Summary:
This profile assesses Malawi’s food systems, examining key challenges such as food insecurity, climate vulnerability, and low agricultural productivity. It identifies major constraints in land tenure, market access, and infrastructure, while also exploring opportunities for transformation through targeted investments in irrigation, agroforestry, and value chain development. The report emphasizes the role of smallholder farmers, who produce over 80% of the country’s food despite facing low productivity and climate shocks. It highlights systemic interventions needed to strengthen Malawi’s food systems, including improving market connectivity, repurposing agricultural subsidies, and enhancing land tenure security. The study concludes with policy recommendations aimed at fostering a more sustainable and inclusive agrifood system.