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The Effects of Not Using Subsidy Fertilizer on Smallholder Farmers in T/A Kalolo

 The Effects of Not Using Subsidy Fertilizer on Smallholder Farmers in T/A Kalolo “We watched our crops dry, not because of the sun, but because we couldn’t afford fertilizer,” says Martha Chisale, a smallholder farmer from Chikole Village in Traditional Authority (T/A) Kalolo in Lilongwe District. Her voice, laced with frustration and helplessness, reflects the quiet suffering of many smallholder farmers left out of Malawi’s fertilizer subsidy program during the 2023/24 growing season. In a country where over 80% of people depend on farming, the removal or reduction of fertilizer subsidies has deeply shaken rural communities. This story focuses on the far-reaching impact of that absence in T/A Kalolo — where farmers face a harsh agricultural season without the lifeline of subsidized inputs. A Region Rooted in Farming T/A Kalolo is a fertile part of Lilongwe, where most residents rely on subsistence farming for their livelihood. Here, maize is not just food; it is security, school ...
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Cassava Farming Revolutionizes Agricultural Sector: A Comprehensive Look into the Growing Trend

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  In recent years, cassava farming has emerged as a transformative force in the agricultural sector, revolutionizing traditional farming practices and offering a sustainable solution to food security challenges. The versatile cassava plant, also known as manioc or yucca, has become a staple crop in many regions around the world due to its resilience, adaptability, and nutritional value. From smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa to large-scale commercial operations in Southeast Asia, the cultivation of cassava is transforming economies and empowering communities. Originating from South America, cassava has a long history of cultivation dating back thousands of years. However, it is in recent decades that the crop has gained widespread recognition for its potential to address food security issues, especially in regions prone to droughts and other climate-related challenges. The high tolerance of cassava to harsh growing conditions, such as poor soil quality and limited rainf...
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VAMPIRE NIGHTMARES MADE REAL: What it’s Like to Live with Bed Bugs at Bunda University.

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  Imagine you finally crawl into bed after a long day of lectures and this crazy of over-changing weather of Bunga. Exhaustion washes over you, promising a night of deep sleep. But as you drift off, a phantom sensation tickles your skin. Opening your eyes-only to see a tiny, blood-sucking nightmare-a bed bug. This isn’t a scene from a horror movie but chilling reality for many students at LUANAR Bunda campus, specifically those residing in Chilowa and Balan hostels. These unwanted guests have transformed dormitories meant for rest and study into battlegrounds against these nocturnal parasites.  Bed bugs are a growing concern for students at LUANAR Bunda campus specifically in Chilowa and Balan hostels. These tiny pests have become a major source of trouble and inconvenience for students, affecting their overall well-being and quality of life. Exploring the issue of bed bugs, their impact on students, and possible solutions to address this problem effectively. Bed bugs, scienti...
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ALUMNUS OF THE DAY - Yohan Jamson

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  ALUMNUS OF THE DAY LUANAR Alumnus Yohane Jamison, who studied agronomy at Bunda campus, a last year graduate, is a reliable rice farmer at Kamchedzera village Traditional Authority Chadza in Lilongwe.  Bunda eye visted and confirmed that, he has managed to farm and own couple of acres of rice  which his produce is about to be harvested next week. And he is expecting more returns desipite all the challenges he encountered during the farm preparations. Speaking with Bunda Eye in an interview, Jamson said that his main vision is to make his land a great farm where he can be able  to supply crop produce to business owners and big institutions. He also said, he is planning to diversify crop production and more importantly having his own green houses where he can produce horticultural crops like tomatoes and vegetables of good quality where he can sell to the reliable markets. “To have this start of a such huge garden, it took me courage, time and money to reach out peop...
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YOUTH FIRST MALAWI COMMEMORATING INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S MONTH

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News - bunda  Youth First And (YFM) today held a lecture at LUANAR Bunda campus in commemoration of International Women’s Month. The lecture emphasized on how young women can be inspired, encouraged and be economically independent by looking at successful women who made it in life across the globe. They capitalise that women can also do great things just as influential men do. The Guest of honor Esther Bonyonga who is the founder and Executive Director of Ladies in Tertiary Education (LAITE), A Woman Activist, Actress, Entrepreneur, a Model and a president of Rotary Club of Lilongwe, highlighted much on how young women can get insipired.   Speaking with Bunda Eye in an interview, Bonyonga said, “Young women should be confident, know what to do in life because it is unfair to see other women succeeding, they should also aim to be great women as young as they are, they should set their goals and act on it, not just wishing to be a great and more importantly they should join plat...
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