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Describes operations of Malawi's stall-feeder scheme and presents 4 trial results comparing growth rate & efficiency of concentrate utilization of stall-fed beef cattle given meat-and-bone meal (MBM) and/or bone meal (BM) supplements to a 'madeya' (maize hominy feed) & poultry manure plus roughag...


Butterworth, M.H.Chintsanya, N.C.C.Phiri, K.M.J.Mitengo-Gama, P.W.S.[Stall-feeding beef cattle with agricultural by-products in Malawi]Stall-feeding beef cattle with agricultural by-products in Malawi

A study undertaken to determine the performance of crossbred cows on the smallholder farms in southern Malawi with respect to reproductive and productive performance traits. Includes data on age at first calving, calving interval, and milk yield.


Agyemang, K.Nkhonjera, L.P.[Productivity of crossbred cattle on smallholder farms in southern Malawi]Productivity of crossbred cattle on smallholder farms in southern Malawi

Presents findings of a study carried out to see beef production by effective fattening system for the domestic market of Malawi with a consequent sparing of foreign exchange.


Nkhonjera, L.P.Agyemang, K.Butterworth, M.H.[Performance of cattle stall-fed for beef in Malawi]Performance of cattle stall-fed for beef in Malawi

United Nations Environment ProgrammeAfrican Development Bank[Atlas des ressources en énergie de l'Afrique][Atlas of Africa Energy Resources]Atlas of Africa Energy Resources

Recent hikes in food prices have created economic and social turmoil in many African countries. But in Malawi, fertilizer and seed subsidies have enabled small-scale farmers to improve maize productivity and achieve food security.


Denning, G.L.Kabambe, PSánchez, P.A.Malik, A.Flor, RHarawa, RNkhoma, PZamba, CBanda, CMagombo, CKeating, MWangila, J.Sachs, JD[Input subsidies to improve smallholder maize productivity in Malawi : Toward an African green revolution]Input subsidies to improve smallholder maize productivity in Malawi : Toward an African green revolution

Siambi, M.Kananji, G.Rubyogo, Jean-ClaudeMiti, F.Mponda, O.[Multiplication of breeder and basic seed for maize and legumes in Tanzania, Malawi, and Zambia]Multiplication of breeder and basic seed for maize and legumes in Tanzania, Malawi, and Zambia

Discusses the objectives, activities and achievements of a goat project of the Malawi German Livestock Development Programme. Looks into the present scale of implementation and summarises the small holder farm surveys. compares state farms and smallholder farms regarding their contribution to sma...


Kasowanjete, M.Stotz, D.Zerfas, H.P.[Goat development programme in Malawi]Goat development programme in Malawi

Purpose – Cassava production surged noticeably in Southeastern Africa beginning in the 1990s. The purpose of this paper is to examine the commercial responses and food security consequences of cassava production growth in the region. Design/methodology/approach – The paper incorporates a mix of q...


Haggblade, S.Djurfeldt, A.Nyirenda, D.Lodin, J.Brimer, L.Chiona, M.Chitundu, M.Chiwona-Karltun, L.Cuambe, C.Dolislager, M.Donovan, C.Droppelmann, K.Jirstrom, M.Kambewa, E.Kambewa, P.Mahungu, N.M.Mkumbira, J.Mudema, J.Nielson, H.Nyembe, M.Salegua, V.Tomo, A.Weber, M.[Cassava commercialization in Southeastern Africa]Cassava commercialization in Southeastern Africa
Autor: Koning, R. de

Breeding performance of Malawi Zebu kept under traditional management system was investigated. Reproductive data of 1500 cattle were analysed. Discussions and data on age at first calving, calving interval (CI), existence of a breeding season and also effects of month of calving on subsequent CI ...


Koning, R. de[Lamb and mutton production in Kenya]Lamb and mutton production in Kenya

This is a follow-up paper describing experiences gained from the bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) seed strategy in Malawi, published in the Journal of Sustainable Agriculture in 2000. The strategy included: informal seed multiplication using smallholder farmers; informal seed distribution using groce...


Chirwa, RowlandAggarwal, VDPhiri, MARMwenda, ARE[Experiences in implementing the bean seed strategy in Malawi]Experiences in implementing the bean seed strategy in Malawi

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