By Jones Gadama In a move aimed at improving the livelihoods of tobacco farmers, Minister of Agriculture Sam Kawale has announced that the Ministry will engage tobacco buyers to negotiate better prices for the commodity. The announcement was made during the National Tobacco Field Day for Malomo Extension Planning Area (EPA) in Ntchisi district. Kawale expressed optimism that the planned deliberations will yield higher returns for tobacco growers. He acknowledged the challenges faced by farmers, including climate change, which has affected agricultural productivity in the area. To mitigate this, the Ministry plans to invest in irrigation to enhance farming. The Minister’s remarks were echoed ... [Read more]