Trustees of Agricultural Promotion Programme

01/06/2026

🥛🌍 **World Milk Day 2026** 🌍🥛

Today, the Trustees of Agriculture Promotion Programme (TAPP) joined dairy farmers, industry stakeholders, development partners, and government representatives at Mapanga Prison Training School in Chiradzulu to commemorate World Milk Day 2026 under the theme:

**"Milk for Nutrition, Income and a Greener Future."**

The event, organized by the Shire Highlands Milk Producers Association (SHMPA), highlights the vital role that the dairy sector plays in improving household nutrition, generating income, and promoting sustainable agricultural development.

TAPP's participation reflects its commitment to strengthening Malawi's dairy sector through the Dairy Enabling Environment Enhancement Project II (DEEEP II), which is being implemented in partnership with the Malawi Milk Producers Association (MMPA) and funded by IFAD through the Transforming Agriculture through Diversification and Entrepreneurship (TRADE) Programme.

Since its inception in 2024, DEEEP II has been working with dairy farmers in Blantyre and Thyolo districts “to improve dairy productivity and enhance market opportunities”. Through collaborative efforts with stakeholders across the dairy value chain, the project has contributed to an increase in milk prices from approximately MK430 to MK740 per litre, enabling farmers to earn more from milk production. The project is also promoting practices that increase milk yield per cow, helping farmers improve productivity and profitability.

As we celebrate World Milk Day, TAPP reaffirms its commitment to supporting a resilient and sustainable dairy sector that contributes to better nutrition, improved incomes, and a greener future for farming communities.

🐄🥛 **Milk for Nutrition. Milk for Income. Milk for a Greener Future.**

19/05/2026

COLLABORATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY 🤝🐐

One of the strongest pathways to project sustainability is collaboration with government extension structures.

When projects intentionally work alongside government staff, the knowledge, skills, and momentum built during implementation continue long after donor support ends.

Today, we witnessed exactly that in action.

📍 Mvera EPA – Government Structures Carrying the Vision Forward

Government extension staff from Mvera EPA are currently facilitating a goat pass-on program together with farmers in the community.

What makes this moment special is that the activity is being led through existing local structures. The pictures shared today — captured from the WhatsApp status of an AEDO from Mvera — show farmers actively passing on goats, alongside the AEDC for Mvera providing guidance and support.

This is more than just a livestock activity.

It is evidence that collaboration between projects, communities, and government systems creates continuity beyond the lifespan of a project.

The goat pass-on approach is continuing because communities understand the process, local leadership is engaged, and government extension workers remain committed to supporting farmers.

🌱 About TRANSFORM

TRANSFORM was a five-year program implemented from 2020 to September 2025 and funded by the Royal Norwegian Embassy through Norwegian Church Aid Malawi

Although the project officially phased out in September 2025, the continued initiatives being led by farmers and government extension structures demonstrate that the impact of TRANSFORM is still alive in the communities.

10/04/2026

CALL FOR CONSULTANCY APPLICATIONS

The Department of Animal Health and Livestock Development (DAHLD), in collaboration with the Norwegian Veterinary Institute and project partners, is inviting applications for a National Consultancy for the Development of a National Integrated Disease Surveillance Strategy for Animal Health in Malawi.

This opportunity is open to qualified consultants or firms led by a veterinarian with strong experience in animal disease surveillance, epidemiology, public health, and strategy development.

Key details:
• Assignment duration: 60 days
• Consultancy fee: USD 4,000–4,500
• Application deadline: 21 April 2026

Interested applicants should submit:
• Cover letter detailing relevant experience
• CV
• Examples of similar work, where available
• Proposed methodology and timeline

For full details and application information, visit:
https://tappmalawi.org/job/tor-for-consultancy-services/

Consultancy Opportunity: Development of a National Integrated Disease Surveillance Strategy for Animal Health The Department of Animal Health and Livestock Development (DAHLD), in collaboration with the Norwegian Veterinary Institute and project partners, is seeking a qualified consultant to lead th...

21/02/2026

PROJECT SUSTAINABILITY IN ACTION 🌱

When the TRANSFORM Program officially ended in September 2025, some may have wondered: What happens next?

Today, we have the answer.

TRANSFORM was a five-year program (2020–September 2025), funded by the Royal Norwegian Embassy through Norwegian Church Aid Malawi. Its goal was not just to implement activities, but to build lasting capacity within communities.

And now, months after the project closed, the evidence of sustainability is clear.

📍 Lipili Section, Mndolera EPA – 21 February 2026

Just today, we received a report from a lead farmer in Lipili Section under Mndolera EPA. The farmers and the government extension worker facilitated a pass-on program, reaching 15 additional farmers.

No project staff.
No external push.

Just farmers continuing the process.

That is sustainability.

📍 Dzoole Section, Mndolera EPA – Farmers Driving Innovation

In Dzoole Section, Tipindule Farmer Field School is taking initiative. On their own, they are studying yield differences among three farming technologies:

• Box ridges
• Pit planting
• Ridge planting (control)

Their initial assessment shows that pit planting is performing better in terms of yield.

Farmers are no longer just recipients of knowledge. They are experimenting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions based on their own observations.

