SCOPE Malawi-Schools Permaculture

25/11/2025

Imagine a school where the land is a living classroom. Where the soil, wind, water, and sunlight all work together in a productive, life-giving system. A place where children are excited to learn, surrounded by guava, pawpaws, mangoes, and avocado trees—a source of joy and nutrition amidst the current hunger challenges.

This is the Malawi we are building, one school at a time.

This week, we are on the ground in District, working with the amazing communities at and to bring this vision to life through our Integrated Land Use Design training.

Simultaneously, at our Timphunzire Demonstration Centre, our "A-Z of Biofertilizer" course is in full swing! We're unpacking the world of microbes to solve the so-called "global fertilizer crisis."

In just two days, our participants have been regenerating dead soils with:
✅ Native Microbes (Solids and Liquid)
✅ Jadam Microbial Solutions
✅ Lactic Acid Bacteria
✅ Biochar-based fertilizers
✅ Fish Hydrolysate
✅ Bocashi
✅ Banana peel fertilizers!

This is just the beginning. Stay tuned for more updates as we grow this movement together!

19/11/2025

From the Ground to the Classroom: Cultivating a Resilient Malawi! 🌱

This week, our mission to create vibrant, living classrooms is in full swing! Our team is on the ground, hard at work transforming school grounds into productive learning spaces for a greener future.

This Week's School Transformations: Starting with Schools at # and Finalising schools at and .

And we are not stopping! We are fully committed to this hands-on mission until 19th December 2025. (Watch this space for this week's pictures coming soon!)

Don't forget! TODAY IS THE ABSOLUTE LAST DAY to register for our A-Z of Biofertilizers Training! If you miss this window, the next opportunity is a full year away.

This is your moment to deepen your knowledge and learn the practical skills to regenerate soils and secure a sustainable future in agriculture.

🔗 How to Register & Inquire:
Call/WhatsApp: +265 881028082

Training Details:

: 24th Nov - 28th November 2024
: MK 150,000 (covers training fees and food only)

Don't just watch the change happen—be the one to drive it.

Secure your spot and register !

15/11/2025

Another week of transforming school grounds, done in style! ✨

We've been busy putting theory into practice across Lilongwe, working with three amazing school communities this week: (Rural East), , and (Rural West).

One of our hands-on session focused on a key, powerful ingredient for making Bocashi— .

You've heard a lot about it... but WHAT IS , REALLY?

Is it a fertilizer?

If not, what magical process turns it into one?

How do you make a potent Biochar-based Biofertilizer?

How is it produced, and why is it a game-changer for soil health?

If you're asking these questions, you're asking the right ones! 🔥

Your chance to get the answers is here!
Join us for The A-Z of Bio-fertilizers Training and deepen your journey into the world of Biochar. We're going beyond the basics—this is your guide to making and using bio-fertilizers that truly regenerate soil.

⏰ LAST CALL FOR REGISTRATION!
Registration closes Wednesday, 19th November 2025. Don't wait—secure your spot now and unlock the secrets to building fertile, resilient soil.

👉 Kindly register before the deadline!

📞 To register, call/WhatsApp: +265881028082

Let's grow the movement—see you there!

05/11/2025

This week, we're bringing our mission to life at (Lilongwe Rural West) and (Lilongwe Urban)! We're rolling up our sleeves to transform these school grounds into vibrant, living classrooms that are productive, people-oriented, and ecologically healthy.

At the training came alive with a magical moment when one dedicated participant arrived, proudly carrying a bucket of fresh cow dung for the manure making practicals.

Why was this so exciting? Because this simple, readily available ingredient is a powerhouse for unlocking life in our soils! We used it to create powerful Biostimulants and Inoculants, the very same natural technology that drives revolutionary farming models in India, like Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) and Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCMNF).

Want to learn how to bring this power to your own soil?

Join us this November 24th for a deep dive into the amazing world of natural farming! We will equip you with the knowledge to create biostimulants that regenerate "dead" soils, covering everything from seed treatment to soil inoculants and microbial cultures.

