Malawi Agricultural Commercialisation - AGCOM Project

05/08/2026

14/07/2026

A delegation from the European Union (EU) today visited Mbalame Dairy Cooperative in Dowa, one of the cooperatives that benefited from matching grant support under AGCOM Program.

The visit was aimed at appreciating how supported groups continue to thrive after receiving support from the Program.

AGCOM 2 National Program Coordinator, Teddie Nakhumwa, emphasized the importance of such visits, noting that the EU, as one of the funders of the Program under the World Bank managed Multi-Donor Trust Fund (MDTF), needed to witness firsthand the impact of their investment on rural communities.

Chairperson of the cooperative, Mr. Pistorious Msonthi, highlighted remarkable progress achieved through AGCOM support. Daily milk production has increased from 80 litres to an average of 300 litres following the acquisition of 97 dairy animals, a feed mixer, and a chuff cutter. The cooperative also constructed a feed processing house to strengthen its operations.

Among its sustainability initiatives, the cooperative introduced a pass-on program for dairy animals, ensuring that the benefits of the 97 cows extend to more members. This has expanded membership and multiplied the number of beneficiaries.

The EU joins other contributors to the MDTF, including Norway, Ireland, and the Government of Flanders, in supporting AGCOM’s mission to transform rural livelihoods.

06/07/2026

AGCOM 2 hands over tractors to Producer Organizations across the country

29/06/2026

AGCOM 2 Program – Call for Concept Notes (Window 1)

The Agricultural Commercialisation (AGCOM 2) Program invites eligible Producer Organisations (POs) that intend to access the Matching Grants for the first time to submit their Concept Notes under Window 1.

Key Details:

- Applications are open exclusively for Producer Organisations (POs) involved in Productive Alliances (PAs).
- Concept Notes must be submitted collaboratively by POs and their off-takers.
- Please use the official AGCOM 2 Window 1 format, including all required annexes.
- You can request the format via email at [email protected] or download it from the program's website.
- When preparing your Concept Notes, seek technical guidance from your District Council Agribusiness Officers and Trade Officers.

Apply using one of these different ways:
To apply online, download the concept note template on the AGCOM 2 website under the downloads link on forms and templates link and prepare all required attachments as separate files. Complete your application on the AGCOM website via this link https://www.agcom.gov.mw/node/390. The link is also on the website's home page.

In case of challenges with submitting the application online, a Concept Note clearly marked “Window 1 Concept Note for AGCOM 2 Matching Grant” can be submitted by hand at the AGCOM 2 Office, off Paul Kagame Highway, opposite MRA in Area 4, Lilongwe.

Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your agribusiness through AGCOM 2 Matching Grants!

The deadline for submitting the concept notes is 24th July, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be assessed.

26/06/2026

On Thursday, the AGCOM II Programme handed over 15 tractors to farmer organizations across Malawi that are receiving matching grants, a milestone aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and strengthening food security nationwide.

Speaking when she officially handed over the tractors at Capital Hill in Lilongwe, Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development, Hon. Roza Fatchi Mbilizi, MP, said that the tractors will expand cultivated land, lower production costs, and increase yields, progress that aligns with the country’s Malawi 2063 development aspirations.

AGCOM II National Program Coordinator, Dr. Teddie Nakhumwa, commended farmer organizations for successfully making their cash contributions toward the procurement of the tractors. He said that this collective effort demonstrates farmers’ commitment to advancing agricultural productivity.

Nakhumwa further announced that 60 more tractors are set to be procured soon. He noted that mechanization is a critical pillar of commercialization, enabling farmers to work more efficiently.

Representing farmer groups, Jenina Chokotho, Chairperson of Anzanga Producers and Marketing Cooperative, said the tractors will empower farmers to increase production and venture into value addition.

Each tractor comes equipped with essential implements such as plough, ridger, harrow, and in some cases, a trailer, ensuring farmers have the tools they need to transform their operations.

03/06/2026

The arrival of a MK141 million tractor and implements at Kalikutupe Producers and Marketing Cooperative, in the area of Traditional Authority Kaluluma in Kasungu, marks a turning point for local farmers.

For Ivy Chisi, a longtime member of the group, this mechanisation means expanding her farming area from 2 hectares to 6 hectares, a development that will significantly boost her harvests and farm income. She believes that increased production and earnings will help transform her socio-economic life.

This transformation extends to the 751 other members of the cooperative, who will also expand their farming areas as the tractor replaces the strenuous hoe cultivation.

The soybean producing cooperative is receiving a MK280 million matching grant from AGCOM 2, part of which will also be used to finance the construction of a modern warehouse.

This investment will strengthen storage capacity, improve market access, and enhance the overall sustainability of the cooperative.

"By easing labour demands and increasing land under production, this mechanisation is set to open new opportunities for farming households and strengthen the socio-economic development of this community," says Steven Nyirenda, vice chairperson of the cooperative.

23/05/2026

Today we share with you how Amadoda Cooperative from Mchinji is benefiting from the Prpgram through Soybean production.

20/05/2026

Today we share with you highlights from the Platinum Green Cooperative. A Lilongwe based producer organization doing goat production.

20/05/2026

Officials from the World Bank, the Multi-Donor Trust Fund, the Ministries of Agriculture and Finance and other stakeholders on Tuesday visited the Lilongwe-based 59-member Hortspice Cooperative as part of the ongoing AGCOM 2 Program mission.

Hortspice Cooperative specializes in growing and processing spices such as ginger, turmeric, garlic, and chia seeds.

Daniel Kalunga, chairperson of the cooperative, says the group received a matching grant from AGCOM Program, which was used to construct a factory and procure processing machine, farming equipment including boom sprayers and mini tractors, to boost production.

During the tour, Pearson Soko, Director of Agriculture Extension Services in the Ministry of Agriculture, commended the farmers for their contribution to the realization of MW2063 Vision through commercialization and the establishment of a factory within their community. He noted that the cooperative’s achievements demonstrate the possibilities farmers can unlock with strategic support from Government and its partners.

Speaking on behalf of the donors, Ortega Aparicio Alvaro from the European Union expressed pride in seeing the tangible results of the AGCOM Program.

While acknowledging the challenges faced by the farmers, Alvaro commended their efforts in commercialization and market expansion, both locally and internationally.

He further encouraged the cooperative to continue investing whenever new market opportunities arise.