The agricultural sector of Malawi is dominated by subsistence and rain-fed system and, greatly challenged by land degradation and declining soil fertility which have implications on household food insecurity. In response to these challenges, long term research efforts have led to the development of a range of agroforestry-based technologies to assist smallholder farmers replenish their soils, and meet their needs for fruits, fodder and fuel wood. Given the proven biophysical performance of these technologies, efforts are being made to scale up the technologies to benefit more households in rural communities. In 2007, the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) in partnership with eight government departments, research institutions, Universities and national farmers’ organisation are implementing a four-year national Agroforestry Food Security Programme (AFSP) in 11 districts located in eight Agricultural Development Divisions (ADDs). The goal of the Programme is to improve food security and livelihood opportunities for rural communities in Malawi through a combination of proven technological science, effective partnerships and policies.
Publication year
2010
Authors
Ajayi, O.C.; Akinnifesi, F.K.; Sileshi G W; Mng'omba S A; Place F; Gondwe F T M; Kambauwa G; Gama S; Makumba W I; Chaula K
Language
English
Keywords
agroforestry, food security, surveys
Geographic
Malawi
