The National Smallholder Farmers' Association of Malawi (Nasfam) has commended the 2026/2027 National Budget for prioritising development spending over consumption, specifically praising the increased investments in irrigation and aquaculture. According to Nation Online, Nasfam Chief Executive Officer Betty Chinyamunyamu stated that expanding irrigation infrastructure is essential to reduce the agricultural sector's reliance on rain-fed farming and build resilience against climate change. While acknowledging the government's continued support for the Farm Input Subsidy Programme and mega farms, Chinyamunyamu urged authorities to promote broader crop diversification rather than relying heavily on maize for food security. She also called for greater financial and market support for medium-scale farmers, noting that current agricultural policies predominantly target smallholders and large corporate operations.
Meanwhile, the Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (ADMARC) has pledged to advance female leadership within the state grain trading institution to support broader agricultural development. Speaking at the 11th Annual Women in Management and Leadership Conference in Mangochi, ADMARC Acting Director of Operations Agnes Ndovi emphasised that empowering women with executive skills is vital for driving institutional success and inclusive economic growth, according to a recent statement from the corporation. The conference, organised by the Pan African Leadership and Growth Network, focused on practical strategies to close the gender gap in top decision-making roles across Malawian organisations.