiak Malawi. Speaking on March 2, Dingiswayo Jere, Principal Secretary for Rural and Infrastructure Development, noted that the transition will cut farming costs and help lower government spending on the Fertilizer Subsidy Input Programme. The push aligns with a six-year project backed by the International Fund for Agricultural Development, which promotes climate-sensitive farming methods to over 123,000 farmers across 11 districts.
In climate updates, the Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services has forecast an increase in rainfall across the country starting March 6. Recent weather bulletins indicate cloudy and windy conditions accompanied by light to moderate thunderstorms. The department reports that these weather patterns are being driven by an unstable easterly air mass and the influence of the Intertropical Convergence Zone.