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The Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada's IAAM Project is empowering Malawian communities to fight poverty and promote food security by integrating aquaculture and agriculture for sustainable economic growth.

The Zomba District Agricultural Fair is underway at St. Anthony Primary School Ground in Thondwe EPA, bringing together ...
13/08/2026

The Zomba District Agricultural Fair is underway at St. Anthony Primary School Ground in Thondwe EPA, bringing together farmers, government departments, NGOs, corporate institutions, farmer organisations, co-operatives and other stakeholders under the theme: “Empowering Agriculture Transformation Through Skills Enhancement, Increased Production, Value Addition and Strengthening Market Linkages.”

CDF Canada, together with Awfishnet Malawi Chapter and Community Agribusiness Partners-CAP Malawi , is showcasing the Integrating Aquaculture and Agriculture to Combat Food Insecurity in Malawi (IAAM) Project and its work promoting integrated farming systems that bring together fish, crops and livestock production.

The team is also demonstrating fish smoking as a value-addition technique, helping farmers explore practical ways to preserve their fish, improve quality and increase the value of their products.

On International Youth Day 2026, themed "Different Contexts, Common Aspirations," Mkonkha Youth Club reminds us that whi...
12/08/2026

On International Youth Day 2026, themed "Different Contexts, Common Aspirations," Mkonkha Youth Club reminds us that while young people may live in different circumstances, their aspirations are often the same: opportunity, meaningful work, economic independence and a better future.

For young people in Ntchisi, the aspiration is simple: to have opportunities to earn, build businesses and create better livelihoods for themselves and their communities.

For the 28 young members of Mkonkha Youth Club in Kanjiwa Extension Planning Area, Ntchisi, that aspiration is becoming a reality.

Founded in 2017 to promote self-reliance and economic empowerment, the club received support in July 2026 from the Norway-funded Integrating Aquaculture-Agriculture to Combat Food Insecurity (IAAM) Project, including a fish powder processing machine and training in fish powder processing, food safety and hygiene from Advocacy of Women in Aquaculture and Fisheries Network (AWFISHNET), an IAAM Project implementing partner.

But the young people did not stop there.

They used their new skills and equipment to develop a nutritious flour made from fish, soybean, rice, groundnuts and orange maize. Since starting production, the club has produced nutritious flour and generated income, with customers including AGORA, Mwansambo Youth Organization and community members.

"The training has helped us find a source of income. The demand for our product is growing every day," says Halord David Banda, Marketing Manager for Mkonkha Youth Club.

Now, the club is looking beyond its first sales. Its ambition is to increase production, obtain certification from the Malawi Bureau of Standards, reach wider markets and grow the enterprise.

Through IAAM Project, young people are using opportunities to create their own 💚
Awfishnet Secretariat

Happy International Youth Day! 🎉Different contexts, common aspirations - wherever young people are, the dream is the sam...
12/08/2026

Happy International Youth Day! 🎉

Different contexts, common aspirations - wherever young people are, the dream is the same: opportunity, growth and a better future.

At CDF Canada, we celebrate young people who are turning challenges into opportunities, creating livelihoods, leading change and building stronger communities. To the youth shaping their own paths across Malawi and beyond, keep building 💪🏽

What if the waste from one farming activity could become the input for another?For farmers in Ntchisi participating in t...
04/08/2026

What if the waste from one farming activity could become the input for another?

For farmers in Ntchisi participating in the Integrating Aquaculture-Agriculture to Combat Food Insecurity in Malawi (IAAM) Project, this is exactly what integrated farming is about.

The Integrated Aquaculture-Agriculture System (IAAS) team is working with participating co-operatives to strengthen their skills in making organic manure using resources already available on their farms, including manure from the small ruminants provided through the project and crop residues left after harvesting.

Instead of letting these materials go to waste, farmers are learning how to turn them into compost and other organic manure that can improve soil fertility and support their next crop production cycle.

This approach connects the different parts of the farm: fish, livestock and crops. What comes from one enterprise can become a valuable input for another.

By recycling farm resources, farmers can reduce their reliance on purchased fertilizers, lower production costs, improve soil health and build more sustainable and resilient farming enterprises.

In Ntchisi, farmers are learning that sometimes, the key to a better harvest is already right there on the farm.
Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada
Community Agribusiness Partners-CAP Malawi

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04/08/2026

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🌱 Building Skills for Fruit Tree Propagation (Kukwatitsa Mitengo) Across MalawiThe CDF Canada Forestry team, through the...
31/07/2026

🌱 Building Skills for Fruit Tree Propagation (Kukwatitsa Mitengo) Across Malawi

The CDF Canada Forestry team, through the IAAM Project, has begun training forest communities in fruit tree propagation, including grafting and budding, across 80 Group Village Headman (GVH) areas in eight districts of Malawi.

