Phiri explains that many farmers in his area have stopped growing tomatoes because of the high cost of controlling pests. Farmers in this area are dealing with an infestation of tomato pests, and many are relying on pesticides to ensure they can turn a profit. Phiri hails from Mdesi village in Dowa district, located north of Lilongwe, the capital city of Malawi. Otherwise, a farmer might fail to harvest anything.” He explains, “In my area, to grow tomato you must be prepared to spend more money on pesticides. Phiri fears that if he does not use the pesticides, all of his plants will die because pests are attacking the leaves, stems, fruit, and roots. Then, he starts spraying the solution on his tomato plants. He quickly dashes to the nearby river to draw water to mix with the pesticides. Shabani Phiri arrives at his one-and-half acre tomato field with a sprayer, watering can, and two small bottles of pesticides. It is a chilly Saturday morning and the sky is engulfed with a dark grey cloud, signaling that it might rain soon.
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