This 5-day practical training is for:
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And any one seeking a hands on Agroecological soil health experience in Malawi

The Central Question: How do we regenerate our dead soils?
Come and discover the practical answers with us!

Training Fees: Only K150,000/head (Covers full Training fees & healthy meals only).

📞 Book Your Spot NOW!
Call/WhatsApp: +265881028082

Don't miss this chance to transform your land and your future!

30/10/2025

School-Community Integrated Land Use Design Training: Cultivating a Resilient Future! 🌱
This week, our team is buzzing with activities, and we're so excited to share the journey with you! We're on the ground in Lilongwe Urban schools ( , , and ), guiding them through an intensive 5-day Integrated Land Use Design (ILUD) training.

The goal? To transform school grounds into living classrooms! We're working with these amazing schools to design productive, people-oriented, and ecologically healthy landscapes.

As we count down to our A-Z of Biofertilizer Training on November 24th, One of the practical session during this week's training is the making of BOCASHI!

♻️ What is Bocashi? This Japanese word describes a powerful way of fermenting organic wastes into a potent, nutrient-rich fertiliser. In just 12–15 days, you can produce this "half-cooked" organic matter that acts like a nest for microbes. When applied to your crops, it continues to decompose, supercharging your soil with microbial life and becoming an excellent promoter of overall soil health!

Ready to learn how to make your own biofertilizers and turn waste into black gold for your garden?

Join our A-Z of Biofertilizer Training this November 24th! Contact +265881028082 to book your spot.

28/10/2025

28/10/2025

🌱 Unlock the Solution to the Soil health & Fertilizer use Crisis! 🌱

Are you concerned about the health of our soils and the rising cost of chemical fertilizers?

Counting down to "The A to Z of Biofertiliser" – a comprehensive, hands-on training designed to take you from zero to hero in the world of soil regeneration.

This isn't just a theory class; it's a deep dive into the living world beneath our feet. You will learn:

· The A-Z of Soil Regeneration: Start from the very basics and build a solid foundation in soil biology.
· Practical, Hands-On Intensity: Get your hands dirty! Learn by doing with practical sessions on creating and using various biofertilisers.
· Integrated Pest Management (IPM): Go beyond fertilizers! We'll teach you how to create different, effective recipes for natural bio-pesticides and bio-controls to protect your crops.

Who is this for?
✅Farmers transitioning or already into organic methods
✅Agriculture graduates looking for practical skills
✅Smallholder farmers seeking affordable, sustainable solutions
✅Extension workers & facilitators
✅ANYONE who wants to deepen their knowledge of soil health and agroecology

This is your journey into the world of soil biology—a journey towards healthier food, resilient farms, and a regenerated planet.

Limited spaces available. Book your space via +265881028082 or email [email protected]

27/10/2025

We are Hiring: VACANCY - FARM SUPERVISOR

SCOPE Malawi is seeking a dedicated and hands-on leader for the role of Farm Supervisor at the Tiphunzire Demonstration Centre in Mpingu, Lilongwe.

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The Farm Supervisor will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and productivity of the farm. This role focuses on directly supervising farm laborers, implementing the existing permaculture and agroecology farm plan, and ensuring the farm achieves its production and sales targets. The Farm Supervisor works closely with and reports directly to the National Coordinator.

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Supervise, coordinate, and work alongside the farm labour team. This includes creating daily work schedules, providing clear instructions, and ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard.

Execute the existing farm plan for annual and perennial crop production. This involves all hands-on field activities such as planting, weeding, irrigation, manure and pest management, and harvesting.

Manage the nursery and vegetable production system, including starting seedlings and maintaining the permaculture gardens to ensure a consistent supply of produce for sale.

Oversee the general upkeep and maintenance of the farm property, ensuring it is kept clean, organized, and well-maintained.

Maintain accurate farm records and inventory, including daily activities, harvests, sales, and farm supplies (e.g., seeds, tools).

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The ideal candidate should have:

A certificate or diploma in agriculture or related fields (e.g., Horticulture, Agronomy). Practical experience is highly valued.

At least one year of experience in a supervisory or team-lead role on a farm.

