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The Future Ag Diversification Activity (AgDiv) contributes to USAID/Malawi’s to sustainably reduce poverty in 8 districts of Central and Southern Malawi

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Today we celebrate Malawi’s 56th birthday, and the inauguration of President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera and Vice-President Dr Saulos Chilima. The sun is rising, and we are ready to get to work! 🇲🇼

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Conducting irrigated winter trials, like this one in Malawi, will speed up the process of identifying new high-performing varieties that can be registered and made available to local farmers sooner. #SecondGrowingSeason #WinterTrials #PAT

Conducting irrigated winter trials, like this one in Malawi, will speed up the process of identifying new high-performing varieties that can be registered and made available to local farmers sooner. #SecondGrowingSeason #WinterTrials #PAT
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#DidYouKnow that July 28th is #WorldNatureConservationDay? Feed the Future and USAID Malawi are working with Malawi Government🇲🇼 to reduce deforestation and conserve our forests. Together we have planted more than 400,000 #bamboo seedlings 🌱- a sustainable alternative to fuel wood!

#DidYouKnow that July 28th is #WorldNatureConservationDay? <a href="/FeedtheFuture/">Feed the Future</a> and <a href="/USAIDMalawi/">USAID Malawi</a>  are working with <a href="/MalawiGovt/">Malawi Government🇲🇼</a> to reduce deforestation and conserve our forests. Together we have planted more than 400,000 #bamboo  seedlings 🌱- a sustainable alternative to fuel wood!
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we have been monitoring food supply in Malawi and not yet seen any serious disruption; the main issue emerged so far is affordability, the poor and ultra poor in urban areas have limited means to get food due to the socioeconomic impacts of the pandemic

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If Africa is to feed itself, and if land rights are to be applied universally, the advancement of African women farmers is a fundamental necessity, and the ability of women to access microfinance is key #SundayMotivation #KOT

If Africa is to feed itself, and if land rights are to be applied universally, the advancement of African women farmers is a fundamental necessity, and the ability of women to access microfinance is key

#SundayMotivation #KOT
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When we purchased a batch of these #soy yoghurts for one of our events, the strawberry 🍓 flavor flew off the table! What flavor would you like to try?

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In collaboration with JTI, we are conducting trials to generate location-specific input bundle recommendations for Malawi's farmers. This SMART Farm trial site in Kanengo, Malawi was photographed by Ipyana. USAID Malawi

In collaboration with <a href="/JTI_global/">JTI</a>, we are conducting trials to generate location-specific input bundle recommendations for Malawi's farmers. This SMART Farm trial site in Kanengo, Malawi was photographed by <a href="/ipyana7/">Ipyana</a>. <a href="/USAIDMalawi/">USAID Malawi</a>
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Proud of our work with Luanar NRC Campus and Soybean Innovation Lab to increase the availability of locally produced nutritious foods and beverages! Thank you USAID Malawi and Feed the Future for supporting #youth #entrepreneurs in #Malawi

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How do you store grains & legumes post-harvest? With support from USAID Malawi and Feed the Future we provide small-holder farmers with sample hermetic bags from PICS Program that reduce post-harvest losses to <1% - increasing food quality and availability year-round. #EndHunger

How do you store grains &amp; legumes post-harvest? With support from <a href="/USAIDMalawi/">USAID Malawi</a> and <a href="/FeedtheFuture/">Feed the Future</a> we provide small-holder farmers with sample hermetic bags from <a href="/PICSProgram/">PICS Program</a> that reduce post-harvest losses to &lt;1% - increasing food quality and availability year-round. #EndHunger
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The Gender Action Learning System helps couples work together to achieve a common vision for household growth. With the help of Suwila Sadala, we are uplifting and empowering women - and supporting young couples in #Malawi to build a more prosperous future. #WomenSupportingWomen

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Florence's leadership has been pivotal in the submission of 3 new soybean varieties for release. These new soybean varieties, identified through SIL’s PATs, will soon be available to farmers across Malawi, helping to increase yields nationwide. #CultivatingHope #EndHunger

Florence's leadership has been pivotal in the submission of 3 new soybean varieties for release. These new soybean varieties, identified through SIL’s PATs, will soon be available to farmers across Malawi, helping to increase yields nationwide. #CultivatingHope #EndHunger
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The world’s biggest challenges rarely fit neatly into our development sectors. This blog explores how partnerships that reach across sectors - like our work in #Malawi with @HlthPolicyPlus - can lead to more meaningful and sustainable impact USAID Malawi Feed the Future #EndHunger

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We are proud to stand together with Nancy Tembo and USAID Malawi in supporting sustainable development through forest friendly enterprises and renewable energy - and look forward to working closely together to provide Malawians with sustainable fuelwood alternatives 🌱

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Happy #MothersDay from all of us at AgDiv! Thinking of treating your mum to a braii today? Try this new charcoal made from Dendrocalamus Asper bamboo - sustainably sourced in #Malawi. Celebrate mum and Malawi’s forests 🌳 at the same time!

Happy #MothersDay from all of us at AgDiv! Thinking of treating your mum to a braii today? Try this new charcoal made from Dendrocalamus Asper bamboo - sustainably sourced in #Malawi. Celebrate mum and Malawi’s forests 🌳 at the same time!
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With support from USAID Malawi, Feed the Future is working with United Purpose & CoFi in #Malawi to create a pathway for farmers to enter into commercial farming. What crops would you like to grow under drip irrigation? #resilience #solarpower #innovation

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Happy birthday USAID! 🎉 Thank you for all you do - and for letting us be part your journey. #happybirthday #59yearsyoung #usaidtransforms

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We are honored to work with the honorable Nancy Tembo on #environmental issues in #Malawi, including planting #bamboo with indigenous & fruit trees to preserve our forests, protect our rivers, & ensure that our country has access to fuel and timber now & in future generations.