Transformative agricultural innovation unveiled at 62nd Chitedze Agricultural Field Day

A significant revolution is underway in Malawi with the introduction of the IITA–CGIAR Semi-Autotrophic Hydroponic System (SAH) technology. This advanced rapid propagation technology was showcased and implemented at the Chitedze Research Station, enabling the swift multiplication of cassava plantlets and heralding a new era of agricultural innovation for the country.

This was carried out to mark the 62nd Chitedze Agricultural Field Day and to commemorate seven decades of dedication to advancing agricultural technologies and services in Malawi.

This significant milestone, themed “70 years of generating and promoting agricultural technologies and providing services for improving agriculture productivity and commercialization in Malawi,” was recently held at Chitedze Research Station. The event also brought together major stakeholders, researchers, policymakers, and farmers in the country.

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