The goal of the project is to address multifaceted challenges that smallholder farmers are facing in Malawi through the creation of a Rural Production, Marketing and Processing Hub. 

Results

• A sensitization campaign reached 625 farmers (328 women and 297 men) in the area.

• 100 in-growers (56 men and 44 women) were recruited, allocated plots of land, and trained.

• 113 hectares of land was cultivated with groundnuts, soybeans, pigeon peas, common beans and cassava.

• Groundnut yields were approximately 50% higher than the national average and 38% higher than other surrounding farms.

• Soya yields were almost double the national average and approximately 50% higher than other surrounding farms.

• 65,538 kg of soya and 24,876 kg of groundnuts were produced.

• All participating farmers sold as a group and were able to earn better prices.

• 44 farmers received training on pre‑ and post‑harvest handling of soya and groundnuts. These growers, in turn, trained members of groundnut and soya growing clubs.