Are Lakeshore farmers less likely to produce groundnuts?
In consequence of increased risks of drought or floods, in particular, Lakeshore farm-ers (and those in the upper Shire Valley) may be less likely to produce groundnut, soy-abean, or sunflower than farmers in the Mid-altitude plateau upland areas. However, this pattern requires further study.
Why is groundnut a poor crop in Malawi?
Groundnut is one of the widely grown grain legumes in Malawi. The crop has potential to contribute to food and income security, but farmer yields are well below 1 t/ha. The low yields are due to a number of factors: Poor soil fertility in fields where groundnuts are usually grown.
Can small farmers produce oilseeds in Malawi?
This analysis suggests that efforts to increase small farmers¡¯ production of oilseeds in Malawi should focus on farmers with larger landholdings in the Mid-altitude plateau zone. Land availability appears to be an important consideration in both farmers¡¯ decisions to produce oilseeds and how much of this to sell.
How many households participate in crop agriculture in Malawi?
Source: Benson, Mabiso, and Nankhuni (2016). Source: Author¡¯s weighted analysis of 2016-17 Malawi Integrated Household Survey. Note: Observations (IHS4 survey sample households that engage in crop agriculture): 9,293.