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Tiyeni @tiyenifarming.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

We are delighted that our episode of People Fixing the World is now available! It features our Deep Bed Farming and our collaboration with the Aftrak solar tractor system! #Farmers #Africa #Malawi #SustainableAgriculture #WaterSecurity #FoodSecurity #EnergySecurity www.bbc.co.uk/progra...

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BBC World Service - People Fixing The World, Digging deep to help farmers

A new farming method is having a dramatic effect on crop yields in Malawi

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Tiyeni @tiyenifarming.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Want updates from the field? 🌿 Sign up to our newsletter for real stories, soil-smart farming, and farmer-led change in Malawi. 📩 tiyeni.us15.list-man... #Tiyeni #Newsletter #DeepBedFarming #ClimateSmart #MalawiFarming #FarmerLed

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Tiyeni @tiyenifarming.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

“From poverty… to food security and a happy family.” 💚 Elizabeth, a smallholder farmer in Malawi, shares what Deep Bed Farming has meant for her. Farmer-led. Long-term. Life-changing. #Tiyeni #DeepBedFarming #FoodSecurity

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Tiyeni @tiyenifarming.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

What’s new at Tiyeni this summer? 🌱 Students at M’bwana School are eager to learn Deep Bed Farming ⚡ Aftrak has picked up two more awards 👋 Meet Mable, our new M&E Officer Read the July newsletter here 👉 www.tiyeni.org/july-... #Malawi #DeepBedFarming #Tiyeni

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July 2025 newsletter

Now that the concepts of Deep Bed Farming are gaining increasing traction across Malawi, Tiyeni is increasingly turning its attention to the next generation. Tiyeni’s training manager, Godfrey...

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Tiyeni @tiyenifarming.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

When farmers from Mangochi visited Njema, they were welcomed not with words — but with song. 🎵 A celebration of Deep Bed Farming, shared with pride and joy. This is community. This is how knowledge grows. #Tiyeni #FarmerLed #Malawi

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Tiyeni @tiyenifarming.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

It’s #SocialMediaGivingDay 💚 Here’s how your donations help farmers in Malawi: 💷 £27 = Deep Bed Farmi training 💷 £45 = Animal husbandry skills 💷 £103 = Gender equality workshop Every pound builds resilience, knowledge + change. Thank you. 🙏🏾 Support us today: tiyeni.org/donate.html

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Tiyeni @tiyenifarming.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

No training nearby? No problem. Eddie taught himself Deep Bed Farming via WhatsApp + the Tiyeni website. Now he runs a veggie business, delivers “fresh in a box,” and teaches other young farmers. This is what youth skills look like. 🌿📱 #WorldYouthSkillsDay #Tiyeni #YoungFarmers

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Tiyeni @tiyenifarming.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Earlier this week, we shared the impact of Cassava Brown Streak Disease in Mulanje. But farmers kept teaching, sharing + adapting. Visitors from BASEflow + CADECOM learned from Mr Ekhoto, Rose Gomani, Maxwell Chitala + others. Farmer-to-farmer knowledge in action. 🌱

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Tiyeni @tiyenifarming.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Cassava Brown Streak Disease has reached parts of Mulanje - but farmers aren’t standing still. With support from the Ministry of Agriculture and District Agriculture Office teams, they’re already taking action: uprooting affected plants, replanting clean tubers, and protecting future harvests. 🌱

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Tiyeni @tiyenifarming.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

We’re on The Radical Change Podcast! Tiyeni's Country Director, Isaac Monjo Chavula, and Executive Director, Alex Gerard, share how Deep Bed Farming is creating lasting change in Malawi. 🌱 🎙️ Listen now: open.spotify.com/epi...

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Tiyeni @tiyenifarming.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

At the launch event, Tiyeni and our colleagues provided both theoretical and practical learning for lead farmers in Chiwamba. This helps them build their skills in Integrated Catchment Management. Our goal is to empower them to share their knowledge with other farmers, as well as on their own land.

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Tiyeni @tiyenifarming.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

How do you begin Integrated Catchment Management? At Tiyeni, we start with field activities for the local community. These include baseline data collection, sensitization introductory meetings, training for Lead Farmers and formation of new Committees. Here we are in action in Chiwamba.

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Tiyeni @tiyenifarming.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Got 5 minutes? ⏱️ Movement for Good nominations are open, for charities to receive a share of donations from the Benefact Group. To fill in the quick form, search for our registered charity name and number Tiyeni 1194177 movementforgood.com/...

