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Government of Malawi Min. of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water
Development
LILONGWE AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT DIVISION ANNUAL REPORT
JULY 2014–JUNE, 2015
A maize plot under pit planting in Dedza District
THE PROGRAMME MANAGER
LILONGWE AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
POST OFFICE BOX 259
LILONGWE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................... 6
1.1 Profile of the ADD ....................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Vision of the ADD ....................................................................................................................... 7
1.3 Mission Statement ....................................................................................................................... 7
1.4 ASWAp Objectives ..................................................................................................................... 7
1.4.1 ASWAp Focus Areas, Support Services and Cross Cutting Issues ............................................ 7
2.0 FUNDING EXPENDITURE ............................................................. 9
3.0 STAFFING SITUATION ................................................................ 10
4.0 GENERAL WEATHER DESCRIPTION ................................... 13
4.1 Effects of Weather on Crop Production ....................................................................................... 14
5.0 FOOD SITUATION ......................................................................... 14
5.1 Coping mechanisms .................................................................................................................. 15
5.2 Relief Food Aid Programmes ................................................................................................... 15
5.3 Prevailing major crop prices .................................................................................................... 16
6.0 FARM INPUT SITUATION ......................................................... 16
6.1 Crop Input Uptake and Availability ....................................................................................... 16
6.2 Livestock input .......................................................................................................................... 16
6.3 Farm Input Subsidy Programme (FISP) ................................................................................ 17
7.0 PEST AND DISEASES .................................................................... 17
7.1 Crop Pests .................................................................................................................................. 17
7.2 Crop Diseases ............................................................................................................................ 18
7.2.1 Control of Crop Pests and Diseases ................................................................................... 18
7.3 Livestock Parasite ..................................................................................................................... 18
7.4 Livestock diseases ...................................................................................................................... 19
7.4.1 Livestock Disease and Parasite control ............................................................................... 20
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8.0 NGOS ACTIVE IN THE ADD ...................................................... 20
9.0 ACTIVITIES IMPLEMENTED DURING IN 2014/15............ 20
9.1 MONITORING AND EVALUATION ................................................................................... 20
9.2 LAND RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND EDUCATION .......................................... 21
9.2.1 Area under soil fertility improvement and agro-forestry technologies increased ............... 21
9.2.2 Manure making and application .......................................................................................... 21
9.2.3 Agro-forestry tree out-planting ........................................................................................... 22
9.2.4 Rainwater harvesting technologies developed and promoted ............................................. 22
9.2.5 Area under Conservation Farming Increased ...................................................................... 22
9.2.6 Area under soil and water conservation increased .............................................................. 23
9.2.7 Extension staff capacity in LRC improved ......................................................................... 23
9.2.8 Farmer knowledge and skills in LRC improved ................................................................. 23
9.3 ANIMAL HEALTH AND LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT ............................................... 24
9.3.1 Pasture and Fodder Crops ................................................................................................... 24
9.3.2 Supplementary Feeding ....................................................................................................... 25
9.3.3 Herd Population Statistics ................................................................................................... 25
9.3.4 Dairy Farmers and Animal Population ............................................................................... 26
9.3.5 Milk Production and Sales Increased .................................................................................. 26
9.3.6 Artificial Insemination (AI) ................................................................................................ 26
9.3.7 Natural Services .................................................................................................................. 27
9.3.8 Pregnant Diagnosis ............................................................................................................. 27
9.3.9 Challenges for Animal and Livestock Development Services ............................................ 27
9.4 CROPS DEVELOPMENT AND PROTECTION ................................................................. 28
9.4.1 Farm Input Availability and Uptake .................................................................................... 28
9.4.2 Crop Protecion .................................................................................................................... 28
9.4.3 Up-Scaling Cotton Production and Marketing .................................................................... 28
9.4.4 Farm Mechanization Programme ....................................................................................... 29
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9.5 EXTENSION SERVICES ........................................................................................................ 30
9.5.1 Extension Methodologies ................................................................................................... 30
9.5.2 Agribusiness ........................................................................................................................ 31
9.5.3 Food and Nutrition .............................................................................................................. 32
9.5.4 Agriculture Gender Roles Support Services ....................................................................... 32
9.5.5 Agriculture Communication ................................................................................................ 32
9.6 IRRIGATION SERVICES DEVELOPMENT (ISD) ............................................................ 33
9.6.1 Irrigation Rural Livelihoods and Agriculture Development Programme (IRLADP) ............. 33
9.6.2 Rural Infrastructure Development Project I (RIDP I) ........................................................... 33
9.6.3 Climate Adaptation for Rural Livelihood and Agriculture (CARLA) ..................................... 34
9.6.4 Community Based Irrigation Management Project ............................................................ 34
9.6.5 Physical implementation ..................................................................................................... 35
10.0 SPECIAL PROGRAMMES/PROJECTS ................................ 41
10.1 CASSAVA/SWEET POTATO RESPONSE TO FLOODS PROGRAMME ...................... 41
10.2 AGRICULTURE SECTOR WIDE APPROACH SUPPORT PROJECT ......................... 42
(ASWAp-SP) .......................................................................................................................................... 42
10.3 SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION PROGRAMME (SAPP) ................... 53
11.0 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS ..................... 58
12.0 ANNEXES ....................................................................................... 60
Annex 1: NGO AND CSOS OPERATING IN THE ADD ................................................................ 60
Annex 2 : New Irrigation Schemes developed in 2014/15 ................................................................. 64
Annex3a : Lilongwe ADD Cassava/Sweetpotato Flood Response Financial Report ...................... 65
Annex 3b: Lilongwe Add Flood Response Programme - Cassava & Sweet Potato Distribution
Summary ................................................................................................................................................ 67
Appendix 4: Food Aid as at 15th June, 2015 ...................................................................................... 71
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: Summary of Lilongwe ADD Profile .................................................................................................. 6
Table 2: Funding Expenditure ASWAp -SP ..................................................................................................... 9
Table 3: SAPP Financial Status ...................................................................................................................... 9
Table 4: Land Resources staffing position ................................................................................................... 10
Table 5: ADD Extension Staffing Situation .................................................................................................. 10
Table 6: Crops Department Staffing Position .............................................................................................. 12
Table 7: Irrigation Services Division Staffing Situation .............................................................................. 13
Table 8: Food Situation as at 30th June, 2015 ............................................................................................ 15
Table 9: Prevailed prices for major food commodities (crops) .................................................................... 16
Table 10: Number of Farming Households and Beneficiaries per District .................................................. 17
Table 11: Pests in Lilongwe ADD ................................................................................................................. 17
Table 12:Crop Diseases in Lilongwe ADD .................................................................................................... 18
Table 13: Type of parasites and number of animals affected ..................................................................... 18
Table 15: Type of diseases and number of animals affected ...................................................................... 19
Table 16: Pasture and Fodder Crops ........................................................................................................... 25
Table 17: Feed quantities achieved ............................................................................................................. 25
Table 18: Herd population and statistics .................................................................................................... 25
Table 19: Total Dairy farmers and animal population ................................................................................ 26
Table 20: Milk Production and Sales in the ADD ......................................................................................... 26
Table 21: Pregnant Diagnosis ..................................................................................................................... 27
Table 22: Cotton Farmer Registration Summary ........................................................................................ 28
Table 23: Inventory of Tractor Hire Scheme ................................................................................................ 29
Table 24: Oxenisation Inventory ................................................................................................................. 30
Table 25: Progress under RIDP 1 activities .................................................................................................. 34
Table 26: Summary of breakdown per technology ..................................................................................... 37
Table 27: Summary of gravity fed irrigation schemes by water source ...................................................... 38
Table 28: Summary of gravity fed by district .............................................................................................. 38
Table 29: Summary of motorised pump based irrigation by water source ................................................. 38
Table 30: Summary of motorized pump based irrigation by district .......................................................... 39
Table 31: Summary of treadle pump based irrigation by water source...................................................... 40
Table 32: Summary of Treadle pump based irrigation by district ............................................................... 40
Table 33: Summary of watering can based irrigation by district ................................................................ 41
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Profile of the ADD
The ADD covers four districts and these are Lilongwe East, Lilongwe West, Dedza and Ntcheu.
Planning and implementation of some activities in Lilongwe East and Lilongwe West were done
as a single district because they are under one district council hence some information and data
in this report are presented as a single district.
The districts are divided into 36 extension planning areas (EPAs) which are further subdivided
into 596 sections. The total area for the ADD is estimated at 1, 194,949 hectares with Lilongwe
West occupying 375,629ha; Lilongwe East 211,317ha; Dedza, 357,863ha; and Ntcheu,
250,140ha. The total cultivatable land area for the ADD is estimated at 679,394 hectares
(Lilongwe West, 200,041; Lilongwe East 132,620; Dedza 188,945; and Ntcheu, 157,788
hectares).
Shortage of staff especially AEDOs remains one of major challenges for the ADD. Currently, the
AEDO to Farmer ratio is 1:1485, 1:2228, 1:2786 and 1:3368 for Lilongwe East, LL West, Dedza
and Ntcheu districts respectively. If all established posts for Lilongwe East, LL West, Dedza and
Ntcheu were filled, the AEDO to farmer ratio would be 1:1414; 1:1368; 1:435 and
1:1479respectively,against the recommended ratio of 1:750. In summary, the present ADD
AEDO to farmer ratio is at 1:2467. Table 1 provides a summary of the ADD’s profile as outlined
in this section.
Table 1: Summary of Lilongwe ADD Profile
LILONGWE
EAST
LILONGWE
WEST
DEDZA NTCHEU ADD
TOTAL
EPA 7 12 10 7 36
Sections 126 197 169 107 596
TAs 8 10 8 9 35
Farm Families 178,216 269,554 242, 519 158,314 848,603
AEDOs 120 121 87 47 332
AEDO/Farmer Ratio 1:1485 1: 2228 1:2786 1:3368 1:2467
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The high AEDO to Farmer ratio posed a big challenge to the efficient and effective delivery of
extension services. Lead farmers have been working on specific agricultural technologies and
they have helped to supplement the work of AEDOs.
1.2 Vision of the ADD
Based on the Ministry’s Strategic Plan for 2003 - 2008, the ADD envisions ‘an ADD with
sustainable food security and reduced poverty’, at both household and community levels and
consequently, sufficiently contributing towards sustainable national socio-economic
development.
1.3 Mission Statement
To realize the above vision, the ADD’s mission is geared to promote, coordinate and facilitate
agricultural productivity and sustainable management and utilization of natural resources in
order to ensure food and nutrition self–sufficiency, security, increased income and poverty
reduction at household level in the ADD.
1.4 ASWAp Objectives
The objectives of Agriculture Sector Wide Approach (ASWAp), an investment plan for the
sector for the period 2011-2015 include:
Increasing agricultural productivity;
Contributing to 6%of annual growth of the agricultural sector;
Improving food security;
Diversifying food production to improve nutrition at household level; and
Increasing agricultural incomes of the rural people.
1.4.1 ASWAp Focus Areas, Support Services and Cross Cutting Issues
i. Food Security and Risk Management
Maize self-sufficiency through increased maize productivity and reduced post
harvest losses
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Diversification of food production and dietary diversification for improved
nutrition at household level with focus on crops, livestock, and fisheries
Risk management for food stability at national level
ii. Commercial Agriculture, Agro-processing and Market Development
Agricultural exports of different high value commodities
Agro-processing mainly for value addition and import substitution
Market development for inputs and outputs through Public/private sector
partnerships
iii. Sustainable Agricultural Land and Water Management
Sustainable agricultural land management
Sustainable agricultural water management and irrigation development through
the Green Belt Initiative (GBI)
Sustainable management of the effects of climate change
iv. Technology Generation and Dissemination
Results and market oriented research on priority technology needs and provision
of technical and regulatory services
Efficient farmer-led extension and training services
v. Institutional Strengthening and Capacity Building
Strengthening public management systems
Capacity building of the public and private sectors
vi. Cross-cutting Issues
HIV prevention and AIDS impact mitigation
-HIV related morbidity and mortality attrition minimised
-Enhanced resilience and household coping mechanisms
-HIV infection risks and vulnerabilities reduced
Gender equality and empowerment
- Gender disparities reduced
- Enhanced capacity of youth, women and men.
