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Welcome to the TAPP Malawi resource hub. This section provides access to valuable publications, reports, guides, and other materials stemming from our diverse projects and research aimed at transforming rural livelihoods in Malawi.

Our work focuses on sustainable agriculture, animal health and productivity, climate resilience, value chain development, and economic empowerment for smallholder farmers. We hope these resources offer useful insights, practical knowledge, and updates for farmers, partners, researchers, students, policymakers, and anyone interested in agricultural development in Malawi.

Explore Our Resources

You can find various documents here, potentially including:

  • Project Reports & Updates: Learn about the progress and impact of our initiatives like TRANSFORM, TRADE, and One Health. Find evaluation reports and success stories.
  • Research Findings & Publications: Access findings from studies on livestock health (including zoonotic diseases and AMR), crop production, climate adaptation strategies, and value chain analyses.
  • Training Materials & Guides: Download practical guides and manuals on topics such as Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), community-based animal healthcare, climate-smart agriculture techniques, financial literacy for farmers, and value addition processes (e.g., dairy, peanut butter).
  • Newsletters & Communications: Stay informed with our latest newsletters, press releases, and communication materials highlighting key activities and achievements.
  • Policy Briefs: (If available) Read summaries and briefs related to agricultural development and livestock policy relevant to Malawi.
TAPP News letter January - March, 2016
TAPP News letter January - March, 2016

The newsletter focuses on TAPP’s agricultural initiatives in Malawi, particularly concerning climate change challenges and solutions. Key topics include:

  • CABMACC Program: Details the Capacity Building for Managing Climate Change program, a joint effort between LUANAR and the Norwegian University of Life Sciences, aimed at improving climate change adaptation through research and training, especially regarding the resilience of Zebu cattle.
  • Farmer Challenges: Addresses issues like tick infestations affecting livestock and limited access to timely climate information for farming decisions.
  • Innovative Solutions: Discusses the exploration of local methods, such as using tobacco stem fluid to control ticks, and efforts to enhance climate monitoring systems for better data access.
  • Collaboration: Emphasizes the importance of partnerships between institutions to effectively tackle climate change impacts and support food security in Malawi.
TAPP Malawi Strategic Plan 2024-2028

The plan outlines TAPP Malawi’s strategy for 2023-2027, aiming for a vision of “A Malawi with self-reliant and healthy farming communities”. Founded in 2000 by agricultural scholars, TAPP initially focused on livestock research but has since broadened its scope to address wider farmer livelihood challenges while maintaining strength in livestock. Their mission is to create spaces for farmers’ learning and growth in sustainable farming, improving livelihoods and health. The plan aligns with Malawi 2063, SDGs, and Africa Agenda 2063.

The strategy is organized into two main “Growth Spaces”:

  1. Innovations & Impact: Focuses on TAPP’s work with farming communities through innovation and impact-driven approaches. It covers two programmatic areas: Agriculture (livestock/crop production, productivity, marketing) and Health & Well-being (nutrition, waterborne diseases, zoonoses, AMR). Key strategic priorities include:  

    • Boosting agricultural production and productivity amidst climate change, using integrated farming and digital extension.  
    • Improving farmers’ access to reliable markets and finance through value addition, financial literacy, and partnerships.  
    • Reducing the burden of disease and illness by addressing nutrition security, animal health (using a One Health approach), and waterborne diseases.

  2. Operations & Business: Focuses on strengthening TAPP Malawi’s internal systems and capacities. Key operational priorities include:  

    • Building resilient financing models through resource mobilization, enterprise development, and diversifying income.  
    • Strengthening organizational systems, policies, and people management through staff development and operational policy implementation.  
    • Building TAPP’s footprint and demonstrating impact through increased visibility, partnerships, and effective research and communications.

The plan will be implemented through annual milestones set by staff, with oversight from the Board of Directors via quarterly reviews and external audits.