Soil and land management promotes the sustainable use and conservation of soils and land resources to maintain agricultural productivity and protect the environment.
Key areas of focus include:
- Soil fertility management and improvement
- Soil and water conservation
- Prevention and control of soil erosion
- Sustainable land management practices
- Conservation agriculture and climate-smart agriculture
- Soil assessment, mapping and characterisation
- Land degradation monitoring and rehabilitation
- Integrated nutrient management
- Promotion of appropriate land-use practices
- Technical advice and training for farmers and land users
The Department provides technical information and support to promote healthy soils, productive agricultural land and sustainable management of Malawi’s land resources.