Malawian farmers turn to organic alternatives as fertilizer costs rise

April 11, 2022

After using chemical fertilizers for over 20 years, Sabawo Chikuni started using organic fertilizers on his five-acre farm two years ago — due to the rising cost of chemical fertilizers. Since he started using the organic fertilizers, Chikuni said he is happy with their impact on his crops. Coming from readily available and renewable sources, organic fertilizers have cut his cultivation costs by 80%. FULL ARTICLE AT DEVEX.COM