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Tiyeni @tiyenifarming.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Even more mulching... crop residues being mulched immediately leads to better soil health in the future. This is part of climate-smart agriculture, which looks at the landscape including soil, water, crops and livestock. You can learn more on our website 👉 bit.ly/4bL6wnS

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Tiyeni @tiyenifarming.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Farmers who planted earlier with the first rains have their crops up for harvesting. Through our decentralised approach, farmers are conducting the activity in groups to promote group synergy & share knowledge. Learn more about our training approach: bit.ly/4jqQYIS

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Tiyeni @tiyenifarming.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Mr Chamsanga Nyirongo, a Lead Farmer in our Emsizini hub, expects a harvest of over 8 tonnes per hectare this season! #malawi #foodsecurity #sustainablefarming

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Tiyeni @tiyenifarming.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Harvest season also means mulching season! In contrast to the common yet environmentally-destructive process of burning crop residue after harvest, DBF farmers leave reside to decompose on their land as mulch, which actively benefits the environment. Learn more: bit.ly/4jsLOw1

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Tiyeni @tiyenifarming.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Peter Banda is very impressed by the rice and soya bean crops he has achieved with DBF!

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Tiyeni @tiyenifarming.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

New Tiyeni team members Wesley Kondowe (Monitoring & Evaluation Manager) and Project Officers Henry Nkhoma and Mtende Nyasulu are getting started with some visits to DBF fields!

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Tiyeni @tiyenifarming.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

A huge thank you to all of our supporters for another @biggive.bsky.social #GreenMatchFund that exceeded expectations! This year we raised £17,895 -- 112% of the campaign's target!

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Tiyeni @tiyenifarming.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Donate to our Big Give #GreenMatchFund campaign now to build climate-resilient communities and your donation will be DOUBLED like DBF DOUBLES crop yields: bit.ly/4i4lcjo Anne Mwalabu, Agriculture Extension Development Coordinator, Kalulu EPA (Chiwamba), speaks about Tiyeni's life-changing work.

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Tiyeni @tiyenifarming.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

It's day SIX of our Big Give #GreenMatchFund campaign to help Tiyeni build climate-resilient communities! Between now and midday 29 April your donations will be DOUBLED just like Deep Bed Farming DOUBLES crop yields across Malawi. Donate now: donate.biggive.org/c...

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Tiyeni @tiyenifarming.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Donate to our Big Give #GreenMatchFund campaign now to build climate-resilient communities and your donation will be DOUBLED like DBF DOUBLES crop yields: bit.ly/4i4lcjo Fabiano Chirwa, Tiyeni Field Officer, shares why he thinks this work is so important.

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Tiyeni @tiyenifarming.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Donate now! bit.ly/4i4lcjo It's day FIVE of our Big Give #GreenMatchFund campaign to help Tiyeni build climate-resilient communities! Between now and midday on 29 April your donations will be DOUBLED just like Deep Bed Farming DOUBLES crop yields for families across Malawi.

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Tiyeni @tiyenifarming.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Thanks to supporters like you, we've raised 32% toward our Big Give campaign goal! There's still time to give. Between now and midday on 29 April your donations will be DOUBLED just like Deep Bed Farming DOUBLES crop yields for families across Malawi. Donate now: bit.ly/4i4lcjo

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Tiyeni @tiyenifarming.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Donate now to our Big Give campaign to help Tiyeni build climate-resilient communities and your donation will be DOUBLED like DBF DOUBLES crop yields: bit.ly/4i4lcjo James Mackson Phiri, Agriculture Extension Officer, Mukwachuka Section, Kalulu EPA (Chiwamba) talks about Tiyeni's work.

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Tiyeni @tiyenifarming.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

It's day THREE of our Big Give campaign to help Tiyeni build climate-resilient communities! Between now and midday on 29 April your donations will be DOUBLED just like Deep Bed Farming DOUBLES crop yields for families across Malawi. Donate now: donate.biggive.org/c...

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Tiyeni @tiyenifarming.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Donate now to our Big Give #GreenMatchFund campaign to help Tiyeni build climate-resilient communities and your donation will be DOUBLED like DBF DOUBLES crop yields: bit.ly/4i4lcjo Isaac Monjo Chavula, Tiyeni's Country Director, speaks about how farmers are receiving Deep Bed Farming.

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Tiyeni @tiyenifarming.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

It's day TWO of our Big Give campaign to help Tiyeni build climate-resilient communities! Between now and midday on 29 April your donations will be DOUBLED just like Deep Bed Farming DOUBLES crop yields for families across Malawi. Donate now: donate.biggive.org/c...

