Malawi expands irrigation projects to combat food insecurity and climate change impacts.

In Malawi, officials and community leaders are promoting irrigation farming to fight food insecurity due to climate change. In Nsanje, the Ntowe Irrigation Scheme was expanded to 15 hectares with potential to produce 1,200 bags of maize per season. Meanwhile, Chitipa District Council is urging farmers to use underutilized Mafinga and Marko irrigation schemes. In Milton Village, relocated flood victims are seeking an irrigation scheme to boost food security, with government assurance of support.

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