In a push to mechanise the agricultural sector, Minister of Agriculture Roza Fatch Mbilizi handed over 15 tractors and accompanying implements to farmer cooperatives across Malawi, according to Nyasa Times. The equipment, which includes harrows, ploughs, and trailers, was procured with World Bank funding through the Malawi Food Systems Resilience Programme. Mbilizi stated that the effort aims to transition the country from subsistence farming to commercial agriculture, cut production costs, and make local farmers more competitive in regional markets.
Update: Following earlier reports of ADMARC launching digital payments, the corporation has officially rolled out its partnership with Airtel Money across the agricultural value chain, Developing Telecoms reports. The platform allows farmers to receive payments directly into their mobile wallets for agricultural commodities. The initiative is expected to reduce the risks associated with cash handling, improve transaction tracking, and expand financial access for rural agricultural workers.
Update: In a continuation of the ongoing tobacco market performance, the 2026 season has generated K258.5 billion over its first nine weeks, according to official market data. While total earnings and the 71.8 million kilograms sold still trail last year's figures at an average of US$2.07 per kilogram, market stability is showing signs of improvement. Rejection rates at the auction floors, which initially spiked above 90 percent, have now dropped to between 60 and 62 percent as grading practices and buyer confidence improve.