Under the theme ‘Agriculture Commercialization: Basis for Agri-based Industrialization’, the Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MCCCI) in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development (MoAIWD) held its 16th National Agriculture Fair from September 25-28, 2019 in Blantyre. The Fair was officially opened on September 25 by the Minister of […]
The future of agriculture in Malawi in the face of climate change and population growth
This blog is based on a presentation by Dr Timothy Thomas, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI, presented during the 3rd joint national annual research symposium on ‘Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Development – Envisioning Wealth for all’, which took place on September 18-19, 2019 in Lilongwe, Malawi. The research symposium was opened by the Chief Secretary to […]
The Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture Index – What have we learned?
Women are key to rural revitalization in developing countries, but various constraints and obstacles limit their contributions to their households and communities. During our research seminar on June 12, Elena Martinez and Emily Myers, Research Analysts at IFPRI, Washington DC, presented the Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture Index (WEAI) and its modifications as tools that quantify […]
Soil Fertility Management in Sub-Saharan Africa: Status, Challenges and Future Prospects
Healthy and productive soils are essential for food and nutrition security. However, soils may also contain chemicals or pathogens that can negatively impact human health. Poor soils also result in low yields and low household income. In an IFPRI research seminar on May 8, 2019 Patrick Mutuo, a Courtesy Associate Professor at the Department of […]
The Structure, Conduct and Performance of Maize Markets in Malawi: Some findings from main harvest and lean seasons
Maize is the most important staple crop in Malawi, contributing around 66% of calories to typical household diets. Studies show that the per capita consumption of maize grew from 129kg/year in 1998–2008 to 146kg/year by 2017. Most of the maize consumed in Malawi is produced by smallholder farmers, although in deficit years maize is also […]
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