The report provides highlights of activities implemented for the period July 2014 to June, 2015,
resources which were available, expenditure during the reporting period, challenges faced and
the way forward.
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2.0 FUNDING EXPENDITURE
ASWAp-SP Funding Status
The ADD in general had a total budget allocation amounting to MK329,445,712 and only
MK147,329,959 was funded representing 45% of the total budget. Refer to Table 2 for the breakdown of
the figures per cost centre.
Table 2: Funding Expenditure ASWAp -SP
Cost Centre
Budget First
Quarter
Second
quarter
Total
Expenditure
Percentage Balance
LADD MU 102, 741, 600 18,017,639 18,000,020 36,017,659 46% 55,347,941
Lilongwe
West 62,685,667 9,000,000 15,852,440 24,852,440 40% 37,833,227
Lilongwe East 41,790,445 6,000,000 12,234,960 18,234,960 44% 23,555,485
Dedza 62,228,000 12,445,600. 18,325,200 30,770,800 49% 31,457,200
Ntcheu 60,000,000 12,200,000 13,968,100 26168100 44% 33,831,900
TOTAL 329,445,712 57,663,239 89,666,720 147,329,959 45% 182,025,753
SAPP Funding Status
The ADD MU was allocated the sum of MK41, 824,875 for the financial year. The ADD managed to
utilize all of the allocated finances by June, 2015. Lilongwe East and West were allocated a total of
MK171, 422,032.20 but only MK78, 436,070.01 was utilized representing 46 percent expenditure. The
total ADD expenditure was then at 67 percent. Table 3 shows detailed financial allocation, funding and
expenditure per the three cost centres.
Table 3: SAPP Financial Status
Cost Centre Budget Funding Expenditure
Balance on
Budget
% of
Expenditure
ADD MU 41,824,875.0 41,824,875.0 41,824,875.0 0 100.0
Lilongwe East 71,294,125.6 34,532,000.0 34,532,000.0 36,762,125.6 48.4
Lilongwe West 102,853,333.8 43,904,070.0 43,904,070.0 58,949,263.8 42.7
Total 215,972,334.4 120,260,945.0 120,260,945.0 95711389.36 67.0
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3.0 STAFFING SITUATION
The staff situation in the ADD is presented in the subsequent tables according to different departments in
the ADD.
Table 4: Land Resources staffing position
Cost
Center
Post Establishment Filled Vacant Comment
ADD MU CLRCO 1 1 0
PLRCO 1 0 1 resign
SLRCO 1 1 0
Chief Draughtsman 1 0 1
Senior Draughtsman 1 1 0 .
Draughtsman 2 1 1
Lilongwe LRCO 2 1 1
SALRCO 2 2 0
Dedza LRCO 2 1 1
SALRCO 2 1 1
Ntcheu LRCO 1 1 0
SALRCO 1 1 0
Table 5: ADD Extension Staffing Situation
COST
CENTER
POST GRADE ESTABL
ISHMEN
T
FILLED VACAN
T
REMARKS
LILONGW
E MU
CAEO P5 1 1 0 Filled
PEMO P 7 1 1 0 Officer currently at
DAES
PATO P 7 1 1 0 Officer on study
leave
PWPO P 7 1 0 1
PFNO P 7 1 1 0
SFBMO P 8 1 1 0 On month to month
NEO P O 1 0 1 Taken care by N.
Semu
(FNO grade I)
NSO P O 1 0 1 Taken care by A.
Sanyila (FNO grade
I)
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ACO P O 1 1 0
Radio
Officer
T O 1 0 1 Taken care by
Andiseni (AEDO
grade K)
Maintenance
Officer
TO 1 0 1 Taken care by W.
Maluwa (AEDO
grade K)
LADD
STC
Principal 1 1 1 0
Farm
Manager
1 1 0 1
Cook III 1 1 0
Boarding
Master
III 1 0 1 Taken care by L.
Kamtongo (grade K)
DISTRICT
S
ADO P6 5 4 1 Dedza West is
vacant
AADO P7 5 3 2 Lilongwe East &
Dedza West are
vacant
EMO PO 5 4 1 Dedza West is
vacant
FBMO PO 5 4 1 Dedza West is
vacant
FNO PO 5 4 1 Dedza West is
vacant
AGRESSO PO 5 3 2 Lilongwe East and
Dedza West are
vacant
DACO PO 3 2 1
Principal PO 5 3 2 All RTCs care taken
by AEDCs
Deputy
Principal
K 5 0 5 Taken care by
AEDOs
Farm
Manager
K 5 0 5 Taken care by
AEDOs except
Ntcheu by AEDC
AEDC PO/CT
O
36 34 2 4 caretaking RTC
Principals; 1 as SMS
and 2 as Farm
Manager
AEDO TO 596 430 215 5 care taker as SMS
4 at RTC , 6 as
AEDCs
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Table 6: Crops Department Staffing Position
COST
CENTER
POST INCUMBENT GRAD
E
NO. OF
ESTABL
ISHED
POSTS
NUMBE
R
FILLED
NUMB
ER
VACA
NT
REMARK
S
LADD
MU
D.C O O.M. Chirwa P5 1 1 0
PAO (Crop
Prot.)
N. Nyalugwe P7 1 1 0
PAO
(Cereals)
R.Kasambwe P7 1 1 0
PAO (Cotton) W.L. Mussa P7 1 1 0
PAO
(Tobacco)
A.B. Zidana P7 1 1 0 The Body
is at Head
quarters
PAO(Horticul
ture)
G.Chiwosi P7 1 1 0
LILONG
WE
WEST
CPO(Horticul
ture)
J.Mtengezo PO 1 1 0
CPO(Horticul
ture)
A. Phiri CTO 1 1 0 The Body
is at Head
quarters
CPO(Crop
Protection)
B.Elifasi PO 1 1 0
CPO(Cereals) T. Mangani PO/C
TO
1 1 0
CPO(Tobacco
)
I. Kanyenda PO/C
TO
1 1 0
CPO (Farm
Mech)
PO/C
TO
1 0 1
CPO(Legume
s)
F.C.Msowoya PO 1 1 0
CPO(Legume
s)
PO/C
TO
1 0 1
LILONG
WE
EAST
CPO (FM) C.M.Phiri PO 1 1 1
CPO
(Tobacco)
I.Kanyenda CPO 1 1 0
CPO
(Legumes)
A.Kamala PO 1 1 0
CPO
(Cereals)
C.T.Bomba PO 1 1 0
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DEDZA CPO
(Cereals)
J. Mtewa CTO 1 1 0
CPO(Crop
Protection)
A.Dzuunde PO 1 1 0
CPO (Farm
Mech)
A.Chikankheni PO 1 1 0
CPO(Legume
s)
A.Makumba PO 1 1 0 The body
is at Head
quarters
NTCHE
U
CPO(Cereals) PO 1 0 1
CPO(Horticul
ture)
E.Phiri CTO 1 1 0
CPO (Crop
Prot.)
J.Malunga CTO 1 1 0
CPO(Tobacco
)
C.Kachokam’
manja
PO 1 1 0
CPO(Farm
Mech)
COP(Legume
s
Table 7: Irrigation Services Division Staffing Situation
4.0 GENERAL WEATHER DESCRIPTION
The 2014/15 season was characterized by delayed onset of rains and prolonged dry spells in the
month of March, 2015. Distribution was good from the onset up to early February when dry
Centre Established posts Grade
No of
posts
Filled
posts
Vacant
posts Remarks
Lilongwe ISD Chief Irrigation Officer F 1 1 0 At MU
Principal Irrigation Officer G 4 0 4 1 at MU, 3 districts
Senior Irrigation Engineer H 7 1 6 3 MU, 3 districts
Senior Irrigation Agronomist H 4 1 3 1 MU, 3 district
Irrigation Engineer I 6 5 1 2 per district
Irrigation Agronomist I 6 6 0 2 per district
Assistant Irrigation Engineer K 12 7 5 4 per district
Assistant Irrigation Agronomist K 20 6 14 6 LL, 7 DZ and 7 NU
60 27 33 1 JOVC
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spells started up to early March, 2015. The dry spells significantly reduced the expected yields.
The major crops affected included maize, rice, groundnuts, cotton and tobacco. Effective
planting rains with good distribution came in the final week of December, 2014.
The ADD recorded annual mean rainfall of 810.7mm in 43 rainy days which was less than same
time last season (2013/2014) which recorded 883.7mm in 53 rainy days. For details on Rainfall
Situation refer to Figure 1 below.
Figure 1: Rainfall Distribution for 2014/15 versus 2013/14 season
4.1 Effects of Weather on Crop Production
Despite late onset of rains there was good rainfall distribution which resulted in good crop and
pasture establishment and development. However, high intensities of rainfall in January, 2015
led to floods and wash-aways which greatly occurred in Ntcheu and Dedza. The dry spells
experienced from mid - February to last week of March, 2015 significantly affected crops. Some
crops dried up while other crops went into forced maturity
5.0 FOOD SITUATION
The ADD had 848,603 farming households out of which 19,050 did not have food of their own
representing 2.2% compared to 8,001 (1.0% ) of total households same time last season. Refer to
Table 8 below for details on food situation.
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Table 8: Food Situation as at 30th June, 2015
DISTRICT/ADD 2014/2015 SEASON 2013/2014 SEASON
Total FF FHH
without
food
% FHH
without
food
Total FF FF
without
food
% FF without
food
Lilongwe West 269,554 5,881 2.2 264,891 4,799 1.8
Lilongwe East 178,216 2,140 1.2 175,613 1,521 0.9
Dedza 242,519 7,096 2.9 242,519 1,195 0.5
Ntcheu 158,314 3,933 2.5 159,027 486 0.3
ADD 848,603 19,050 2.2 842,050 8,001 1.0
5.1 Coping mechanisms
The following were coping mechanisms for the farming households, families without food of
their own:
Casual labour in exchange for food or cash.
Food transfers from neighbours and relatives
Buying maize from different selling points through cash realized from the following
among other sources
Sales of craft work such as mats, bamboo baskets and pottery in Golomoti, Mtakataka in
Dedza, Sharpe vale, Bilira in Ntcheu Districts.
Selling fresh dimba crops, vegetables and fruits.
Sales of charcoal and firewood.
5.2 Relief Food Aid Programmes
There were relief food issued by WFP, World Vision, Nkhoma synod, Nkhoma Orphan Care,
Tiwalere and Good Neighbours. The target beneficiaries were orphans and the vulnerable hit by
either floods or dry spells. Refer to Appendix 4 for details.
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5.3 Prevailing major crop prices
Prices for major crops were stabilizing on the market due to availability of the commodity while
those of livestock species and products were higher than last season at the same time. Table 9
below illustrates ranges of price for major crops in the ADD respectively.
Table 9: Prevailed prices for major food commodities (crops)
Current Price 2014/15 Season Price range same time last
season 2013-2014
Producer
(MK)
Consumer
(MK)
ADD Price
Range
Maize/Kg 80 – 100 80 - 110 80 - 110 80 -130
Beans/Kg 180 – 400 200 - 350 180 - 400 450 - 500
Rice/Kg 280 – 350 380 - 450 280 - 450 330 - 450
Potato/Kg 80 – 130 100 - 200 80 - 200 120 - 140
Cassava/Kg 37 – 48 40 – 90 37 -95 25 - 50
Groundnuts/Kg 350 – 400 380 - 450 350 - 450 380 - 450
Soya bean/Kg 150 – 180 200 - 250 150 - 250 180 - 350
6.0 FARM INPUT SITUATION
6.1 Crop Input Uptake and Availability
Farm inputs were available in different outlets such as ADMARC, SFFRFM, Farmers World,
Chipiku, Kulima Gold, NASFAM, Yara Malawi, Export Trading and various agro-dealers. The
ADD registered decreases in the uptake of NPK, Urea, CAN, D-Compound, Super-D, Sulphate
of Ammonia and CAN by 39%, 39%,3%, 26%, 72% and 52% respectively due to withdrawal of
MERDEF loans and contracts by tobacco companies. Cotton seed uptake also decreased by 52%
as hybrid maize seed and soya seed uptake remained the same as last season. However, the ADD
has registered increased uptake of CG7, OPV maize and beans by 14%, 22% and 7%
respectively.
