FAO urges action to restore degraded land
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is calling for accelerated efforts to restore degraded forests and landscapes, warning that land degradation...
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Malawi launches third-generation NASIP to drive agro-commercialisation
Government and development partners have launched in Lilongwe the formulation process for Malawi’s Third-Generation National Agri-Food Systems Investment Plan (NASIP), with emphasis on private sector...
Malawi secures $8.49m grant to rebuild irrigation schemes after Cyclone Freddy
The African Development Fund (ADF) has approved a US$8.49 million grant (around K14.7 billion) to help Malawi restore irrigation infrastructure destroyed by Cyclone Freddy and...
Tea sector’s future hinges on supporting smallholder farmers – FAO
The future of the global tea industry depends on improving the livelihoods of millions of smallholder farmers who sustain production worldwide, according to Food and...
Malawi revives banana industry under FAO-China initiative
Malawi has intensified efforts to restore its banana industry with renewed focus on smallholder farmers and sustainable value chains under the One Country One Priority...
Government Mega Farms Unit targets productivity gaps
Malawi’s Mega Farms Unit has intensified efforts to address productivity gaps in government-run agricultural projects through targeted skills training aimed at improving crop production, livestock...
Malawi launches digital programme to strengthen fight against crop pests
The Government of Malawi has officially launched Phase Two of the African Phytosanitary Programme (APP), marking a key step towards modernising pest and disease surveillance...
FAO pledges continued support towards Malawi’s food security efforts
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has pledged continued support to the Government of Malawi in its drive to achieve lasting food security. FAO Representative...
FAO reaffirms commitment to digital rural agriculture transformation
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has reiterated its dedication to supporting Malawi and its partners in accelerating inclusive digital innovations in agriculture, as the...
Malawi secures funding for forest restoration under AFR100 Initiative
Malawi is set to benefit from the EUR 40 million AFR100/FAO-BMZ Programme, which aims to restore degraded landscapes, combat climate change, and improve livelihoods across...