Tomato farmers call for sustainable markets as SMEDCO moves to curb losses

* SMEDCO is buying surplus tomatoes amid concerns over low market prices and potential post-harvest losses * And preserving it for six months to be released back on the market when it becomes scarce while also processing tomato sauce and tomato paste By Chipangano Andisen, Malawi News Agency (MANA) Tomato farmers in Malawi have called for sustainable markets and affordable financing, saying high production costs, pest and disease challenges, and unstable prices continue to expose them to losses despite significant investment in the crop. The farmers made the call following...
2026-10-04 14:09:40