El Niño 2026/27: What Malawian Farmers Should Verify and Do Now
Separate the confirmed global El Niño advisory from Malawi-specific forecasts, then use three checks before planting.
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Maize Fertiliser in Malawi: Basal and Top-Dressing Guide
Place maize fertiliser safely, choose timing from crop stage and soil moisture, and avoid preventable nutrient losses.
Soil pH in Malawi: How to Test and Improve It
Collect a representative soil sample, understand what its pH result can and cannot tell you, and correct acidity safely.
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Maize Planting in Malawi: Dates and Spacing for 2026 and 2027
Choose maize planting time from effective soil moisture, then mark consistent spacing for an even stand across the field.
Soil Fertility Management in Malawi: A Field-by-Field Plan
Map weak field patches, allocate manure and fertiliser carefully, and improve soil fertility before Malawi’s planting rains.
Botanical Pest Control in Malawi: A Safer Guide for Farmers
Learn how to assess botanical pest treatments safely through correct identification, prevention, field monitoring and approved-product guidance.
Fall Armyworm in Maize: How to Control It in 2026 and 2027
Learn how to scout maize, protect natural enemies and use integrated fall armyworm control safely in Malawi.
Integrated Pest Management for Malawi Crops
Learn how to prevent, identify, monitor and manage crop pests safely in Malawi using practical IPM steps for maize, beans and vegetables.
Don’t Wait Until Planting Season to Fix Your Farm Tools. By Then, It’s Already Too Late
The same thing happens on farms across Malawi every year. The harvest is sold. Money is in hand. Then comes the spending: food, school fees, debts, and household needs. A few months later, when nursery preparations begin, a farmer reaches for the watering cans and finds rust, leaking seams, and handles that snap on first […]
Why Farmers Are Switching to Nano Urea Fertiliser in Malawi
Nano urea fertilizer is changing how farmers apply nitrogen to maize fields. Learn how it works, why some farmers prefer it, and what to consider before using it in Malawi.