Developing SSLLP into a leading non-governmental institution in Malawi is our highest priority. SSLLP remains a leading player in the smallholder livestock sector with significant contributions in dairy, poultry, piggery and goats. Today, Malawi and the world face ever increasing demand for food including crop, fish and livestock-based food and food products. We are committed to sustaining and strengthening smallholder…
The need for sustainable development in agriculture cannot be overstated. Sustainable agriculture is specifically designed with the intention of preserving the environment, expanding the earth
Water is crucial to human survival and well-being. The micronutrients in water contribute to nutritional security, water is important for cleaning food as well as for personal hygiene. However, water can easily become contaminated through e.g. use of poor or non-existent sanitation infrastructure. If present in drinking water, pathogens from human faeces can cause diseases, such as diarrhea and intestinal…
The climate crisis continues unabated as the global community shies away from the full commitment required for its reversal. Despite the drastic reduction in human activity due to the COVID-19 crisis, the resulting 6 per cent drop in emissions projected for 2020 falls short of the targets for reducing emissions. This means small holder farmers and their farming systems will…
There is an ever increasing need to invest in agriculture due to a drastic rise in global population and changing dietary preferences of the growing middle class in emerging markets towards higher value agricultural products. In addition, climate risks increase the need for investments to make agriculture more resilient to such risks. The development and commercialization of agriculture requires financial…
The major constraints of implementing agriculture-based initiatives pertain to high costs to acquire power, appropriate equipment and solutions. The absence of a culture to use ICT also hinders the adoption of ICT enabled tools in agriculture. Further, there is limited availability of digitized extension material, expertise in project coordination, lack of a road map for systematic capacity building for agronomist,…