6.2 Livestock input
Several programmes/projects and NGOs continued to assist the ADD with procurement of
animals for low resource farmers with a view of reducing poverty through increased animal
production and broadening ownership. These included CADECOM, Concern Universal, Inter-
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Aide, World Vision International, IRLADP, FIDP, CARE Malawi and DAHLD - (Bwemba
Hatchery) among others. Total numbers of different animal species issued by these
programmes/projects were 1618 local goats, 21 dairy heifers, 59 pigs, 22600 Black Australorp
chickens and 96 Ducks. Consequently, construction and renovation of kholas were intensified in
the ADD.
6.3 Farm Input Subsidy Programme (FISP)
The ADD received 276,000 coupons for 2014/2015 and the same as last season, 2013/14. Refer
to Table 10 for details on Farm Input Subsidy Programme (FISP).
Table 10: Number of Farming Households and Beneficiaries per District
DISTRICT NO. OF FARMING
HOUSEHOLDS
NO.OF BENEFICIARIES
2013/2014 2014/2015 2013/2014 2014/2015
Lilongwe West 264,891 269,554 82,514 82,514
Lilongwe East 175,613 178,216 56,286 56,286
Dedza 242,519 242,519 73,700 73,700
Ntcheu 159,027 158,314 63,500 63,500
LADD TOTAL 842,050 848,603 276,000 276,000
7.0 PEST AND DISEASES
7.1 Crop Pests
During the reporting period, the ADD was affected by armyworms, stalk borers, white grabs,
aphids, elegant grasshoppers, boll worms, beetles , cutworms just to mention a few. These
notable crop pests are reported Table 11 below:
Table 11: Pests in Lilongwe ADD
Crop Type of pest Extent of Damage
Maize Army worm, stalk borer, white grabs,
cut worms, termites, white grabs and
wire worms.
Army worms were reported in Ntcheu
and Dedza. The attack was mild to
severe. The other pests were reported in
all districts and the attack was also mild.
Tobacco Aphids, leaf eaters, elegant
grasshoppers.
Attack was mild in all districts
Roots and tubers Aphids, leaf eaters, cut worms and
beetles, green spider might, mealy
bug.
Minor
Pulses and Aphids, leaf eaters, and bean beetles Minor
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legumes
Cotton Aphids, Leaf Eaters and Jassids and
red spider mite, red bollworms
Moderate
Paprika Cut worms, aphids Minor
Fruits and
vegetables
Cut worms, termites Aphids, leaf
eaters, leaf rollers. Caterpillars
Minor
7.2 Crop Diseases
Notable crop disease was maize streak virus in both irrigated and rain fed maize. Refer to Table
12 below for details on notable crop diseases.
Table 12:Crop Diseases in Lilongwe ADD
Crop Type of Disease District Remark
Maize Maize streak virus All districts Mild attack in all EPAS
Tobacco Bushy top All districts Mild attack in all EPAS
Roots and tubers Cassava Mosaic Virus
& Bacterial wilt
Ntcheu Mild attack
Fruits & vegetables Early blight Ntcheu Mild attack
7.2.1 Control of Crop Pests and Diseases
The attack by these pests and diseases were mild such that they did not significantly affected
crop yield. Farmers were advised to apply pesticides like Dithane, Carbaryl and Dimethoate to
control the pests as well as follow recommended cultural practices.
7.3 Livestock Parasite
Parasites such as worms, ticks and mange attacked cattle, goats, sheep, pigs and poultry in the
ADD during the reporting period. For details on the different classes and number of animals
attacked, refer to Table 13.
Table 13: Type of parasites and number of animals affected
District Species Parasites No of animals
Affected
No. of
animals
dead
EPAs Affected
Ntcheu Cattle Worms 38724 0 Mild attack in all EPAs
Ticks 46991 0 Mild attack in all EPAs
Pigs Worms 59894 0 Heavy attack in all EPAs
Mange 48726 0 Heavy infestation of commercial
breeds in Manjawira, Nsipe and
Sharpvale EPAs.
Goats Worms 68515 0 Severe attack in all EPAs.
Poultry Worms 945822 0 Severe attack in all EPAs.
Sheep Worms 408 0 Severe attack in all EPAs.
Dedza Cattle Worms 1167 5 All EPAs
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Goats Worms 2994 53 All EPAs
Sheep Worms 270 2 All EPAs
Pigs Worms 3858 79 All EPAs
Rabbits Worms 489 67 All EPAs
Chickens Worms 22312 565 All EPAs
Dogs Worms 520 43 All EPAs
Pigs Mange 83 0 Lobi, Kabwazi, Kanyama,
Kaphuka.
Goats Mange 89 0 Mtakataka, Golomoti, Kanyama,
Kaphuka
Dogs Mange 346 30 All EPAs
Donkey Mange 16 0 Chafumbwa, Linthipe, Lobi
Lilongwe
East
Cattle Worms 97 0 Mild attack in all EPAs
Pigs Worms 702 10 Mild attack in all EPAs
Mange 22 0 Mild attack in all EPAs
Goats Worm 1029 0 Mild attack in all EPAs
Sheep Worms 11 0 Mild attack in all EPAs
Poultry Worms 1314 142 Mild attack in all EPAs
Lilongwe
West
Cattle Worms 117 0 Mild attack in all EPAs
Pigs Worms 225 0 Mild attack in all EPAs
Mange 88 0 Mild attack in all EPAs
Goats Worm 462 0 Mild attack in all EPAs
Sheep Worms 75 0 Mild attack in all EPAs
Poultry Worms 3197 0 Mild attack in all EPAs
7.4 Livestock diseases
Table 14: Type of diseases and number of animals affected
District Species Disease No. of Animals
affected
No. of animals
dead
Affected EPAs
Ntcheu
Goats ORF 87636 49 All EPAs
Goats Pneumonia 32189 97 All EPAs
Chicken NCD 66327 64544 All EPAs
Coccidiosis 2214 145 All EPAs
Dedza
Pigs 23 6 Lobi, Kabwazi, Linthipe,
Bembeke, Kanyama.
Cattle
Reproductive
disorders
(Dystokia)
41 14 Linthipe, Lobi, Golomoti,
Chikafumbwa.
Goats 49 2 Golomoti
Cattle
Mastitis 43 4 Chafumbwa Lobi,
Linthipe,Kaphuka,Golomoti
TBD 1779 59 Chafumbwa, Lobi,
Linthipe, Kanyama,
Bembeke Golomoti.
NCD 36433 36433 All EPAs
Suspected 22759 14938 All EPAs
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Chicken Gumboro
Coccidiosis 1228 126 All EPAs
Lilongwe
East
Cattle ECF 26 0 Chiwamba and Mpenu
Anaplasmosis 3 0 Chitsime
Goats ORF 292 19 All EPAs
Chicken NCD 2113 1936 Chigonthi EPA (Area 25)
Coccidiosis 992 86 ALL EPAs
Cattle ECF 78 6 Ming’ongo, Mpingu,
Chileka and Ukwe
Lilongwe
West
Anaplasmosis 11 3 Demera, Mlomba, Mitundu
and Malingunde
Chicken NCD 36295 34627 All EPAs
Coccidiosis 1645 189 All EPAs
Goats ORF 618 12 All EPAs
7.4.1 Livestock Disease and Parasite control
Surveillance activities on livestock disease and parasite control were intensified and that
contributed to a considerable reduction in major parasite and disease outbreaks in the ADD.
Despite this situation, the ADD registered increases in the population of all classes of livestock.
Some of the interventions included the following:
Treatments and Vaccinations against common major disease;
Construction of improved and recommended kholas;
Tick control through dipping, spraying, use of pour-ons and tick grease;
Awareness meetings with livestock owners;
De-worming; and
Improved nutrition.
8.0 NGOS ACTIVE IN THE ADD
During the reporting period, the ADD had a number of NGOs participating in the agriculture
sector in various areas of interventions. For the details of the NGOs and the EPAs including their
areas of interventions refer to Annex 1.
9.0 ACTIVITIES IMPLEMENTED DURING IN 2014/15
9.1 MONITORING AND EVALUATION
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Conducted 2 out of annual target of 1 joint supervisory visits to all districts
Conducted 1 out of annual target of 4 quarterly review meetings
Compiled 4 out of annual target of 1 quarterly reports
Prepared and submitted three annual workplans and budget for ORT, SAPP and
ASWAp-SP
9.2 LAND RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND EDUCATION
9.2.1 Area under soil fertility improvement and agro-forestry technologies
increased
The major activities carried out were manure making and application and agro forestry nursery
establishment.
9.2.2 Manure making and application
The ADD is promoting several methods of compost manure making such as pit, box, chinese,
and bokashi. The ADD managed to make 683,343 heaps/pits of compost manure against the
target of 664,100 for the reporting period in question. This represents 103% achievement. A total
34,297 hectares were applied with manure during the same period. The manure making and
application involved 119,186 and 124,242 famers respectively.
Manure application in Chilaza EPA in Lilongwe district and Khola manure curing in Ntcheu district,
98,232 farmers incorporated crop residue on 56,899 hectares during the same period representing
88% of the annual target.
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9.2.3 Agro-forestry tree out-planting
The main activity undertaken was establishment of agro-forestry nurseries and out planting of
seedlings. Establishment of 859 nurseries against target of 834 and rising of 2,649,414 seedlings
were reported during the reporting period in question.
Agroforestry Nursery in Nyanja EPA in LL and Under Sowing in Dedza District.
9.2.4 Rainwater harvesting technologies developed and promoted
During the reporting period in question the ADD focused on promotion of in situ rain water
harvesting technologies which among others included infiltration pits and swales
Cumulatively 731 pits against a target of 1671 were dug during the reporting period. A total of
542 swales with a total length of 8,125m were constructed in all the three districts during the
same period with an involvement of 3,193 farmers.
9.2.5 Area under Conservation Farming Increased
The department intensified efforts in promoting conservation farming and it achieved 1,543
hectares under conservation agriculture. The ADD has also managed to achieve 560 ha, 179 ha
and 5,562 ha on reduced tillage, pit planting and mulching respectively since July 2014. The
achievement takes into consideration efforts made by Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO)
and donor funded projects.
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CA and manure demonstration in Mitundu EPA (Left) and Mulching in Chiwamba EPA (Right)
Cover crop (cowpea) in Dedza district
9.2.6 Area under soil and water conservation increased
Marker ridge construction and ridge realignment registered 1,379 ha and 1,566 ha respectively.
This represents 54% and 61% achievement respectively. Other activities complementing contour
ridging included raised foot path construction and box ridging registered 142.97 km and 11,290
ha respectively.
9.2.7 Extension staff capacity in LRC improved
During the period under review, a total of 604 male and 885 female field staff were trained in
various technologies. These included 96 M and 410 F staff on rain water harvesting, 228 M and
114 F staff on conservation agriculture, 94 M and 289 F staff on soil fertility improvement, and
186 M and 72 F staff on soil and water conservation.
9.2.8 Farmer knowledge and skills in LRC improved
9.2.8.1 Farmer training
In total 693 training sessions involving 104,540 farmers were conducted during the reporting
period and they included 144 sessions on conservation agriculture, 125 on rainwater harvesting,
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235 on soil fertility improvement and 189 on soil and water conservation. The trainings covered
topics such as contour ridging, manure making and application, digging of swales, pit planting,
mulching, and reduced tillage among others.
9.2.8.2 Demonstrations
A total of 1,840 demonstrations were mounted, 354 on rainwater harvesting, 658 on conservation
agriculture, 505 on soil fertility improvement and 323 on soil and water conservation with
35,098 farmers participating.
In addition, 120 field days were also conducted during the reporting period with a total of 24,881
farmers participating
9.2.8.3 Campaign Meetings: To promote the department’s activities, all districts carried out
campaign meetings in activities such as manure making and use, conservation farming and
others. A total of 440 meetings were conducted with 39,505 farmers participating.
