By Malawi Freedom Network

The Rural Development Investment Initiative Trust (Rudevit) has officially commenced full-scale production of granulated organic fertiliser made from recycled waste at its factory in Chileka, Blantyre, marking a significant milestone in Malawi’s drive towards sustainable agriculture, environmental conservation and job creation.

Rudevit founding chairperson Hastings Bofomo Nyirenda said the factory is currently operating one eight-hour production shift and has the capacity to produce approximately 3,000 kilogrammes of granulated organic fertiliser every hour.

Nyirenda described the development as a major achievement for the organisation, saying the factory demonstrates how waste can be transformed into a valuable agricultural input while contributing to economic growth and environmental protection.Speaker Questions Government’s Failure to Back Dzombe Fertilizer Project

He said the long-term vision is to increase production capacity as demand for organic fertiliser continues to grow across the country, helping farmers improve soil fertility while reducing dependence on expensive imported chemical fertilisers.

The commencement of production comes at a time when Malawi is promoting climate-smart agriculture and encouraging the adoption of environmentally friendly farming practices to improve food security.

Apart from supporting agricultural production, the factory has already begun making a positive social and economic impact through employment creation.Follow-Up: Fertilizer Procurement Allegations Against Lobin Lowe Remain Unresolved

Currently, 60 people have secured jobs at the Chileka facility, providing much-needed income opportunities for local families.

One of the employees, Pamela Kachingwe, said working at the factory has transformed her life after spending a long period searching for employment.

She said the opportunity has given her financial stability and renewed hope for a better future, adding that many young people in the area stand to benefit if the company continues expanding its operations.

The production of granulated organic fertiliser from waste also addresses environmental challenges by converting materials that would otherwise end up in dumpsites into useful agricultural products.Investigative Report: The Lobin Lowe “Butchery” Fertilizer Scandal and Its Legal Aftermath

Agriculture experts have increasingly highlighted organic fertilisers as an important tool for restoring soil health, improving water retention and promoting sustainable crop production while reducing environmental pollution.

The launch of full production at the Chileka factory is expected to strengthen Malawi’s organic fertiliser industry and support government efforts to increase agricultural productivity through sustainable and locally produced farming inputs.

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With production now underway and employment opportunities already being created, Rudevit’s investment represents an example of how innovation, recycling and agriculture can work together to promote economic development while protecting the environment.