📍 Knowledge Sharing Beyond the Community

In December, Tipindule Farmer Group hosted farmers from Dedza who came to learn about peanut production.

This exchange visit demonstrates that skills gained during TRANSFORM are now spreading beyond the original target areas. Communities are becoming centers of learning for others.

A project may end on paper, but true transformation continues in practice.

The ongoing initiatives in Lipili and Dzoole are proof that TRANSFORM did not just deliver activities. It built ownership, confidence, and local leadership.

That is what real project sustainability looks like.

01/02/2026

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐄 𝐈𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐲 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐲𝐨𝐥𝐨

On 29 January 2026, Trustees of Agricultural Promotion Programme (TAPP) hosted a delegation from the Transforming Agriculture Through Diversification and Entrepreneurship (TRADE) Project Implementation Unit, led by Mr Emmanuel Mponya, Livestock Specialist, to review implementation progress in Thyolo District.

Following a roundtable discussion, the team visited Gunde Youth Club in GVH Katsongo, TA Bvumbwe. Supported with business training under the project, the youth group has entered the dairy value chain, producing yoghurt, mineral blocks, and planting fodder trees. The group’s Chairperson, Mr Henry Mafunga, said the support has strengthened their enterprise and enabled them to assist needy students with school fees and uniforms. Since December 2025, the group has generated MWK 174,000 from yoghurt sales from an initial investment of MWK 89,000.

The delegation, accompanied by the Thyolo District Agriculture Office, also visited Tafika Milk Bulking Group in TA Ndalama. The 240-member group, supported through the TAPP–MMPA consortium, has received training in feed making, good dairy husbandry, biogas use, and milk price advocacy. The group’s Chairlady, Ms Rose Kidney, reported an increase in milk yield from 8 to 13 litres per cow per day after adopting improved feeding practices such as hydroponic fodder, hay, and silage.

Commending the progress, Mr Mponya encouraged farmers to sustain adoption of improved dairy management practices. The District Chief Agricultural Officer, Mr Prince Shaibu, reaffirmed government’s commitment to working with partners to improve dairy farmers’ livelihoods.

TAPP, in consortium with Malawi Milk Producers Association (MMPA), is implementing the TRADE Project in Thyolo and Blantyre, working with 17 milk bulking groups and reaching over 6,000 farmers. The 2½-year project, which began in October 2024, is funded by the Government of Malawi, IFAD, and OFID.
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
milk Producers Association of Malawi

Malawi Government

15/01/2026

07/01/2026

Kakonzedwe ka khola la ng'ombe za mkaka

Milk Producers Association

25/12/2025

We sincerely thank our stakeholders for your continued trust, commitment, and active engagement in TAPP Malawi’s programmes. Your support and collaboration remain central to the success and impact of our work across communities. As we reflect on the year’s achievements, we are proud of what we have accomplished together. 𝗪𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀, 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿!

19/12/2025

𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗗 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗔𝗣𝗣’𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠

Yesterday, TAPP was honoured to welcome the Director General of the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD), Gunn Jorid Roset and the Norwegian Ambassador to Malawi, Anne Sofie Bjelland, at the Chimangamsasa Community-Based Breeding Centre (CBBC) in Dowa District. Their visit provided an opportunity to observe first-hand how the CBBP initiative implemented by TAPP under the TRANSFORM Programme has positively impacted rural Dowa.

Through careful selection, controlled mating, and improved herd management, the breeding centre has recorded the birth of over 1,000 kids from 406 female goats this year alone. Speaking during the event, Mr Zombe, a beneficiary of the programme, highlighted the significant economic gains at the household level. “While in other communities around, goats are being sold at a maximum of MK180,000, in our area, goats reach up to MK300,000 due to the genetic improvements achieved through this initiative,” he said. He further noted that while goats previously produced only one kid, improved breeding practices have resulted in producing twins and, in some cases, triplets.

Commending the initiative, NORAD Director General Gunn Jorid Roset described the Chimangamsasa CBBP as an exemplar of sustainable, community-driven development that aligns strongly with NORAD’s development priorities.

More than 1,500 households across Dowa district are currently benefiting from the CBBP, with neighbouring communities beginning to adopt the model.

The TRANSFORM project is implemented by TAPP Malawi with funding from the Royal Norwegian Embassy through Church Aid Malawi (NCA-DCA).

11/12/2025

Meet 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘁 𝗞𝗮𝗽𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮 – our Field Officer

Margaret Kapyanga is an agribusiness management professional with more than six years of hands-on experience in Project Management, Climate-Smart Agriculture, Agribusiness and Community Development. Her work is driven by a deep commitment to transforming rural livelihoods, as she believes that empowering communities through small and medium enterprises is one of the most powerful pathways out of poverty. Over the years, she has built strong expertise in enterprise development, business incubation, community mobilisation and digital extension. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management from the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR)

At TAPP, Margaret plays a pivotal role in coordinating, implementing and monitoring field-level project activities. She works directly with rural communities, ensuring that interventions are efficiently delivered, locally relevant and capable of producing measurable, lasting results.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Margaret is an enthusiastic TV viewer. She enjoys good storytelling, lively shows and the simple comfort of unwinding after a productive day. She believes in the power of laughter and warm conversations, often spending her evenings catching up with friends and family.