The ADD conducted 54 environmental lectures involving 7,080 participants and it also managed
to form 39 environmental education clubs during the reporting period.
Left: Demonstration on marker ridge construction and use of a line level in Malingunde EPA; Right:
Field day in Chitekwere EPA- Demonstrating some of rainwater harvesting technologies
9.3 ANIMAL HEALTH AND LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT
In pursuit of animal health and livestock development, the ADD undertook the following during
the reporting period: pasture and fodder development; supplementary feeding; artificial
insemination; animal census (APES); dairy production. More information is outlined in the
sections hereunder.
9.3.1 Pasture and Fodder Crops
During the reporting period, 323.87ha of new pastures were established totaling to 1158.7 ha.
The ADD’s average was 0.16ha/farmer. Bunda College and ICRAF play a major role in
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distribution of pasture seed. Next year’s target is to reach 0.2 ha/farmer although the
recommended is 0.4ha/farmer
Table 15: Pasture and Fodder Crops
Pasture Annual Target
(Hectare)
Establishment Total
OLD NEW
Napier 600 612.54 108.82 721.36
Rhodes 300 105.05 70.6 175.65
Leucaena 50 49.81 53.18 102.99
Silver Leaf 9 9.86 31.7 41.56
Ntchisi Pan 17 4.28 12.06 16.34
Others 16 53.29 47.51 100.8
TOTAL 992 834.83 323.87 1158.7
9.3.2 Supplementary Feeding
Feeds that were preserved and conserved from July 2014 to June, 2015. Madea, Crops residues
and homemade ration surpassed the targets as shown in Table 16.
Table 16: Feed quantities achieved
Supplementary Used Quantity (Kgs) Achieved to Date
June, 2015
No. of
Farmers Annual
Target
July, 2014
Madea 175000 4947 237862 375
Crop Residues 110000 78100 317015 445
Dairy Marsh 150000 345 31625 156
Home Made Ration 85200 100 128356 149
Molasses 50000 0 76 5
Minerals 2050 134 1879 185
Others 10000 0 225 46
9.3.3 Herd Population Statistics
There was 11.3% increase in number of animals during the period of focus mostly due to births
and transfers in. Refer to Table 17 for more information on the herd population and statistics.
Table 17: Herd population and statistics
MONTH COWS NEIFERS N/C B/C BULLS TOTAL
JULY 2014 2232 14128 1102 1163 267 6192
JUNE 2015 2974 1589 1045 999 286 6893
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9.3.4 Dairy Farmers and Animal Population
The total population of farmers with Dairy cattle is 2415 of which 941 are female farmers thus
translating to 40% which is close to 50% of women participation in dairy activities. The average
number of dairy animals in the ADD still remains 2 per household.
Table 18: Total Dairy farmers and animal population
MONTH MALE FEMALE TOTAL DAIRYHERD
July, 2014 1536 1131 2667 6192
June, 2015 1474 941 2415 6893
9.3.5 Milk Production and Sales Increased
The ADD’s average milk production per cow per day has increased with 49% from 8.3 litres in
July, 2014 to 12.4 litres in June, 2015. There are 5 Milk Bulking Groups (MBGs) with upright
fledges as their cooling facilities and most of their milk is sold to Lilongwe Dairy and Malawi
Dairy Industry (MDI).
Those without cooling facilities, most of the milk are sold locally. The price of milk was
increased twice during the year from K110 to K130 and from K130 to K135 for Lilongwe Dairy
and from K130 to K140 per litre for MDI. Though the processors have increased the price of
milk, this is still lower side considering the cost of feeds and drugs.
Table 19: Milk Production and Sales in the ADD
VARIBLES JULY 2014 JUNE 2015
Number of Farmers 1156 977
Cows in Milk 1104 719
Production(Litres) 284372 276282
Average Milk Production Per Cow Per Day 8.3 12.4
9.3.6 Artificial Insemination (AI)
Source of semen and liquid nitrogen was Crempa. The ADD has a total of 26 AI Technicians.
Out of these only 16 have AI guns and flasks. In terms of mobility only 12 have bicycles and 2
old motorcycles.
Performance Monitoring July 2014 Total to Date
No of Cows/Heifers reported on heat 34 515
No of Cows/Heifers served 9 289
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No of Cows/Heifers with repeats 2 68
No of calves Born 22 143
No of calves weaned 14 135
No of straws used 11 370
No of straws wasted 1 4
No of calves reported dead 7
9.3.7 Natural Services
Under natural circumstances a total of 81 animals were served by bulls during the year. The
figure is under reported because our supervisory visits revealed that Dzaonewekha Milk Bulking
group in Dedza, Chimwemwe Bulking Group in Ntcheu and Lilongwe Bridge in Lilongwe East
RDP are currently served by bulls as no AI services were conducted due to various reasons such
as lack of farmer AI Technicians, lack of AI equipment and owing outstanding loan to Crempa.
9.3.8 Pregnant Diagnosis
During the year 367 animals were presented for pregnancy-diagnosis, 272 became positive
representing 74% conception rate. Table . shows the reported on pregnant diagnosis in the ADD.
Table 20: Pregnant Diagnosis
Class Number Presented Number Positive Number Negative
Cows/Heifers 367 272 95
TOTAL 367 272 95
Supervisory Visits to MBGs: During the year, the ADD and Veterinary Headquarter
backstopped dairy activities at Chimwemwe Milk Bulking group in Ntcheu, Chitsanzo,
Dzaonewekha and Magomero in Dedza, Mkwinda, Nathenje, Machite, Lilongwe Bridge and
Nkhweza Milk Bulking group in Lilongwe East RDP.
Meetings: The following meetings were done; Dairy Stakeholders; second liquid nitrogen
meeting involving Veterinary Headquarter and FIDIP; and conducted with AVOs on unified
Dairy Reporting system.
9.3.9 Challenges for Animal and Livestock Development Services
The following challenges were encountered in delivery of Animal Health and Livestock
Development services included: Unreliable source of dairy animals; high costs of feeds and
drugs; poor prices and late payments; inadequate Artificial Insemination services; poor bulking
group leadership; inadequate transport especially frontline staff; poor staffing levels; and poor
feeding.
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9.4 CROPS DEVELOPMENT AND PROTECTION
9.4.1 Farm Input Availability and Uptake
Generally, chemical fertilizers were available in all selling depots in the ADD. However, the
ADD registered a decrease in the uptake of NPK, Urea, CAN, D-Compound, Super-D, Sulphate
of Ammonia and CAN by 39%, 39%,3%, 26%, 72% and 52% respectively due to with-drawl of
MERDEF loans and contracts by tobacco companies.
For Farm Input Subsidy Programme, the ADD administered 276,000 coupons to 276,000
beneficiaries.
9.4.2 Crop Protecion
9.4.2.1 Army Worm Traps and Sprayers
The ADD in total has 169 Army Worm Traps placed in various areas of the ADD. 15 army
worm traps are under community army worm monitoring groups (Lilongwe 6, Dedza 5 and
Ntcheu 4) and rest under the supervision of front line staff in various EPAs and sections. The
ADD was also issued with 110 sprayers for migratory pest control. The sprayers were issued to
each district as follows: Lilongwe District (57), Dedza District (30), Ntcheu (21) and ADD MU
(2).
9.4.3 Up-Scaling Cotton Production and Marketing
Lilongwe ADD started participating in cotton up scaling programme since 2011/12 season and
the programme has proceeded to the 2014/15 season. In the 2014/2015 season, cotton has been
grown in traditional areas (Ntcheu & Dedza) of the ADD. A total of 12,241 farmers registered
against a target of 15,500 farmers for the 2014/15 growing season.
Registration exercise was completed by 30th October 2014. The ADD failed to finish the exercise
timely due to Farm Input Subsidy Programme activities that were concurrently taking place with
the cotton programme.
Both areas for cotton and number of registered growers went down by 27%. This was mainly due
to poor prices for seed cotton offered by ginners in 2013 – 2014 growing season. For details refer
to Table 21 below.
Table 21: Cotton Farmer Registration Summary
District
Farmer Registration
2014-15 Season
Farmer Registration
2013 – 2014 Season
No. Farmers Ha No. Farmers Ha
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Ntcheu 10,621 6,960 14,754 8,839
Dedza 1,620 1,657 2,058 2,996
Add Total 12,241 8,617 16,812 11,835
9.4.4 Farm Mechanization Programme
9.4.4.1 Concrete Silos and Metallic Silos
During the period, the ADD maintained 4 concrete silos (3 in Ntcheu District ie 1 in Manjawira
EPA, 1in Bilira EPA and 1in Kandeu EPA, 1 in Dedza District in Bembeke EPA. In total the
ADD has 17 concrete silos which are individually and communually used.
There is a total of 134 metallic silos (individuals and communal) that are currently being used in
the ADD.
9.4.4.2 Tractor Hire
Lilongwe Agriculture Development Division received 10 tractors (four, 90 HPs, four, 75 Hps
and two , 60 Hips) and implements. The ADD has a total of 110 work oxen, 41 ploughs, 25
ridgers and 213 draught animal handlers. A total of 171.52ha ploughing, harrowing 75.11
hectares, ridging 23.9hectares and ripping 7hectares was achieved. Revenue amounting to MK1,
965,980.00 was collected. Refer to table 22 below for details on tractor inventory.
Table 22: Inventory of Tractor Hire Scheme
District Tractors Disc
ploughs
Ridgers Harrows Trailers Shellers Planters
Lilongwe MG 963 AE
MG 112 AE
2 2 2 1 2 1
Dedza MG 962 AE
MG 993 AE
2 2 2 1 2 1
Ntcheu MG 992 E MG
977 AE
2 2 2 1 2 1
MU MG 104 AF
MG 971 AE
MG 987 AE
MG 105 AF
4 4 4 3 3 0
9.4.4.3 Oxenisation Scheme
Refer to Table 23 below for inventory details of oxenisation scheme.
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Table 23: Oxenisation Inventory
DISTRICT OXEN/IMPLEMENTS AVAILABLE OXEN/IMPLEMENTS REQUIRED
No. of
Oxen
Ox-
cart
Chain
s
Plough
s
Ridger
s
Oxe
n
Ox-
Cart
Chain
s
Plough
s
Ridger
s
Lilongwe
West 12 0 3 11 1 6 7 5 2 8
Lilongwe
East 28 0 0 9 1 0 8 13 4 12
Dedza 52 0 4 20 7 2 11 21 10 20
Ntcheu 18 0 0 10 7 8 10 14 5 10
ADD TOTAL 110 0 7 50 16 16 36 53 21 50
9.5 EXTENSION SERVICES
Activities implemented in line with Extension service delivery are summarized in the sections
that follow:
9.5.1 Extension Methodologies
Conducted 8 District Agriculture Committee (DAC) meeting on District Agriculture
Extension Service System (DAESS)
The ADD held 25 District Agricultural Extension Coordinating Committee (DAECC)
meetings on DAESS
Carried out 17 District Stakeholder Panel (DSP) meeting (218 Male; 156 Female)
The ADD conducted 99 Area Stakeholder Panel (ASP)
Carried out 3965 Village Agriculture Committee (VAC) meetings on DAESS,
Conducted 3, 2, 38 and 727 trainings on organization and management for DAECC, DSP,
ASP and VACS respectively
Conducted training of DAES structures on gender, HIV and AIDS mainstreaming. 1
DAC, 1 DAECC, 1 DSP, 7 ASPs and 180 VACs were trained
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Trained 128, 128, 128, and 97 staff on leadership, clusters & mndandanda, model village
and agriculture resource centres respectively.
Mounted 1093 harmonized demonstrations
Mounted 5416 On Farm Demonstrations
Conducted 13 GHA responsive PRAs in model villages and 22 model villages were
implementing GHA responsive action plans
A total of 1349 clusters and 145 mndandandas were established
A total of 5716 lead farmers were trained on communication and facilitation skills
A total of 35400 farmers were trained on different specific technologies
A total of 661 field days were conducted
4 farmer tours were conducted
A total of 28 staff were trained on management of resource centres and 25 resource
centres were established.
