IFPRI Malawi is pleased to announce the publication of its first price bulletin for selected legumes, roots, tubers, and other cereals.
This price bulletin was developed by researchers at IFPRI Malawi with the goal of providing clear and accurate information on the variation of weekly retail prices of selected agricultural commodities that are important for food security and nutrition in Malawi. The reports are intended as a resource for those interested in agricultural markets in Malawi.
October highlights
- Prices of legumes and non-maize cereals were not significantly different across the three regions.
- Cassava prices declined while sweet potato prices remained constant.
How data were collected
With financial support from the European Union, IFPRI Malawi began monitoring retail prices of selected legumes, roots and tubers, and non-maize cereals in selected markets in October 2020. Currently, prices are collected from 44 markets across the country, with monitoring occurring once per week. At least three monitors report prices from each market. Data is collected by means of automated short message service (SMS) with follow-ups made by telephone the next day if needed. The commodities monitored will be phased-in, starting with legumes, root crops and other cereals, and then expanding to include livestock and livestock products, and fish (fresh and smoked) by the end of 2020. The number of markets monitored vary by commodity because major markets are targeted in areas where these commodities are widely produced.
Read and download our first price bulletin for selected legumes, roots, tubers, and other cereals here. (PDF 137 KB)
Interested in daily retail prices for maize? Check out our monthly maize market reports here.
Recommended citation: International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). 2020. Selected legumes, roots & tubers and other cereals, October 2020. MaSSP Price Bulletin 1. Washington, DC: International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).