Strong, practical knowledge of crop production, gardening, and/or animal husbandry.

Experience with or a strong interest in permaculture, agroecology, or organic farming is a distinct advantage.

Must be proactive, and able to lead a team through hands-on work.

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.

Must be adaptable, willing to learn and grow with the farm, ready to embrace challenges and contribute to building strong foundations.

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Suitably qualified individuals should send their applications and CVs by email to: [email protected]
Application Deadline: 31st October 2025.

22/10/2025

A Powerful Launch to the School-Community Integrated Land Use Design workshops.

This week, SCOPE Malawi kicked off a transformative 5-day Induction Training on Agroecology, Permaculture, and Project Monitoring for 40 key stakeholders from the Ministries of Education and Agriculture in the Restoring Landscapes for Resilient School Communities Project (RLRSC) from Dedza and Lilongwe!

We are honoured to host Quality Assurance Officers (aka PEAs), District SHN Coordinators, Agriculture Extension Development Coordinators (AEDCs), and Officers (AEDOs). Together, we are laying groundwork to transform our school communities!

This Is Just the Beginning!
This induction launches our major Integrated Land Use Design (ILUD) training, starting next week! From 27th October to 19th December 2025, this intensive 7-week programme will directly engage over 1000 people across 21 school communities, turning theory into lasting action on the ground.

The journey to create resilient, productive, and green school landscapes has officially begun!

Stay tuned for more updates from the field.

09/10/2025

SCOPE Malawi is currently attending the SCOPE Zambia a member of Rescope Programme NET's Farmer's Rights symposium at the SCOPE centre - Chikancila Ecovillage.

11/09/2025

As the final week of our Permaculture Design Course unfolds, we’re reminded that soil and water are inseparable 🌊 💧. Just like Soils, Water management is at the heart of transforming challenges into abundance, and our incredible participants are putting essential principles into action: slowing, spreading, sinking, stopping, and storing/shading water across the landscape.

We’re getting hands-on with swales—using simple A-frames to map contours and create living sponges that capture rainwater, prevent erosion, and recharge groundwater. This is how we drought-proof our land!

But water is only part of the story. We’re designing thriving ecosystems using plant guilds—nature’s own communities where every plant has a purpose:

Food for People (fruits, vegetables)

Food for the Soil (nitrogen-fixers)

Supporters (natural trellises)

Climbers (vertical growth)

Diggers (break up compaction)

Protectors (repel pests)

Attractors (beneficial insects)

Ground Covers (protect and nurture the soil)

We’re also building life from the very beginning! In our nursery session, we sowed seeds and learned how to raise strong, healthy seedlings ready to join these guilds. Food sovereignty starts with seed sovereignty—we explored different seed systems and emphasized the critical importance of farmer-saved seeds.

And when it comes to pests? We don’t fight nature—we work with it. Through Integrated Pest Management (IPM), we learned that everything begins with SOIL HEALTH. Healthy soil grows resilient plants that naturally resist pests and diseases. By building fertile, living soil with compost, biofertilizers, and organic matter, we prevent issues before they even begin!

This is permaculture: more than just techniques—it’s a mindset of cooperating with nature to create resilient, productive, and harmonious systems.

The future of farming in Malawi is regenerative, ecological, and in the hands of these dedicated eco-warriors! 💚

09/09/2025

Our very own seed champion Gresham Marko...

Gresham is leading a quiet revolution in seed sovereignty in Malawi. Despite policy hurdles, he’s growing food, independence, and hope — one seed at a time. www.seedandknowledge.org

Schools and Colleges Permaculture Programme SCOPE Zambia a member of Rescope Programme NET Zambia Alliance for Agroecology and Biodiversity SCOPE Malawi-Schools Permaculture Soils, Food and Healthy Communities Earthlore Foundation Biowatch SA PELUM Zimbabwe TSURO Trust AFSA Knowledge Hub for Organic Agriculture in Southern Africa The Seed and Knowledge Initiative Kasisi Agricultural Training Centre FIAN International Zambia Brot für die Welt Agroecology Fund SwedBio GEF Small Grants Programme UCT Bio-economy Research Chair