16 young farmer groups were formed and trained.
9.5.2 Agribusiness
14 staff were trained on farmer field school
19 farmer field schools were established
4 cooperatives and 2 associations were trained
1 agriculture fair was conducted
1 area specific gross margin was produced
16 staff were oriented on farmer business school
19 farm business schools were established
59 staff were trained on market oriented farm planning and management
Conducted 2 agriculture fairs
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9.5.3 Food and Nutrition
9296 farmers were trained on nutrition and HIV
73 staff were trained on nutrition and HIV
25 food recipes were developed
1686 households were practicing integrated homestead farming
Conducted 26 food displays
67 staff were trained in dietary diversification food processing and utilization
16185 farmers were trained in dietary diversification food processing and utilization
9.5.4 Agriculture Gender Roles Support Services
2 vulnerable farmer groups were trained in IGP organization and management
26 vulnerable farmer groups were involved in IGP
4 vulnerable farmer groups were linked to markets
A total of 24 staff were trained on GHA responsive PRA tools
15 workplace committees were trained and they were functional
A total of 16 staff and 602 farmers were trained on gender, HIV/AIDS and agricultural
production
A total of 1097 lead farmers were trained on gender, HIV and AIDS mainstreaming
9.5.5 Agriculture Communication
Organized 6 radio listening clubs
10606 various IEC materials were distributed
4 technical messages were developed
A total of 3 mobile unit campaigns were conducted
A total of 4 radio programmes were produced and aired
Challenges in Extension Services Delivery: Included the following; shortage of staff
especially at EPA level; erratic flow of funds; inadequate funding to conduct planned activities
especially on ORT; limited mobility due to inadequate transport at Management unit and district
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level; and inadequate knowledge of Agribusiness and nutrition activities among frontline staff is
affecting implementation of the activities.
Recommendations: (a) Identifying and training more lead farmers in specific technologies and
subject matter so that more farmers can be reached with technologies and extension messages.
This would bring about relief to the frontline staff; (b) Joint programming with other departments
and organizations to overcome mobility problems.
Issues requiring management action: (a) Consideration on procuring of more vehicles both at
ADD and districts; (b) The Ministry should look at ways of retaining staff especially AEDOs as
there is often high labor turn over consequently creating shortage of staff particularly at EPA
level; (c) Provision of adequate on the job training to reduce the knowledge gap by staff
9.6 IRRIGATION SERVICES DEVELOPMENT (ISD)
In 2014/15 Lilongwe Irrigation Services Development (ISD) implemented a number of
development projects such as Irrigation Rural Livelihoods and Agriculture Development
Programme (IRLADP), Rural Income Development Project (RIDP) and Climate Adaptation for
Rural Livelihood and Agriculture (CARLA).
9.6.1 Irrigation Rural Livelihoods and Agriculture Development Programme
(IRLADP)
The ISD implemented the sub-component of Input for Asset (IFA). Under input for assets
programme the ISD worked in 16 sites both under summer and winter IFA. The cumulative
targets were; 10 weirs, 5864m canal lining, 288 distribution structures and 2,576m of pipe
installation. Most of the works were still outstanding with an average achievement rate being at
74.1%. This was largely attributed to irregular and erratic funding which made construction
supervision very difficult.
9.6.2 Rural Infrastructure Development Project I (RIDP I)
The project is being implemented in Dedza district and the achievements registered are
highlighted in Table 24.
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Table 24: Progress under RIDP 1 activities
ID. Activity Output Targets Achievements Remarks
1 Feasibilty studies at
Bwanje dam site,
Tchanga, Chikoleza
and Mazame
Technical
Capacity of
Department of
Irrigation
Enhanced
5 5 The activities are still in
progress
2 Irrigation Scheme
Designs Produced for
Bwanje dam site,
Tchanga, Chikoleza
and Mazame
Technical
Capacity of
Department of
Irrigation
Enhanced
3 3 The activities are still in
progress, designs for
Bwanje were completed
3 Training in GPS and
total station
Technical
Capacity of
Department of
Irrigation
Enhanced
1 1 4 officers trained
4 Training in Irrigation
model design
software
Technical
Capacity of
Department of
Irrigation
Enhanced
1 1 3 Officers trained
9.6.3 Climate Adaptation for Rural Livelihood and Agriculture
(CARLA)
The project is being funded by AfDB and under the project Mgwirizano irrigation scheme has been
constructed in Mtakataka EPA.
9.6.4 Community Based Irrigation Management Project
The Community Based Irrigation Management is a project implemented by Japan International
Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Malawi in collaboration with Miyagi Prefectural Government and
Lilongwe Irrigation Services Division, Dedza District Irrigation Services.
The project office sends a volunteer irrigation personnel to Dedza district on a periodic contract basis.
The second JICA volunteer Mr. Tsukita Heideko, reported to the office in July 2013.
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The project purpose is that Irrigation Engineers in Dedza District and Lilongwe ISD acquire necessary
skills in Irrigation engineering planning, designing, construction, operation, maintenance, management
and rehabilitation of small scale irrigation schemes. In the reporting period, the project rehabilitated
2.5ha Mabwinja Irrigation Scheme. The works included weir rehabilitation, 12m pipe installation and
100m canal lining and plastering.
Pictures: the rehabilitated weir (l) and the lined and plastered canal- Mabwinja irrigation scheme
9.6.5 Physical implementation
The key outputs for the Irrigation Services Development (ISD) described in the Malawi Growth
Development Strategy II (MGDS II) include: construction of Irrigation schemes; maintenance of
irrigation schemes; and development of farmer organizations; and promotion of modern
irrigation technologies as highlighted below.
9.6.5.1 Construction of Irrigation scheme
Under construction of irrigation schemes, the total annual area targeted for new irrigation
schemes development in the ISD was 60 hectares. However, only 22.9 hectares were developed
under ORT in Ntcheu and Lilongwe districts using locally available materials and earth
canals.This was due to inadequate funding. Apart from construction of new schemes the ISD also
planned to upgraded and modernize 55 hectares of existing irrigation schemes and only managed
to upgraded and modernize 7.7 hectares.
9.6.5.2 Maintenance of irrigation schemes
The ISD targeted to maintain 49 hectares of irrigation schemes and out of these 12 hectares were
maintained during the reporting period. These works involved repairing of the lined canals, weirs
and distribution structures.
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Picture: Assessment of Maintenance requirements of hydraulic structures at Ngoni Scheme in
Lilongwe district
9.6.5.1 Development of farmer organizations
During the period under review, the ISD also undertook activities aimed at developing farmer
organizations as well as farmer empowerment. The ISD planned to form 12 farmer groups.
However, 3 groups were formed.7 Irrigation groups were trained and 273 farmers out of the
planned 3150 were trained the low achievement was due to inadequate funding.
9.6.5.2 Promotion of modern irrigation technologies
In order to promote modern irrigation technologies, the newly developed schemes comprised all
the technologies currently being promoted, that is, gravity fed based schemes, motorized pump
based as well as treadle pump based schemes. On motorized pumps, 155motorized pumps were
targeted to be distributed however, only 10 were distributed.155 motorized pumps were
earmarked for installation during the year. However, 5 pumps were installed during the period
under review.
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Pictures: Promotion of modern irrigation technologies- Treadle pump based Kanthenga (l) and
Motorised pump based Ukonde (r) irrigation schemes
On treadle pump technology, the target for the reporting period was to distribute 554 pumps but
only managed to distribute 62. The ISD planned to install 554 pumps but managed to install 62
pumps.
9.6.5.3 Cumulative irrigation status
During the reporting period, the total area under smallholder irrigation was 8133.2hectares. Out
of this amount 5810.2 hectares were under gravity, 217 hectares were under motorized pumps,
39 hectares were under treadle pumps and 2067 hectares were under watering can based
irrigation.
Table 25: Summary of breakdown per technology
Technology Number of
schemes
Total area
utilized for
irrigation, ha
Number of beneficiaries
Male Female Total
Gravity 1636 5810.2 13422 11135 24557
Motorised
pump
400 217 5608 4364 9972
Treadle
pumps
5530 39 25011 19030 44041
Watering can 3991 2067 19316 14371 33687
Total 11557 8133.2 62952 48643 112257
9.6.5.4 Gravity fed based Irrigation schemes
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Under the gravity fed based irrigation, two categories of water sources were used, the narrative
below gives the breakdown for this technology by water source category as well as by district.
Most of the schemes (1325) were diverting water direct from the rivers while 319 schemes were
using impoundments as water source. In terms of distribution, Dedza district had the highest
number of the river diversion schemes while Lilongwe district had the lowest number of schemes
under this technology.
Table 26: Summary of gravity fed irrigation schemes by water source
Technology Water source Number of
schemes
Area utilized for
irrigation, ha
Beneficiaries
Male Female Total
Gravity fed Stream/river 1325 5060.2 9851 8099 17950
Impoundments 319 750 3571 3036 6607
Total gravity 1644 5810.2 13422 11135 24557
Table 27: Summary of gravity fed by district
District Number of
schemes
Actual area
irrigated
Beneficiaries
Male Female Total
Ntcheu 522 2936 4710 3771 8481
Dedza 926 2392 7007 5877 12884
Lilongwe 196 482.2 1705 1487 3192
Total gravity 1644 5810.2 13422 11135 24557
9.6.5.5 Motorised pump based Irrigation schemes
Under the motorized pump based irrigation, streams/rivers were the mostly utilized water source
while the lake was the least utilized source. In terms of the distribution of these schemes,
Ntcheudistrict had the highest area utilizing this technology while Dedza district had the least
area utilising the technology. In total 217 hectares were being irrigated with 410 motorised
pumps installed benefiting 9972farmers.
Table 28: Summary of motorised pump based irrigation by water source
Technology Water source Number
of pumps
Area utilized for
irrigation, ha
Beneficiaries
Male Female Total
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Installed
Motorised
pump based
Impoundments 54 62 887 725 1612
Dam 62 10 905 605 1510
Shallow wells 44 5 603 531 1134
Stream based 232 140 2671 2073 4744
Lake 18 0 542 430 972
Totals 410 217 5608 4364 9972
Table 29: Summary of motorized pump based irrigation by district
District Number of
pumps
installed
Actual area
irrigated
Beneficiaries
Male Female Total
Ntcheu 105 117 1580 1328 2908
Dedza 176 25 2339 1782 4121
Lilongwe 129 75 1689 1254 2943
Total 410 217 5608 4364 9972
9.6.5.6 Treadle pump based Irrigation schemes
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The ISD promoted treadle pump irrigation technology during the reporting period and in total
5530 schemes had 14,996 treadle pumps installed. These pumps irrigated a total of 39 hectares
and benefited 44,041 smallholder farmers in the ISD.
In terms of the water sources utilized, the highest area was 16 hectares pumping from
streams/rivers while the lowest was from the lake. The treadle pump based schemes were highly
concentrated in Ntcheu district while Dedza district had the lowest area under treadle pump
irrigation. Tables 30 and 32 provide more details for this technology.
Table 30: Summary of treadle pump based irrigation by water source
Technology Water
source
Number of
schemes
Number of
pumps
Installed
Area (ha)
used irrig.
Beneficiaries
Male Female Total
Treadle
pump based
Shallow wells 3369 7437 9 12667 8816 21483
Impoundment 261 1186 9 2258 1905 4163
Dam 176 578 4 823 730 1553
Canalisation 178 656 1 1368 1087 2455
Lake 93 232 0 1470 975 2445
Stream 1453 4907 16 6417 5517 11942
Totals 5530 14996 39 25003 19030 44041
Table 31: Summary of Treadle pump based irrigation by district
District Number of
schemes
Number of
pumps
installed
Actual
area
irrigated
Beneficiaries
Male Female Total
Ntcheu 1559 5595 26 5913 5173 11086
Dedza 2233 6723 0 15369 10557 25926
Lilongwe 1738 2678 13 3729 3300 7029
Total 5530 14996 39 25003 19030 44041
9.6.5.7 Watering can based Irrigation schemes
A total of 2067 hectares were irrigated using watering cans. The largest area under this
technology was in Lilongwe district with 717 hectares and the lowest was in Dedza district with
650 hectares. Table 32 provides the details.
