Why banana wine production is flourishing in Malawi | BBC News

Small-scale farmers in northern Malawi used to discard over-ripe bananas or just let them rot, but now they have found a profitable use for them – banana wine.

Extreme heat was causing bananas to ripen too quickly, resulting in heavy losses for many farmers who live in Karonga district.

For the farmers, it is not just about making wine – but also survival, resilience, and embracing the new possibilities that come with a changing climate.

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