Malawi cattle farmers face fodder shortages due to El Nino drought

Cattle farmers in Malawi's Mulanje district are traveling increasingly long distances to find fodder as the El Nino phenomenon worsens drought conditions. In areas such as Chitakale, farmers are forced to trek many kilometers to locate sufficient grass and reeds to feed their livestock.

Local residents report significant changes to the Likhubula River, which flows from Mount Mulanje. Observers note that the river has become shallower and that vegetation along its banks, including trees and grass, has disappeared. These environmental shifts are directly impacting the livelihoods of farmers who depend on the river for both water and cattle feed.