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Table 32: Summary of watering can based irrigation by district
District Number
of
schemes
Number
of cans
utilized
Actual
area
irrigated
Beneficiaries
Male Female Total
Ntcheu 1194 15964 700 5677 4621 10298
Dedza 1150 19976 650 5405 4370 9775
Lilongwe 1647 13619 717 8234 5380 13614
Total 3991 49559 2067 19316 14371 33687
9.6.5.8 ISD Implementation Challenges and Way forward
The following challenges were encountered during the implementation period: Unavailability of
treadle pump accessories (delivery pipes); low funding levels and delay in disbursement of
funds under projects like CARLA; inadequate funding for administration component in IFA and
LDF which is affecting supervision of construction works which in turn is impacting negatively
on workmanship; lack of capacity of newly employed staff members in technical issues; and lack
of resources to facilitate skills and knowledge transfer to colleagues at ISD level once selected
staffs have undergone training in new technologies.
The following were the suggested way forward:
Linking farmers to hardware shops selling the treadle pump accessories;
Expedite disbursement of funds under projects to implement activities timely;
Negotiate for increase of funding towards administration component in IFA and LDF
projects to ensure good workmanship; and
Lobby for funds to institute technical trainings to enhance capacity of newly employed
staff members in technical issues
10.0 SPECIAL PROGRAMMES/PROJECTS
10.1 CASSAVA/SWEET POTATO RESPONSE TO FLOODS PROGRAMME
In older to help households affected by flood, the ADD reserved ASWAp fund amount to MK
25,686,000.00 as flood response programme. MK 14,100,000.00 was channeled to district
assembles for procurement of cassava and sweet potato planting materials and MK
11,586,000.00 to ADD Mu for logistics and implementation of extension activities.
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All horticultural officers in the ADD and 5,881 farmers were trained in management of
cassava and sweet potato production by both staff from LADD and Chitedze agriculture
station.
The ADD procured 11875 bundles against the target of 14,418 cassava bundles
benefiting 253 households on 181ha of land.
In terms of sweet potato the ADD procured 10,595 bundles against a target of 10,760
bundles benefiting 1,233 households on 104.4 ha of land.
Challenges to Flood Response Programme
Due to high demand for planting materials, not all the targeted farmers benefited from
the programme as price per cassava bundle rose to as far as MK100,000.00 the price that
some NGOs have been offering.
Extreme weather conditions. Some of the cutting did not spout due to dry spells
experienced during the month of March 2015.
As a result of inadequate resources, district targeted few EPAs.
Field days not yet done due to inadequate resources.
10.2 AGRICULTURE SECTOR WIDE APPROACH SUPPORT PROJECT
(ASWAp-SP)
Lilongwe ADD has been implementing the Agricultural Sector Wide Approach- Support project
since 2009/2010 financial year. The project was initially being implemented in two districts of
the ADD, Lilongwe and Dedza as a pilot with only two EPA per district (Mitundu and Chilaza in
Lilongwe, Mayani and Lobi in Dedza). From 2010/2011 financial year the project is being
implemented in all EPAs of the four districts of the ADD namely Lilongwe East, Lilongwe
West, Dedza and Ntcheu. The ADD received funding in the first and second quarter of the
2014/2015 season (July 2014– September, 2014 and October 2014- December 2014) however;
the ADD did not receive funding for January to June 2015.
The funding was on the following major components:
2.1 Planning, monitoring and Evaluation
3.1 Improved seed development and use
3. 3 Reduced Post harvest losses
3, 4 Sustainable land and rainwater management
3.5 Agricultural Technology Delivery systems (Strengthened leadership and teamwork of
technology providers, Farmer empowerment with lead farmers, Strengthened information
flows)
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3.6 Strengthening Institution Capacity and Technical Coordination component
a. Improved seed development and use
The purpose of carrying out the activity was to demonstrate and show farmers a cross-section of
improved maize varieties available on the commercial market that are not widely grown.
Technical performances and farmers’ opinions on proposed maize variety options were recorded
during the season and in a late season field days. While in farmer tryout-plots, farmers tested
within their own plot best option they identified within on-farm trial proposed potential options.
After making variety selections, farmers were linked to seed companies in order to procure
maize varieties of their choice. See the photo and the explanation for more details:
125 mother trials were mounted out of 150
900 baby trials mounted out of 720
Farmer led try outs, 10,000 were planned but achieved 7190, however some sections did
not manage due to lack of resources
352 field days have been done to display the technologies promoted
4 reports have need written so far. 2 Quarterly, 1 semiannual and 1 annual reports
Supervisory visits were done 92 out of 144. The supervisions were on ridge spacing, one
one planting, availability of DAESS in the districts and evidence of their existence e.g.
availability of meeting minutes, manure application, pit planting, nutrition and
Conservation agriculture activities and fortnightly training sessions if they are conducted
Briefing sessions on trial design data collection and management of trial were done in
Ntcheu, Lilongwe and Dedza in preparation of the trials. 308 farmers were briefed with
65 AEDOs. One briefing was done at ADD level for all the heads of department on
ASWAP implementation. While for Dedza 45 members of staff and 620 farmers were
sensitized on ASWAP activities
On procurement of inputs, only 135 NPK, 138 Urea 50kg maize seed for trials and
demonstration at the EPAs and RTC.
Picture: A follower farmer adopting one Planting (Farmer try-out)
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Improved Crop Nutrient Management
The purpose of the activity was to implement researcher-led on-farm demonstration trials
showing farmers a cross-section of best fertilizer application practices (mineral and organic)
taking into account the amount of fertilizer farmers are being able to access. Specific treatments
were developed according to soil type, cropping systems and farmer knowledge as well as past
experience in the different regions. Farmer tryout-plots were implemented in order to allow
farmers to test within their own plot the ‘best option’ they identified within on-farm trial
proposed potential options. A number of activities were implemented in order to facilitate the
selection of best fertilizer practices by the farming communities as outlined below;
94 mother trials were identified with 192 baby trials
144 sites were identified for the trials and farmers
No of sensitizations, 144 (M=98, F=46) members of staff were sensitized on trials and
ASWAP activities
Conduct supervisory visits 291 Supervision has been done in all EPAs in the ADD by
both District staff members and ADD staff
Farmer led try outs 144. They were expected to be implemented in the second quarter but
the resources were not provided by the Department of Research.
173 Field days conducted
Figure: A farmer try out plot with Conservation Agriculture in Lilongwe
b. Sustainable land and rain water management
This activity had been designed in order to demonstrate and show farmers a cross-section of best
land and water management practices, including reduced tillage, agro-forestry, intercropping or
rotation with leguminous crops, pit/basin planting to increase soil organic matter for increased
water and nutrient buffer capacity, reduced erosion and impact of the soil hoe-pan limitations.
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Specific treatments were developed according to soil type, cropping systems and farmer
knowledge/past experience in the different regions. In farmer try out-plots, farmers tested within
their own plot the ‘best option’ they identified within on-farm trial proposed potential options.
The following activities have been implemented so far in order to achieve the set objectives:
56 Researcher led on farm trials
718 Mount farmer trial plots
Conducted 35 joint supervisory visits including 2 from the ADD
53 On farm demonstrations
21 Evaluation of farm led trials
Figure : pit planting in Dedza district
Hacterage with reduced/minimum tillage 227
Hactares have done Mulching or crop residue management 289
Permanent basin/ pit planting,Hacterage 121
Intercropping and rotation with legumes, Hacterage 347
Intercropping and rotation with agro-forestry cover trees, Hacterage 252
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Figure: Intercropping with Agro forestry trees in Lilongwe
c. Reduced Post Harvest Losses
The purpose of the activity was to implement post-harvest loss management to show farmers a
cross-section of best post-harvest chemical application practices (e.g Actellic)) taking into
account the amount of the hazardous effects which chemicals may have on the farmer’s like and
the whole agriculture chain. A number of activities were implemented in order to reduce post-
harvest losses by the farming communities;
Trained 6889 (M=3567 F=3322) on use of storage chemicals
Conduct farmer sensitization meetings (979) on post-harvest management
Training in concrete construction (18 sessions) with 578 (M=376, F=202) farmers
Train 28 staff (F=11, M=17) members in post-harvest handling
d. Agricultural Technology Delivery systems (Strengthened leadership and teamwork
of technology providers, Farmer empowerment with lead farmers, Strengthened
information flows)
Within the frame of decentralized pluralistic extension service provision, the district was a key
focal point for implementation. The main role was the facilitation and coordination of overall
extension service provision in partnership with other non-state actors. The DAECC, at district
level had a central role in inventorying, registering, in collaborating with other stakeholders
reviewing performance of local service providers.
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On farmer empowerment, district staffs were trained to facilitate the design and development of
training programmes in group formation and organization development as well as farm
management and business skills, including management of information system and gross margin
analyses for various agri-enterprises
Conducted 8 District Agriculture Committee (DAC) meeting on District Agriculture
Extension Service System (DAESS)
The ADD held 25 District Agricultural Extension Coordinating Committee (DAECC)
meetings on DAESS
Carried out 17 District Stakeholder Panel (DSP) meeting (218 Male; 156 Female)
The ADD conducted 99 Area Stakeholder Panel (ASP)
Carried out 3965 Village Agriculture Committee (VAC) meetings on DAESS,
5.5.1 Delivery of agricultural extension services improved
Trained DSP; 14 ASPs and 607 VACs in Organization and Management with turn up of
23 (17Males; 6Females); 47 (30Males; 17Females); 161 (97Males; 64Females) and 6521
(4336Males; 2185Females) observed respectively.
Trained 2505 (1343Male; 1162Female) farmers in Gender, HIV, AIDS and Agricultural
Production.
Trained 5716 (3194Male; 2522 Female) lead farmers in communication and facilitation
skills, however majority of these lead farmers have challenges in record keeping and
often spoilt by other stakeholders who usually issue out bank notes whenever they are
working with the very farmers.
Trained 1094 (635Male; 404 Female) lead farmers in Gender, HIV and AIDS
mainstreaming, therefore more farmers are timely reached and ultimately this strengthens
farmer groups.
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Figure: Farmers during one of the trainings
Development and dissemination of agricultural extension messages improved
The ADD established 1439 Clusters and 145 Mndandandas with participation of 13803
Male; 9668Female) and 3740Male and 2495 Female respectively. However, it was
observed that dependency syndrome is developing amongst most participating farmers.
Conducted 223 field days where 2124 (1149 Male; 975Female) farmers participated,
Conducted 8 mobile unit campaign and the Department further distributed 620 IEC
materials.
Formed 63 radio listening clubs with membership of (541Male; 389 Female),
Strengthening Information Flow
Conducted video 4 video documentaries in all the 4 districts.
The ADD established 10 resource centers (ongoing) where various stakeholders
can access different useful information pertaining to Agriculture.
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Figure: A Resource centre in Ntcheu district
Business-oriented farmer based organizations increased and strengthened
The ADD trained 4 Cooperative and 6 Associations in Market-Oriented Farm
Planning and Management with attendance of (152Male; 167Female) and
(81Male; 125Female) farmers respectively.
Trained 18 young farmers groups in Agribusiness Management, (88Male;
205Female) farmers participated; this was accomplished collaboratively with Win
Rock International.
The ADD established 23 Farm Business Schools during the quarter, membership
of (201Male; 121).
4 supervisions were done at ADD level on agribusiness programmes.
Dietary Diversification Promoted
Trained (4421Male; 4885Female) farmers in nutrition and HIV
Registered 1686 (1066Male; 593Female) Households practicing integrated homestead
farming
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Figure: Backyard gardens in the ADD
Mounted 46 Food displays with participation of (539Male; 834Female) farmers
Trained 16185(7935Male; 8250Females) in dietary diversification, food processing and
utilization;
Figure: Food displays during an open day and supervision respectively
Gender disparities, HIV prevalence and AIDS impacts in agriculture reduced
The ADD revamped 15 work place committees and trained 81 staff members
(145Males, 56Females) in gender, HIV and AIDS.
