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The Government of Malawi (GoM) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) are financing a seven year (2016-2023) Programme for Rural Irrigation Development (PRIDE). The Programme is being implemented in 16 irrigation schemes in twelve districts of Malawi namely - Chitipa, Karonga, Rumphi, Nkhata Bay, Mzimba, Dowa, Nkhotakota, Balaka, Machinga, Zomba, Chiradzulu and Phalombe. PRIDE aims to develop 5,400 hectares of irrigated land and 12,300 hectares of rain-fed land to benefit 19,500 households. This represents a population of about 950,000. The selection of the targeted beneficiaries emphasizes on poorer households; women and female-headed households; youth and persons with disabilities

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Hon. Kawale says Government serious on mechanisation

Minister of Agriculture Honourable Sam Dalitso Kawale, MP, says government is very committed to ensuring that the dream of mechanising agriculture is achieved. To this end, Hon. Kawale says Government
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August 20, 2024

PRIDE in land ownership certification exercise

Farmers, PRIDE and Government officials pose for a group photo
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August 20, 2024

Empowering households through joint planning and decision-making

The household of Kaziwu Mhone and his wife Maness of Chijere Village, Group Village Headman Stendi, in Traditional Authority Timbiri in Nkhata Bay district, is swimming in glory, thanks to
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August 20, 2024