By Jones Gadama
Action for Sustainable Development (ASUD) and Mzimba North District Education Office have organized an education tour for 25 learners from five primary schools in the district.
The tour, which is part of an initiative to impart modern farming technologies among learners, aims to share experiences and motivate students to get involved in farming.
The learners, drawn from St. Michael’s, Ng’ongo, Katula, Embombeni, and St. Monica primary schools, are visiting different schools to learn from their counterparts and gain hands-on experience in modern farming practices.
Speaking at Ng’ongo Primary School during the tour, ASUD Project Officer, Zelina Tchuba, said the initiative is designed to achieve agriculture-related Malawi 2063 development targets.
“The education tour is aimed at sharing experiences and imparting modern farming technologies among learners in primary schools within our catchment area,” Tchuba said, adding that, “We believe that this initiative will motivate learners to get involved in farming and contribute to the country’s development goals.”
Mzimba North District Education School Health Nutrition Coordinator, Rachel Mziya, applauded ASUD for the initiative, saying it will help the beneficiaries learn from their counterparts and gain valuable skills in farming.
“This is a wonderful initiative that will benefit our learners in many ways,” Mziya said, adding that,”We are grateful to ASUD for their support and look forward to seeing the impact of this project on our learners.”
The education tour is part of a broader effort to promote agriculture and nutrition education in primary schools.
By exposing learners to modern farming practices and technologies, the initiative aims to inspire a new generation of farmers and agriculturalists who can contribute to Malawi’s development.
The learners are enthusiastic about the tour and are eager to learn from their peers.
“I am excited to learn about new farming practices and technologies,” said one learner, adding that, “I believe that this will help me improve my farming skills and contribute to my family’s income.”
The initiative is also expected to promote collaboration and knowledge sharing among learners and teachers from different schools.
By working together, the learners and teachers can develop innovative solutions to agricultural challenges and improve food security in their communities.
The education tour organized by ASUD and Mzimba North District Education Office is a valuable initiative that will empower learners with modern farming technologies and inspire them to contribute to Malawi’s development.
The project’s focus on practical skills development and knowledge sharing will help learners gain valuable experience and make a positive impact in their communities.
