2m fund to fight hunger in Malawi

Minister of State for Overseas Development Peter Power has announced additional funding of €2 million to tackle hunger in Malawi…

Minister of State for Overseas Development Peter Power has announced additional funding of €2 million to tackle hunger in Malawi

The money will support a programme to improve farmers’ access to seeds, fertilisers and pesticides. It will also fund agricultural research to enhance crop yields. Malawi is one of Irish Aid’s nine priority countries.

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