The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has partnered with the government and the National Smallholder Farmers' Association of Malawi (NASFAM) to scale up post-harvest technologies for smallholder farmers, according to Nyasa Times. Implemented under the Regain Programme, the initiative aims to curb food losses, which currently claim up to 30 percent of harvests due to poor storage and climate shocks. Speaking during a field visit to the Thawale Extension Planning Area in Lilongwe, AGRA Country Director Eluphy Nyirenda stated that farmers are receiving subsidised access to hermetic storage bags, shellers, threshers, and tarpaulins to improve household food security and crop profitability.
In other agricultural updates, a solar irrigation initiative in rural Blantyre is facilitating year-round farming for women-headed households, EnviroNews reports. By utilising solar water pumps and new agricultural inputs, local farmers have transitioned away from strict reliance on seasonal rainfall to stabilise their crop production. Additionally, Malawian agricultural experts recently joined a multi-nation training programme in Kenya focused on certified rice seed production and modern farming practices, according to Kilimo News.
Meanwhile, economists are warning of supply chain risks as global fertiliser prices continue to fluctuate. According to a recent analysis by Global Sovereign Advisors based on World Bank commodity projections, global urea prices could surge by nearly 60 percent throughout 2026. The report identified Malawi as one of the most vulnerable economies in Africa, noting that the country sources over 61 percent of its fertiliser from Gulf imports. This heavy reliance on foreign markets leaves local farmers highly exposed to international market volatility and pricing shocks.