Malawi cattle farmers travel farther for grass as El Niño worsens drought
Dry spells hit parts of Malawi as El Niño affected regional rainfall; Mulanje farmers report fodder scarcity and longer trips, and Khandalawo says costs have risen
Cattle farmers in Mulanje, southern Malawi, are travelling longer distances to find grass for their livestock as El Niño worsens drought; fodder gatherers say they have started their journeys months earlier than before, bringing them into competition with people living near rivers who also depend on the vegetation.