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The ADD also established 11 IGPs with membership of 298 males and 361
females.
The District further trained (635Males; 404 females) lead farmers in gender, HIV
and AIDS mainstreaming.
Figure: Aloe Vera used as a herbal
• It was observed that 2356 (1351Male; 1005Female) farmers were using labour and time
saving technologies
Livestock Development
o Facilitate livestock group formation 16/90 groups {41/490}
o Mount demonstrations on; 2/26 pasture establishment 5/59 hay making feeding
o Conduct awareness meetings on disease outbreak 4/208
o Conduct campaign meetings on disease surveillance 1 /4
o Conduct vaccination on various livestock species: 4907/50011Rabies,
378114/2656243 NCD, 9651/51444 Gumboro 8300/51444 fowl pox
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Figure: A Goat Khola captured during one of the supervision visits.
ASWAp-SP Lessons learnt
There was need to improve on delivery of inputs for demonstrations in order to timely
mount demonstrations;
Farmers were eager to learn and adopt the various technologies under conservation
agriculture being tried out;
Farmers had learnt that conservation agriculture can be done without use of mapesi, pit
planting;
Farmers are learning proper handling of herbicides;
Increased number of farmers practicing conservation agriculture (Kuyala Mapesi) (
Hactrage included);
For this season, Conservation Agriculture to be more specific (Kuyala Mapesi) didn’t
work as there was more rain and crops were not doing well in some fields but because of
the early ceasing of rainfall, these are the fields which did well.
Other factors affecting the attainment of the targets
Funds came to the district very late and this affected timely implementation of the
activities for example as of today, inputs were procured very late.
Inputs from research were not procured, which affected the performance of the crops
Mobility is a big challenge; it becomes difficult conduct field supervisions because
the vehicle has many commitments attached to it.
Challenges
a. Shortage of staff especially at EPA level.
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b. Inadequate funding to conduct planned activities and sometimes funding not coming at
all
c. Limited mobility due to inadequate transport at Management unit and district level.
d. Inadequate knowledge of Agribusiness and nutrition activities among frontline staff is
affecting smooth implementation of the activities.
Means of alleviation – action taken to resolve the problem
Some activities were implemented using ORT funds especially fuel
Joint supervisory visits are being implemented at a minimum costs
Way forward
Timely disbursement of Aswap funds for the past financial year the ADD received
the funding twice instead of four times
The district decided to treat the cassava and sweet potato demonstrations as nurseries
because procurement was done very late.
Finances should be controlled by the districts themselves
Provision of motor vehicles and motorcycles to for easy mobility and efficient
implementation of the project
10.3 SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION PROGRAMME (SAPP)
Detailed iimplementation progress status by components and sub-components as at June, 2015
against targets for 2014/15 Annual Work Plan & Budgets included the following:
Component 1: Adaptive research and Knowledge Management
Sub Component 1.1 Adaptive Research
A number of activities were undertaken under this component but the planned activities include
Research Planning and Management, capacity building for adaptive research and on farm trials.
Details regarding implementation of project activities are provided below.
On-farm research trials
The ADD Implemented 79 out of the planned 133 conservation agriculture on farm trials with
participation of 79 farmers. The number of trials dropped to 79 because the ADD was provided
with very little amount of seed as compared to the plan. Initially 133 farmers were identified to
participate but were reduced to 79 upon communication that the amount of seed that was to be
provided to the ADD was reduced.
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A total of 13 supervisory visits were conducted on on-farm trials. Districts were able to visit
every AEDO while the ADD planned four visits only hence was not able to visit all AEDOs.
Component 2: Farmer Adoption of Good Agricultural Practices
The activities of this component were implemented under two sub components namely improved
agriculture extension services and access to key agriculture inputs.
Sub Component 2.1 Improved Agriculture Extension
This activity improved farmers’ capacity in agricultural production by ably understanding and
appreciating their roles in sustainable agricultural development. The capacity of farmer
institutions was enhanced to ensure ownership and sustainability of agricultural interventions.
Some of the farmer institutions that were used to promote experiential learning were farmer field
schools. District based lead farmer networks and farmer business school were not utilized as
planned. The principal activities planned under this sub-component included the following;
Farmer to farmer Extension Network
The ADD planned to identify and train 121 and 260 lead farmers respectively. The number of
lead farmers to be trained was higher because it was inclusive of those that were identified in the
previous year.
The actual number of lead farmers that was trained is 593. This is because more lead farmers that
were identified last season were trained and also those that were identified by Total land Care
were also trained. Lead farmers were trained on communication and facilitation skills, group
formation and management, gender mainstreaming and technologies that lead farmers were to
demonstrate on.
A total of 671 against planned 391 demonstrations were mounted and these were on pit planting,
legume inter-planting in cereals, proper use of fertilizers, ground nut production, manure making
and application among others.
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Figure (l) Groundnut demonstration with box ridges, Figure (r) Pit planting demonstration in
Maize
Maize inter-planted with Tephrosia Vogelii in chilaza
The demonstrations were very useful in passing information to farmers through field days. Some
farmers had individual visits to demonstrations and they were informed by the host farmer about
technologies that were demonstrated. A total of 698 field days were conducted against the
planned 840. The achieved field days were lower than planned because the season was very short
as rains started late and ended early coupled with dry spell. Farmers appreciated technologies
that were demonstrated and they demanded more support for them to try out the technologies.
These are expected to be follower farmers in the 2015/2016 production season.
A total of 27 food and nutrition displays were mounted during the field days.
A total of 20 staff (13 male, 7 female) were trained on farmer field school. These were trained
towards the end of financial year hence only 6 FFS were established out of the planned 36. More
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FFS are expected to be established in the next (2015/2016) implementation period. Farmers in
the FFS were able to differentiate performance of crops based on technologies and GAPS
employed. A total of 74 lead farmers were trained in FFS out of the planned 50.
The ADD revamped 17 model villages. Committees are now in place and they are able to initiate
agricultural activities. Some activities that are taking place in model villages are establishing and
use of resources centres, harmonized demonstrations and imparting knowledge in farmers on
cross cutting issues mainly nutrition and gender.
Extension coordination
During the season, 236 staff were oriented on operationalization of DAESS against the planned
200. The DAECC, District Stakeholder panel and 18 Area Stakeholder Panels were reorganized.
These structures have been very active because they were holding regular meetings and were
participating in agricultural activities such that DAECC organized the Lilongwe 2014/2015
agriculture fair where farmers were linked to various service providers.
Extension material and mass media
The ADD conducted staff and farmer needs assessment for the GAPs. Areas requiring message
development were identified and messages were developed. A total of 6 messages were
developed and these were gross margin analysis, kawetedwe ka nkhuku za lokolo,
mainstreaming gender in agriculture, IGP for vulnerable groups, pass on procedure in livestock
programs and processing techniques for cassava.
The messages will then be pretested, submitted to responsible departments for vetting and
thereafter, production will follow. These messages will be used by farmers in the 2015/2016
production season.
Farmer Group Development
The ADD formed 233 farmer groups out of the planned 253. Out of the 233 farmer groups, 81
were involved in Income Generating Products. Some of the products were crop production, food
products (bakery) and Village Saving Loans.
A total of 240 fortnightly training sessions were conducted. The training sessions were essential
because AEDCs were able to track progress done by AEDOs; AEDOs were able to share
knowledge; and helped staff to be committed to their work.
Sub Component 2.2 Access to Key Agricultural Inputs
Under this sub component the programme supported multiplication of seed through individual
farmers and farmer groups.
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Seed Multiplication and Distribution
The ADD was engaged in soya bean and ground nuts seed multiplication. The process involved
farmer sensitization, identification of farmers to participate, and training of both farmers and
staff. A total of 31 out of 285 farmer groups were identified. The number of groups were low
because department of crops reduced the allocation of seed to the ADD. The department of crops
provided a further low amount of seed hence the seed was provided to 233 individual farmers
only instead of 5700 farmers.
The major problem under seed multiplication was poor linkages amongst Department of crops,
seed services unit of department of research, seed companies, farmers and implementing centres.
There was no proper formal joint planning on the activity.
Engagement with Agro-dealers
An inventory for agro-dealers was produced. There were 9 male and 5 female agro-dealers
however there has been a weak link with these agro-dealers. There has been no interface of agro-
dealers and farmers under SAPP.
Post harvest management
The major activities that were conducted were training for lead farmers and tinsmiths. A total of
7 male tinsmiths were trained on fabrication of metallic silos. A total of 18 metallic silos were
fabricated during the training. These metallic silos were sold to farmers. It was observed that
farmers are very slow in adopting the technology because of the initial costs.
The ADD trained 232 lead farmers on post-harvest handling. The trained lead farmers were
equipped with knowledge and skills such that they were ready to support fellow farmers.
Component 3: Programme Coordination and Management
Programme Monitoring and Evaluation: A total of 3 quarterly planning meetings were
conducted against the planned 4.
SAPP Implementation Constraints and Recommendations
The ADD faced a number of constraints in the course of programme implementation as
presented in table below:
Constraint Recommended Action
Delayed access of funds by cost centres due
to slow pace of cash transfer processes
Secretariat to put in measures to hasten transfer
of funds into operating accounts
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Inadequate transport at all levels affected
supervision of activities
There will be some improvement as vehicles and
bicycles have been provided to ADD and
district.
Prolonged dry spell affected performance of
crops
Intensifying drought mitigation technologies and
GAPs
SAPP Best Practices/Lessons Learnt during Implementation
a. Early planting.
b. Use of recommended planting stations.
c. Use of improved varieties.
d. Early pest and disease control.
e. Crop residue incorporation
f. Correct use of organic manure.
g. Pit planting.
h. Conservation agriculture
11.0 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The ADD strived to ensure successful adoption and implementation of different technologies
such as land and water management programmes, livestock and crop development and
protection. Adoption of the said technologies was attributed to the intensification of frontline
trainings in different areas by taking advantage of the fortnightly training sessions. On the other
hand, working collaboratively with local leaders and lead farmers also greatly assisted in
implementation of activities. In addition, stakeholder collaboration also contributed towards the
attainment of achievements.
However, inadequate funding during the reporting period negatively impacted on
implementation of activities coupled with the high shortage of frontline staff and other
challenges which have been outlined under various sections of the report.
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12.0 ANNEXES
Annex 1: NGO AND CSOS OPERATING IN THE ADD
Appendix 1a Lilongwe East
NGO/PROJECT AREA ACTIVITY
WVI chitekwere, chiwamba -Food security, seed multiplication, relief food
distribution livestock and horticulture promotion.
MRFC Mkwinda, -Farm inputs loans disbursement
Total Land Care Nyanja and Chitekwere -Land Resources and Irrigation activities.
Care Malawi chigonthi, chitekwere, mpenu -Seed multiplication for Soya and g/nuts
-Establishment of sweet potato nurseries
-Village saving loans and marketing
-Provision of irrigation materials
-Input distribution to vulnerable groups
NASFAM , Mpenu , -Tobacco production and marketing
CADECOM Chitekwere, -Seed multiplication, pig production
-Seed multiplication for Soya and ground nuts
Piggery
Concern World Wide , Chigonthi -Food and nutrition targeting malnourished children,
fund CBOs
CASET Mpenu -Relief food distribution
Nkhoma Synod , chitekwere -Food distribution to orphans
-Nutrition education
-Goat farming
Inter-Aide Mpenu, Chitekwere, Nyanja -Agriculture, Health, Nutrition and Sanitation
ACTION AID Chigonthi -Food Security projects
TEAM Mkwinda -Agro-forestry/Tree planting
Lutheran Mkwinda -Tree planting/shallow wells construction.
