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

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.

TAPPMW 2025–2029 Strategic Plan

Building Resilient, Sustainable, and Healthy Households in Malawi

The Trustees of Agricultural Promotion Program (TAPP Malawi) proudly presents its new five-year strategic plan (2025–2029), providing a bold roadmap for tackling Malawi’s pressing development challenges. Our mission is to work with vulnerable communities to reduce hunger, poverty, and malnutrition through climate-smart agriculture, economic empowerment, the One Health approach, and strong partnerships.

Key Focus Areas:

  • Agriculture & Food Security: Boosting productivity and resilience through diversified farming, irrigation, and improved access to quality seeds and livestock.

  • Environment & Climate Change: Restoring degraded land, promoting climate-smart practices, and supporting community-led conservation.

  • Nutrition & WASH: Integrating nutrition and water, sanitation, and hygiene interventions to improve health outcomes, especially for women and children.

  • Agribusiness, Finance & Markets: Enhancing market access, value addition, and financial inclusion for smallholder farmers.

  • One Health: Combating zoonotic diseases and antimicrobial resistance with integrated human, animal, and environmental health initiatives.

Our Impact So Far:

  • Reached over 150,000 farmers—over half women and 30% youth

  • Established innovative community-based breeding and irrigation programs

  • Supported 50+ active Farmer Field Schools and rehabilitated 40 water points

  • Advanced research and action on animal health, climate resilience, and rural livelihoods

Our Commitment:

We uphold professionalism, collaboration, inclusivity, sustainability, innovation, and adaptability. Guided by national (Malawi Vision 2063) and global development frameworks (SDGs, AU Agenda 2063), TAPP is dedicated to creating lasting change and empowering Malawians to thrive.

Join us in building a food-secure, healthy, and prosperous Malawi!

Learn more at: tappmalawi.org
Contact: info@tappmalawi.org