Ministry promotes Root, Tubers Farming

Ministry of Trade and Industry has stressed the need for Malawian farmers to harness root and tubers farming to boost the country’s economy.

Ministry’s spokesperson, Patrick Botha says investment in roots and tubers has long been neglected.

He says this is why the ministry organized the dissemination workshop on roots and Tuber crops to equip potential farmers with knowledge of revamping the economy through value chain development and market opportunities.

According to Botha when there is value addition in root crops which are resistant to climate shocks the country would realize more forex realized from their exports.