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For years, life was a constant struggle for Grena Banda and her husband Daniel Mwafulirwa from Rumphi District. Dependence on inconsistent farming yields and risky ventures like poaching in a nearby Vwaza Game Reserve meant uncertainty was their only guarantee.  But today, thanks to a transformative project by the Small Producers Development and Transporters Association (SPRODETA) with funding from NCA/DCA, their story is one of resilience, growth, and hope.…

Chamaji and Unyolo areas in Mzimba District are synonymous with Irish Potato farming and this crop cultivation has long been a cornerstone of the area’s local economy. The two regions are among the Irish Potato supply hubs of the famous Jenda Trading Centre Market.  However, a recent training on crisp processing, provided through the ‘Empowering Vulnerable Populations through Climate-Smart and Agro-Ecological Practices’ project implemented by SPRODETA, has redefined…