By Dean Chisambo
The Smallholder Farmers Fertilizer Revolving Fund of Malawi (SFFRFM) has introduced a liquid fertilizer called Nano Urea to ensure food security and increase farmers’ income.
Minister of Agriculture Sam Kawale presided over the launch of the product in Lilongwe, emphasizing its potential to transform the agricultural sector.
Kawale revealed that the Nano Urea liquid fertilizer has undergone rigorous testing and has been approved for release to the market.
He added that the government has introduced 30 new products in the past two years to enhance agricultural production.
Kawale stressed that Malawi’s Vision 2063 aims not only to achieve food self-sufficiency but also to export commodities, generating foreign exchange to boost the country’s economy.
On his part,SFFRFM Board Chairman Paul Kamulongera described Nano Urea as a game-changer, citing its advantages over traditional granular fertilizers.
He announced plans to train smallholder farmers on using the new product, highlighting its environmental benefits and potential to increase productivity.
The Nano Urea liquid fertilizer was developed by scientists and engineers from IFFCO and the Nano Biotechnology Research Centre in India.
It will be sold at a price 10% lower than granular urea.
