This blog series examines the current state of the Fall Armyworm outbreak which has spread across nearly the whole of Africa. In Part 1, we take a closer look at the damage, especially on the maize crop, in Malawi as well as the immediate response. In Part 2, we consider why a short-term response alone […]
Malawi’s agriculture extension system at a crossroads: Two perspectives
If agriculture is the main lifeline for Malawi, then agriculture extension is the blood, the fuel for the engine. In other words, without a functioning and adequately resourced extension system, agricultural growth has no path forward. In fact, during the extensive consultation process to develop Malawi’s first National Agriculture Policy in 2015, extension services were […]
Op-ed: Is smuggling of maize necessarily bad?
In recent days, MDF troops have been deployed to the northern border to prevent the smuggling of maize into Tanzania and Zambia. While this action seems a natural response during a year of national food shortage, four factors should give us pause for thought.
Are fertilizer subsidies worth it?
IFPRI's Insights Magazine recently published an article about fertilizer subsidies in Africa, using Malawi as an example and citing MaSSP research on the topic. The authors note that many African governments subsidize fertilizers and ask, "Are subsidies worth it?". The complete re-posted article appears below. ************************************ It was called Malawi’s miracle. In 2005, in the […]
Toward a National Agricultural Policy
This is an exciting time for agricultural policy in Malawi. The entrance of a new administration as Malawi celebrates 50 years of independence has sparked active engagement by various stakeholders on the proposed focus of agriculture policy and a vision for the country’s future. A recent symposium organized by LUANAR and IFPRI took place that synthesized […]
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