Farming for Development: Agricultural Development in Malawi

For some time to come the poorer countries of the world will have to rely on agriculture to raise their living standards and supply the capital they need to create industries. Agricultural production must therefore be increased. This requires tractors, fertilizers, new and better seeds, vast irrigation schemes, land reforms.
Agricultural extension worker demonstrating the use of fertilizer to farmers. The Ministry of Agriculture has launched a country-wide campaign to increase crop and poultry production. Through its agricultural extension service an educational programme is being carried out by extension workers who are in touch with the farmers in the rural areas of the country. [c. 1966]