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Malawi: Women Turn Cotton Profits Into Year-Round Businesses
A women's farming group in southern Malawi is reinvesting cotton earnings into poultry, livestock, shops, and savings schemes, creating year-round income and financial independence. Their success highlights potential improvements for Malawi's cotton sector if issues with seed quality, pricing, and market access are resolved.
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