Malawi: Cultivating a Sweeter Future
Ideal conditions for cultivating Stevia!
Malawi, the "Warm Heart of Africa," is embarking on a transformative agricultural journey. Affiance Limited, a partnership between Press Agriculture Limited and Maysen Group Trust II, is at the forefront, converting 10,000 hectares of land into stevia plantations. This initiative leverages Malawi's agricultural heritage, shifting from tobacco production to stevia in line with global trends towards healthier sweeteners and sustainable farming practices.
Malawi's varied climate and fertile soils, notably in Kasungu, offer an ideal setting for stevia cultivation. Kasungu, a key agricultural center in Malawi, features robust infrastructure—transport and processing facilities—that will bolster the stevia project.
The shift to stevia opens up new opportunities for Malawian farmers, presenting a potentially more sustainable and profitable crop alternative. By tapping into Malawi's agricultural potential, Affiance Limited seeks to not only grow premium stevia but also uplift local communities, driving the nation towards agricultural innovation and economic prosperity.
