Research programmes coordinate and implement agricultural research activities aimed at addressing priority challenges and opportunities across Malawi’s agricultural sector.
Key areas of focus include:
- Planning and implementation of agricultural research programmes
- Research on priority crops, livestock and agricultural enterprises
- Development and testing of improved agricultural technologies
- Research on climate resilience and sustainable production systems
- Soil fertility, agronomy and agricultural engineering research
- Crop protection and plant health research
- Livestock production, health and pasture research
- Post-harvest, food processing and value-addition research
- Participatory research involving farmers and other stakeholders
- Dissemination and promotion of research technologies and findings
Research programmes are implemented through collaboration among researchers, farmers, extension services, universities, development partners and other relevant institutions to ensure that research responds to practical agricultural needs.