An agriculture expert warns that poor extension services and limited rural support could allow a deadly maize disease to spread, threatening harvests and food security. He warns that unchecked disease outbreaks could worsen food insecurity, especially in southern regions that are already vulnerable to climate shocks.
Agriculture expert Felix Jumbe says poor farming practices and resistance to modern methods are keeping Malawi food insecure, warning that without changing attitudes and technology use, bumper harvests will remain a missed opportunity.