The training has started in Ntchisi, Zomba and Mzimba and will continue in the remaining IAAM districts in the coming weeks.

Co-facilitated by the CDF Canada Forestry team and government forest officers, the training is designed to strengthen the practical knowledge and skills of Village Natural Resources Management Committees (VNRMCs), community members, VDC representatives and local leaders.

The sessions combine facilitated lessons, observation, group discussions and practical exercises. Participants are getting hands-on experience in fruit tree propagation, building on the 2025 nursery establishment and management training.

Through grafting and budding, communities can produce high-quality and productive fruit trees while shortening the time between planting and fruit production. The training also encourages communities to establish and commercialise seedling nurseries, creating opportunities for income generation and improved livelihoods.

Alongside propagation skills, every community engagement provides an opportunity to strengthen forest governance and management, with Forestry teams and government officers continuing to mentor VNRMCs and communities.

📍 Here are some highlights from the training in TA Chilooko, Ntchisi District, where participants moved from theory to practical sessions in their nurseries and demonstrated a strong eagerness to learn and put their new skills into practice.

As the training rolls out across the remaining districts, communities are gaining practical skills to support productive fruit tree enterprises, stronger livelihoods and better-managed forest resources.
Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada

Department of Forestry

Small-scale fish farmers in rural Malawi are willing and able to increase fish production, but unreliable, distant, and ...
15/07/2026

Small-scale fish farmers in rural Malawi are willing and able to increase fish production, but unreliable, distant, and expensive access to quality fish feed is a major constraint.

✅ Establishing a sustainable, locally accessible, and farmer-friendly fish feed distribution model would reduce costs, improve productivity, increase incomes, and strengthen aquaculture value chains.

🤝 The IAAM project facilitated business to business meetings between fish farmers and two local fish feed manufacturers, Teren Agro Ltd and Apoche Feeds, in Thyolo, Zomba, Ntchisi and Dowa districts.

📈 The discussions explored how a commercially viable and inclusive fish feed supply business model can be structured to ensure the rural based small scale farmers easily access the quality manufactured fish feeds.

🏢🐟 The feed manufacturers also interacted with co-operatives supported by the project to explore how the co-operatives can also be included as key players in the quality fish feed supply chain.
Awfishnet Malawi Chapter
Community Agribusiness Partners-CAP Malawi
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Progress happens when we work together!CDF Canada is currently hosting its 2026 Quarter 2 Review Meeting at the Sunbird ...
10/07/2026

Progress happens when we work together!

CDF Canada is currently hosting its 2026 Quarter 2 Review Meeting at the Sunbird Lilongwe Hotel, bringing together the brilliant minds driving our programmatic, M&E, and finance efforts.

We are proud to collaborate with the Department of Fisheries and our incredible implementing partners - Women's Legal Resources Centre - WOLREC , Community Agribusiness Partners-CAP Malawi , Malawi Union Of Savings and Credit Cooperatives (MUSCCO), Malawi Federation of Cooperatives-MAFECO, Awfishnet Malawi Chapter , and Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR). This review is a powerful space to celebrate Quarter two achievements, tackle operational challenges, and align our strategies for the upcoming six months.

From field-level insights to high-level decisions, every voice matters as we shape the sustainable future of our projects.

Department of Fisheries - Malawi

🌳 A milestone for forests and communities across Malawi! We're proud to announce that the IAAM Project is officially com...
26/06/2026

🌳 A milestone for forests and communities across Malawi!

We're proud to announce that the IAAM Project is officially completing the signing and handing over of 80 Participatory Forest Management Plans (PFMPs) across eight districts, marking a historic step in community-led forest governance.

From Thyolo to Rumphi, Dowa to Nkhotakota, these ceremonies are bringing together the people who matter most: village communities, traditional chiefs, District Commissioners, and local government officials - all united by one commitment: to protect and sustainably manage Malawi's forests.

Communities are now becoming the custodians of their forests, equipped with by-laws, management frameworks, and the backing of local leadership to tackle deforestation, illegal charcoal production, and unsustainable land use.

🤝 Traditional leaders are pledging to enforce the agreed regulations.
🏛️ District authorities are commending the collaborative approach.
👥 Village committees are stepping forward as champions of conservation.

"For too long, our forests have been lost to illegal cutting and charcoal production. Today, with these agreements, communities are taking back their rightful role as guardians of the land," said Japhet Zingani, Chief Agriculture Officer for Dowa District, speaking on behalf of the District Commissioner.

And that ownership is now becoming official - across eight districts, communities are stepping forward as the frontline custodians of Malawi's forests, with the full backing of local leadership and government.

A huge thank you to all the communities, chiefs, District Forest Officers, and government partners who are making this possible. The work of protecting Malawi's forests continues 👏🏽

Here are highlights from Dowa Districts:

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