By Chisomo Phiri
Minister of Agriculture, Sam Kawale, has has hailed Eagle Nano Urea Fertilizer being manufactured by Paramount Holdings Limited describing it as a revolutionary innovation that will transform the country’s farming sector by reducing costs and boosting productivity.
In an interview with 247 Malawi News,Kawale said the new fertilizer is a timely solution to the challenges farmers face, particularly the high cost of traditional chemical fertilizers.
“A 500ml bottle of Eagle Nano Urea, which costs K65,000, is as effective as a 50kg bag of chemical fertilizer that currently costs around K150,000.This is not a booster or an inoculant.It is real fertilizer,” he said.
The minister explained that the product will bring direct savings for farmers, who can save up to K85,000 per application, allowing them to reinvest in their farms and households.
He added that Eagle Nano Urea will also significantly cut transport and labor costs since one 40-foot container of the liquid fertilizer can replace up to 90 containers of traditional 50kg fertilizer bags.
“This means fewer trucks on the road, reduced fuel consumption, and less labor required for loading and unloading,” said Kawale.
The minister further stressed that Malawi will save large amounts of foreign exchange by reducing imports of bulky chemical fertilizers, a move that will strengthen the resilience of the agricultural sector.
He indicated that the fertilizer will initially be available in all Paramount Commodities shops and will soon be distributed through more outlets nationwide.
“Eagle Nano Urea is a proud step forward for Malawian agriculture, combining science, sustainability, and affordability to secure a brighter and more prosperous future for our nation,” said Kawale.
