Project

Agricultural Services Project: Smallholder Food Security Sub-project

Country

Country Flag Malawi

Sector

Agricultural Development

Approval Date

15 September 1993

Duration

1993 - 2000

Project ID

1100000464

Agricultural Services Project: Smallholder Food Security Sub-project

The Agricultural Services Project had nationwide coverage, but the IFAD-supported sub-project focused on specific regions and target groups. IFAD investments were targeted to poor small-scale farming households, especially those headed by women. Funds supported development of grass-roots institutions within the broad institutional and policy framework provided by the Agricultural Services Project.

The objective of the sub-project was to improve income and food supplies for small-scale farmers by providing agricultural services, access to cash crops and improved inputs. The sub-project included a focus on:

  • improving extension services
  • improving the supply of inputs such as fertilizer and seeds. Including hybrid maize and burley tobacco
  • promoting the development of small-scale irrigation
  • strengthening local institutions and improving rural poor people’s access to financial services

Source: IFAD


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