21 October 2025 Stakeholders from government, research institutions, NGOs, and donor agencies gathered at Ufulu Gardens in Lilongwe for the dissemination of a groundbreaking study on the use of organic waste to reduce deforestation and improve the quality of smoked fish products. The study, conducted by WorldFish under the EU-funded DeSIRA project, offers promising solutions […]
Asking the right questions: A stakeholder dialogue on generative AI in digital extension
Generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) is gaining traction in agriculture. Conversational agents such as chatbots and voice assistants are being explored as digital extension solutions, promising scalable, personalized advice for farmers that can supplement and support the work of human extension agents. Yet designing and deploying such AI tools presents many challenges.
From participation to power: Advancing women’s leadership in rural development
The International Day of Rural Women (October 15) highlights the essential roles that rural women play in sustaining households, managing natural resources, and contributing to rural economies. Yet even as they participate extensively in agriculture and local organizations, women’s ability to influence the policies and institutions that shape their lives often remains limited.
Africa’s youth and the future of food: IFPRI’s Key takeaways from AFS Forum 2025
Over 60% of Africa’s people are under 25. By 2035, more young Africans will join the workforce each year than in the rest of the world combined, underscoring the urgency of the 2025 African Food Systems Forum (AFS Forum) theme: “Africa’s Youth: Leading Collaboration, Innovation, and Implementation of Agri-Food Systems Transformation.”
Malawi can end hunger after the 2025 elections if bold steps are taken to transform food systems (The Conversation)
The conversation published an article by Joachim De Weerdt, Gowokani Chijere Chirwa, Jan Duchoslav, Joseph Nagoli, and Lara Cockx. The piece highlights the deep-rooted structural challenges that whoever wins Malawi's 2025 elections will need to address to achieve lasting food security and inclusive economic growth. Drawing on our research, this article sets out some of the […]
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