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    Malawi receives farm machinery from Sout Korea to enhance agricultural mechanization

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    Government of Malawi has received six tractors with their implements and a mobile grain dryer from the Republic of South Korea as part of efforts to enhance agricultural mechanization in the country.

    Speaking during the handover ceremony in Salima on Wednesday, Minister of Agriculture, Sam Dalitso Kawale, said the equipment, valued at USD 300,000 will help to improve farming efficiency and productivity.

    “This donation marks a crucial step towards mechanising our agriculture sector. The equipment will ease the burden on farmers, enabling them to increase production and contribute to national food security,” said Kawale.

    Kawale: The equipment will ease burden on farmers

    He further disclosed that an additional consignment of 10 farm machines is expected to arrive later this year as part of continued efforts to modernize the sector.

    In his remarks, the Ambassador of the Republic of South Korea to Malawi, His Excellency Jae-Kyung Park, reaffirmed his country’s commitment to supporting Malawi in achieving food security.

    “South Korea remains a strong development partner to Malawi. We will continue to support initiatives that uplift the livelihoods of Malawians through agriculture as the backbone of the country’s economy and other key sectors,” he said.

    Park: We remain a strong development partner to Malawi

    Ambassador Park also announced plans for an agricultural project set to commence next year, with Salima District identified as the first beneficiary.

    The donation is the first phase of a larger initiative aimed at promoting mechanised farming and improving productivity in Malawi.

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