Future Scenarios for Agriculture in Malawi: Challenges and Dilemmas
This report examines the challenges and dilemmas facing agriculture in Malawi, focusing on the need for agricultural growth to alleviate poverty and ensure food security. It explores the role of smallholder farmers, the impact of land policies, market access, input subsidies, and the interplay between agricultural growth and social protection measures.
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| Quick Facts | |
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: |
future agricultures consortium |
| Authors: | Andrew Dorward, Jonathan Kydd, Ephraim W. Chirwa |
| Geographic focus: | Malawi |
Methods
The research method involved a comprehensive review of existing literature, data analysis from household surveys, and stakeholder consultations to gather insights on the state of agriculture in Malawi and the effectiveness of related policies.
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Key Insights
The research analyzes Malawi's agricultural sector, highlighting the importance of agriculture in the economy and the struggles with food insecurity and market liberalization. It discusses the performance of key crops, the efficiency of private sector market participation, and the state's role in agricultural produce and input marketing. The paper also addresses the impact of agricultural policies on poverty, land distribution and tenure, food and cash crop promotion, irrigation, infrastructure services, targeted inputs, and market development.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: English publication language | Malawi geographic scope | agriculture | crop production | food | food security | infrastructure | input subsidy | irrigation | land tenure | malawi | market liberalization | policy impact | private sector | scenarios