SRYD Mkwinda -Rabbit pilot project
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LESSA Mkwinda -Seed multiplication
ARCORD Mkwinda, Chitsime -Irrigation , youth Programme and HIV/AIDS
LIWEZA chitekwere -Loan provision
ADRA Chitsime -Relief food distribution
MEDI/KELLOG foundation Chitsime, Chiwamba -Cassava production
Concern universal Mpenu, -Distribution of agriculture farm inputs
-Provision of business loans
MASAF Mpenu, -Poultry, dairy, goats farming
-Mushroom production
-Irrigation activities
Feed the children Mpenu, Chiwamba -Capacity building, Cassava women group, piggery
OVOP mkwinda, -Processing and preservation, production of vegetables,
mushroom, fruits, g/nuts
DAPP Chiwamba -Food security
SOS Chitsime -Food relief, provide health services and sanitation,
provide grants for livestock.
DAPP Chiwamba, -Cassava cutting and livestock
Lilongwe West
NGO/ PROJECT EPA ACTIVITIES
WVI Ukwe
Ming’ongo
Manjawira
Food security, seed multiplication, relief food
distribution livestock and horticulture promotion
MRFC All EPAs Farm inputs loans disbursement
Total Land Care Ukwe, Ngwangwa, Nthondo, Demera,
Mlomba, Thawale
Land Resources and Irrigation activities
Care Malawi Ukwe , Mitundu, Demera, Mlomba,
Chilaza, , Ming’ongo
Food Security, Groundnuts, Cassava, sweet potatoes
beans seed multiplication relief food distribution
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NASFAM All EPAs
Tobacco production and marketing
CADECOM Mlomba
Seed multiplication conservation farming
NICE Mitundu, Ukwe, Mpingu, Mingo’ngo
and Nsipe
Food security , HIV/AIDs and Gender Issue
Concern World Wide Ukwe , Mngwangwa Food Security, relief food distribution maize beans and
soya beans
Baptist Church Mitundu Fertilizer, and maize seed loans
Christian Services Committee Demera Fertilizer, and maize seed loans
VIFOR Mpingu , Ming’ongo Irrigation Technologies
Dan Church Aids Mitundu , Malingunde Chilaza, ukwe Poultry production
Evangelical Lutheran church Chilaza EPA Food Security, HIV and AIDS
ICRISAT Ukwe Groundnuts production
Dedza RDP
ID NGO/Project Areas of operation Specific Services
1 CADECOM Golomoti, Mayani, Bembeke,
Chaumbwa, Lobi,Mtakataka,kanyama
Food Security
2 Concern Universal Chafumbwa,kanyama,Mayani,Kaphuka Food Security
3 World Vision Mtakataka,Mayani,Golomoti,Kaphuka,
kabwazi
Food Security
4 Action Aid Kanyama Gender and HIV and AIDS
5 CUMO Kanyama Soft loans to smallholder farmers
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EXAGRIS/RLEEP Kanyama and Mayani Promotes the production of G/Nuts and Irish
Potato.
6 Nkhoma Relief and
Development
Lobi Food security: promotes production of L/stock,
vegetables, and legumes
6 Evangelical Lutheran
Development Services
Lobi, Kabwazi, Food Security
7 Total Land care Lobi, Kabwazi, Land issues
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Annex 2 : New Irrigation Schemes developed in 2014/15
New scheme developed in 2014/2015
Id no
Irrigation
Services
Division
District Scheme name Potential area Area
developed Technology
Beneficiaries
Donor Male
Female Total
1 Lilongwe Ntcheu Njalayatha 8 5.0 Gravity fed 20 8 28 ORT
Sub-total 8 5 20 8 28
2 Lilongwe Lilongwe Mphatso 8 0.2 Treadle pump 1 0 1 ORT
3 Lilongwe Lilongwe Chikulumaiwe 4 3.8 Treadle pump 16 21 37 ORT
4 Lilongwe Lilongwe Tankhulenji 6 0.9 Treadle pump 3 0 3 ORT
5 Lilongwe Lilongwe Chipaka 9 4.2 Treadle pump 23 14 37 ORT
6 Lilongwe Lilongwe Mnunga 8 6.0 Gravity fed 26 70 96 IRLADP
7 Lilongwe Lilongwe Mwaiwathu 10 6.0 motorised pump 54 56 110 IRLADP
8 Lilongwe Lilongwe Katenthe 8 1.5 motorised pump 80 34 114 LDF
9 Lilongwe Lilongwe Tikolore 3 3.5 Treadle pump 14 19 33 ORT
10 Lilongwe Lilongwe Tsabango 5 5.3 Treadle pump 12 8 20 ORT
Sub-total 61 31.4 229 222 451
11 Lilongwe Dedza Sagawa 8 6.0 Gravity fed 79 57 136 IRLADP
12 Lilongwe Dedza Kaphuka 7 4.0 Gravity fed 50 65 115 IRLADP
13 Lilongwe Dedza Ntyola 15 15.0 Gravity fed 20 34 54 IRLADP
14 Lilongwe Dedza Limbe 6 6.0 Gravity fed 45 55 100 IRLADP
15 Lilongwe Dedza Mbilira 8 6.0 Gravity fed 39 58 97 IRLADP
16 Lilongwe Dedza Galileya 4 4.0 Gravity fed 49 50 99 IRLADP
Sub-total 48 41.0 282 319 601
ISD TOTAL 117 77.4 531 549 1080
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Annex3a : Lilongwe ADD Cassava/Sweetpotato Flood Response Financial Report ITEM ID. NO ACTIVITY ALLOCATION AMOUNT (MK) EXPENDITURE
(MK) BALANCES (MK) Remarks
CASSAVA 1 Procurement of cassava planting materials
Lilongwe District 3,250,000.00 3,250,000.00 0 Funds were deposited to local assemblies and requests were processed from there.
Dedza District 3,250,000.00 3,250,000.00 0
Ntcheu District 2,600,000.00 2,600,000.00 0
2 Amount for logistics (fuel and payment for officers and drivers procuring planting materials)
4,160,000.00 4,160,000.00 0 Funds were deposited in ADD account and requests by districts were processed from the ADD account.
3 Conducting field days, campaigns, trainings and Mndandanda
3,213,000.00 3,213,000.00 0 Funds were deposited in ADD account and requests by districts were processed from the ADD account.
TOTAL FOR CASSAVA 16,473,000.00 16,473,000.00 0
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SWEETPOTATO 1 Procurement of Sweet Potato planting materials
Dedza 5,000,000.00 5,000,000.00 0 Funds were deposited to dedza local assembly and requests were processed from there.
2 Amount for logistics (fuel and payment for officers and drivers procuring planting materials)
1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 0 Funds were deposited in ADD account and requests by the district were processed from the ADD account.
3 Conducting field days, campaigns, trainings and Mndandanda
3,213,000.00 3,213,000.00 0 Funds were deposited in ADD account and requests by the district were processed from the ADD account.
TOTAL FOR SWEETPOTATO
9,213,000.00 9,213,000.00 0
TOTAL FOR CASSAVA AND SWEETPOTATO
25,686,000.00 25,686,000.00 0
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Annex 3b: Lilongwe Add Flood Response Programme - Cassava & Sweet Potato Distribution Summary
A. CASSAVA
DISTRICT EPA SEED DISTRIBUTION (Bundles) AREA PLANTED (HA) BENEFICIARIES REMARKS
Target Achievement Target Achievement Target Achievement
LILONGWE WEST Chilaza 650 325 10 5 50 50 Finished
procuring and
distibution of
planting
materials
Ming'ongo 650 481 10 7.4 50 42
Mitundu 650 487 10 7.5 50 27
Mpingu 650 535 10 8.2 140 50
Ukwe 650 203 10 3.1 50 50
DISTRICT TOTAL 3250 2031 50 31.2 340 219
LILONGWE EAST Chigonthi 208 145 3.2 2 42 31 Finished
procuring and
distibution of
planting
materials
Chitekwere 156 155 2.4 2.4 31 22
Chitsime 403 398 6.2 6.1 133 118
Chiwamba 462 402 7.1 6 210 198
Mkwinda 351 333 5.4 5.1 96 86
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Mpenu 384 306 5.9 4 117 112
Nyanja 104 96 1.6 1.4 21 17
DISTRICT TOTAL 2068 1835 31.8 27 650 584
DEDZA Chafumbwa 390 600 6 9.2 76 45 Finished
procuring and
distibution of
planting
materials
Kabwazi 390 340 6 5.2 88 72
Linthipe 390 300 6 5 97 88
Lobi 390 320 6 4.8 66 62
Kaphuka 390 350 6 5.3 69 66
Mayani 390 370 6 5.7 78 75
Kanyama 390 304 6 4.6 80 60
Bembeke 390 365 6 5.6 100 87
Golomoti 390 220 6 3.4 102 61
Mtakataka 390 220 6 3.4 115 78
DISTRICT TOTAL 3900 3389 60 52.2 871 694
NTCHEU Bilira 2600 2275 40 35 500 508 Finished
procuring and
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Sharpevale 2600 2345 40 36 500 498 distibution of
planting
materials DISTRICT TOTAL 5200 4620 80 71 1000 1006
ADD TOTAL 14418 11875 221.8 181.4 2861 2503
B. SWEET POTATO
DISTRICT EPA SEED DISTRIBUTION AREA PLANTED BENEFICIARIES REMARKS
Target Achievement Target Achievement Target Achievement
DEDZA Chafumbwa 900 1300 9 13 90 90 Distribution
completed
Kabwazi 900 300 9 3 90 86
Linthipe 900 500 9 5 90 102
Lobi 900 500 9 5 90 78
Kaphuka 900 1000 9 10 90 90
Mayani 900 1000 9 10 90 90
Kanyama 900 1000 9 10 90 100
Bembeke 900 1500 9 15 90 90
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Golomoti 900 1000 9 10 90 90
Mtakataka 900 900 9 9 90 90
DISTRICT TOTAL 9000 9000 90 90 900 906
LILONGWE EAST Chigonthi 90 77 0.9 0.7 20 15 Distribution
completed
Chitsime 480 450 4.8 4.2 100 65
Chiwamba 510 496 5.1 4 100 88
Mkwinda 290 270 2.9 2.5 100 67
Mpenu 390 300 3.9 3 100 92
DISTRICT TOTAL 1760 1593 17.6 14.4 420 327
ADD TOTAL 10760 10593 107.6 104.4 1320 1233
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Appendix 4: Food Aid as at 15th June, 2015
DISTRICT/EPA NGO TYPE OF FOOD TARGET GROUP QUANTITY (MT)
Lilongwe East
Chitekwere
Nkhoma Orphan Care Maize Orphans & HIV/AIDS affected 3.5
World Vision Maize Vulnerable 400
Beans Vulnerable 8
Chisomo Miracle Prject Maize HIV/AIDS affected 140
Mkwinda
Good Neighbours Soya flour School Children 0.4
Tiwalere Likuni Phala Under Five 0.2
Presidential Initiative (PI) Maize Vulnerable 10
Chigonthi Nkhoma Synod Maize Vulnerable 6.4
Chiwamba PI Maize Vulnerable 3
Dedza
Kaphuka
WFP Maize Vulnerable 225.3
Soya Flour Vulnerable 26.64
Pigeon peas Vulnerable 82.08
Cooking Oil Vulnerable (L) 1,132
Golomoti
WFP Maize Vulnerable 410.4
Soya Flour Vulnerable 120.72
Cooking Oil Vulnerable (L) 12,072
Kanyama
Maize Vulnerable 61.25
Soya Flour Vulnerable 3.68
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Pigeon peas Vulnerable 6.6
Cooking Oil Vulnerable (L) 2,304
Cowpeas Vulnerable 8.78
Mayani
WFP Maize Vulnerable 8,057
Likuni Phala Vulnerable 35
Pigeon peas Vulnerable 75
Cooking Oil Vulnerable (L) 35,000
World Vision Malawi Maize Vulnerable 350
P/peas Vulnerable 89
Nkhoma Synod Maize Vulnerable 25
PI Maize Vulnerable 7
DPP Maize Flour Vulnerable 8
Ntcheu
Sharpe Vale PI Maize Vulnerable 50
Njolomole PI Maize Vulnerable 21
Nsipe PI Maize Vulnerable 196
Bilira
PI Maize Vulnerable 25
WFP Maize Vulnerable 598.2
Cooking Oil (L) Vulnerable 23,928
Tsangano PI Maize Vulnerable 10