Volunteers joined members of the public in Prestonpans library today to hear a talk by Ken Mkangala, the Manager of the Ntchisi Macadamia Co-operative Union office in Malawi.
The Ntchisi Co-operative has been working with Edinburgh-based Equal Exchange, assisted by a Scottish Government grant, using the Fair Trade model as a way to enable farmers in Malawi to better understand markets and to empower smallholders to become more than just producers of a commodity. You can see the film here:
We will shortly be stocking Macadamia nuts in the Small World.
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Showing posts with label Malawi. Show all posts
Tuesday, 8 March 2011
Friday, 4 March 2011
Meet the Producer Tour - Prestonpans Library
Ken Mkangala, the Manager of the Ntchisi Macadamia Co-operative Union office in Malawi, will be talking about using the Fair Trade model:
What: Producer Talk & Launch of Honesty Box Scheme
Where: Prestonpans Library, Ayres Wynd, Prestonpans
When: 4p.m. Tuesday 8th March 2011
The Ntchisi Co-operative has been working with Edinburgh-based Equal Exchange, assisted by a Scottish Government grant, using the Fair Trade model as a way to enable farmers in Malawi to better understand markets and to empower smallholders to become more than just producers of a commodity.
Macadamias grow at altitude (500m – 1500m) and assist soil and water conservation. They require only low inputs, just a top dressing of organic matter is sufficient to support the trees. With the changing patterns of rainfall that Malawi is experiencing, macadamias drought resistance makes it an ideal crop for farmers who wish to diversify.
What: Producer Talk & Launch of Honesty Box Scheme
Where: Prestonpans Library, Ayres Wynd, Prestonpans
When: 4p.m. Tuesday 8th March 2011
The Ntchisi Co-operative has been working with Edinburgh-based Equal Exchange, assisted by a Scottish Government grant, using the Fair Trade model as a way to enable farmers in Malawi to better understand markets and to empower smallholders to become more than just producers of a commodity.
Macadamias grow at altitude (500m – 1500m) and assist soil and water conservation. They require only low inputs, just a top dressing of organic matter is sufficient to support the trees. With the changing patterns of rainfall that Malawi is experiencing, macadamias drought resistance makes it an ideal crop for farmers who wish to diversify.
Thursday, 14 October 2010
Malawi Exhibition and Trade Event
Wednesday 3 November 2010
10.30 - 4.30
Our Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
Among the products on display will be Teas and Coffee, Rice and Lentils, Ground Nuts and Pulses, exquisite wood carvings, quality hand-crafted pottery and clothing. The event will also feature Malawi as a travel destination and artist David Kelly will be exhibiting his internationally acclaimed paintings.
Come and meet the producers from Malawi who have flown in especially for this event. Hear how their products are grown and manufactured and how trade between Scotland and Malawi is benefitting people, communities and business in both countries.
↓ Download your invite | View the poster →
For more details contact
Imani Development, Oban
01631 569990
email: imani@tradeconnections.org
10.30 - 4.30
Our Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
Admission free - Open to everyone
- members of the public, trade buyers, Fairtrade groups, etc
- join us for a day out to Malawi
Come and meet the producers from Malawi who have flown in especially for this event. Hear how their products are grown and manufactured and how trade between Scotland and Malawi is benefitting people, communities and business in both countries.
↓ Download your invite | View the poster →
For more details contact
Imani Development, Oban
01631 569990
email: imani@tradeconnections.org
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