{"id":13173,"date":"2026-06-20T12:26:31","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T12:26:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.iita.org\/news-item\/iita-promotes-soybean-as-miracle-crop-at-ag-fair-in-malawi\/"},"modified":"2026-06-20T12:26:31","modified_gmt":"2026-06-20T12:26:31","slug":"iita-promotes-soybean-as-miracle-crop-at-ag-fair-in-malawi","status":"publish","type":"news-item","link":"https:\/\/iita.org\/fr\/news-item\/iita-promotes-soybean-as-miracle-crop-at-ag-fair-in-malawi\/","title":{"rendered":"IITA promotes soybean as ‘miracle crop’ at ag fair in Malawi"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Visitors at the pavilion during the exhibition.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Malawi, IITA is promoting soybean as the next \u201cmiracle crop\u201d, emphasizing its value for the wellbeing of smallscale farmers by integrating the crop in sustainable agricultural development and commercialization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the 11th Malawi National Agricultural Fair, held 28\u250030 August in Blantyre, the IITA-Malawi exhibition showcased agricultural innovations, technologies, crops, and value-added products that the institute is promoting in the region. Among the most notable were the improved varieties of soybean and cassava, as well as recipes and the information materials on improved crop management and value addition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Fair was organized by the Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) with the theme \u201cAgriculture: the basis for achieving inclusive growth\u201d. The event drew over 100 exhibitors that included researchers, input suppliers, farmers\u2019 organizations, processors, buyers of agricultural produce, and service providers. The Fair was officially opened by the Malawi State President, Peter Mutharika.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Hon. Allan Chiyembekeza, Minister of Agriculture, visited the IITA pavilion. He was briefed by Mathinda Sopo, IITA\u2019s agribusiness specialist, on the various technologies on display as well as IITA\u2019s work to support farmers with new technologies and improved seeds to help Malawi\u2019s agriculture-based economy to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are developing a sustainable soybean seed system that aims at enhancing the availability of high-quality seeds of improved varieties for farmers in Malawi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are also working to promote the integration of subsistence farmers into the market economy by linking them to end-user industries,\u201d Mathinda told the Minister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In his response, Minister Chiyembekeza indicated that he was well aware of IITA\u2019s work and appreciated the research in the country particularly on cowpea and cassava, adding he was delighted that IITA was also focusing on promoting soybean in Malawi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI have known of IITA\u2019s work for some time since I am familiar with CGIAR research centers working in Malawi and in the [southern Africa] region. However, this is the first time I am hearing that IITA is also working on soybean. This is indeed impressive, and I am excited about the future prospects of your research on this crop. There are many farmers and other people who do not know productive ways of using soybean for both food security and income generation,\u201d the Minister emphasized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Daniel M anda, a student at the Malawi College of Accountancy, was among the hundreds of people who visited the IITA pavilion to see the various technologies and products on display. He indicated, \u201cI would like one day to become a commercial farmer who would seek to know more about soybean and its benefits to export the crop to other countries. Coming to this Fair \u2013 to the IITA exhibition in particular \u2013 has made me appreciate soybean and better underst and its various uses.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more details, please contact: Jeffrey T. Oliver, j.oliver@cgiar.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

About IITA<\/strong> www.iita.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is one of the world\u2019s leading research partners in finding solutions for hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. Its award-winning research for development (R4D) approach addresses the development needs of tropical countries. IITA works with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture. IITA is a non-profit organization founded in 1967 in Nigeria and governed by a Board of Trustees. IITA works on the following crops: cowpea, soybean, banana\/plantain, yam, cassava, and maize. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In Malawi, IITA is promoting soybean as the next \u201cmiracle crop\u201d, emphasizing its value for the wellbeing of smallscale farmers by integrating the crop in sustainable agricultural development and commercialization.
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