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Tiyeni @tiyenifarming.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Watch Chikondi Magombo, Food and Nutrition Officer for Lilongwe East, discuss why Tiyeni's work is so important. Donate now to our Big Give campaign and your donation will be DOUBLED just like Deep Bed Farming DOUBLES crop yields: donate.biggive.org/c...

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Tiyeni @tiyenifarming.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Live from today! Our Big Give #GreenMatchFund to help build climate-resilient communities starts today. Have your donations DOUBLED just like Deep Bed Farming DOUBLES crop yields! donate.biggive.org/c... #smallholderfarmers #climatesmartagriculture #malawi

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Tiyeni @tiyenifarming.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Training Manager Godfrey Kumwenda recently spoke at M'bwana school to Standard 5-8 learners about Deep Bed Farming. Learners showed great interest in Deep Bed Farming and in the discussion around regenerative agriculture as a tool to build climate resilience.

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Tiyeni @tiyenifarming.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

It's harvest season, and Tiyeni's Country Director Isaac Monjo Chavula is here to share a message about Deep Bed Farming.

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Tiyeni @tiyenifarming.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Next week! From 22-29 April your donations to Tiyeni will be DOUBLED just like DBF DOUBLES crop yields through our Big Give Green Match campaign. Learn more about the campaign here: donate.biggive.org/c...

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Tiyeni @tiyenifarming.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Photos from our recent field day in Lilongwe District, with the theme "Deep Bed Farming for Improved Land Productivity, a Game Changer to Farmers' Livelihood Resilience Against Climate Change". #smallholderfarmers #climatesmartagriculture #malawi

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Tiyeni @tiyenifarming.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

DBF is about more than increasing crop yields - it's also about empowering communities to regenerate the natural environment. For example, we teach farmers skills how to build check dams to reclaim gullies. Before and after photos taken 8 weeks apart show a reclaimed gulley.

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Tiyeni @tiyenifarming.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

More stunning side-by-side comparison photos of DBF vs conventional farming. Learn more about what makes our innovative climate-smart agriculture method unique: www.tiyeni.org/deep-...

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Tiyeni @tiyenifarming.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Many fields are looking very green and vibrant across our Chiwamba hub thanks to Deep Bed Farming! That's #thetiyenieffect #malawi #foodsecurity #sustainablefarming

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Tiyeni @tiyenifarming.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Save the date! From 22-29 April your donations to Tiyeni will be DOUBLED just like DBF DOUBLES crop yields through our Big Give Green Match campaign. Learn more about the campaign here: donate.biggive.org/c... #GreenMatchFund

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Tiyeni @tiyenifarming.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Today is #WorldWaterDay, a UN day highlighting the importance of freshwater resources. Did you know that Deep Bed Farming harvests >90% of rainwater? This helps recharge aquifers, which contributes to improving communities' access to fresh water. Learn more bit.ly/tiyeniwater

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Tiyeni @tiyenifarming.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Happy #InternationalWomensDay! Female empowerment is central to Tiyeni's work. Did you know that over 65% of the farmers we support are women? Watch this short video to learn more. #sdg5 #femaleempowerment

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Tiyeni @tiyenifarming.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Mr and Mrs Banda have achieved this beautiful DBF maize using only organic mbeya manure! Not using chemical fertiliser helps cut costs for the Banda family while simultaneously helping to regenerate the land. #climatesmartagricultre #organicfarming #malawi

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Tiyeni @tiyenifarming.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Food security is about more than having enough calories - it's also about dietary diversity that provides vital nutrients like vitamins and minerals. A recent study found that trees on farms in Malawi (like Tiyeni's agroforestry) can enhance dietary quality. tinyurl.com/agromw

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Tiyeni @tiyenifarming.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Gray Mpinganjira is a Lead Farmer in Nyama Village. Everyone sees how much DBF has improved his crops & land quality, so Gray is getting lots of requests from fellow farmers on how to adopt DBF. Thanks to Tiyeni's train-the-trainer model, Gray is well-equipped to assist! #smallholderfarmers

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Tiyeni @tiyenifarming.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

During a recent dry spell in Mulanje, DBF is still providing farmers with food security during these challenging times through the use of intercropping. For Mary Kabula, the cassava she planted on her Deep Beds will ensure food security for her and her family. #foodsecurity

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Tiyeni @tiyenifarming.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

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Tiyeni @tiyenifarming.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Tiyeni's Country Director Isaac Monjo Chavula will be presenting at the African Water and Sanitation Association conference with the MetaMeta SMART Centre group "Hardpans: How breaking hardpans and low-cost farm wells are a key to reaching 6 SDGs" 19/2 @ 14:45 Register: tinyurl.com/afwasa #sdg6

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