THREE DAY AGENDA
An Overview of the Three-Day Program
Explore the program of Legume Tour Malawi 2026, held August 25–27, featuring field demonstrations, conference discussions, and site visits across Malawi's legume value chains.
Field Day | August 25
Overview
Field Day showcased legume production technologies, varieties, mechanization, and cost-effective agronomic solutions through hands-on demonstrations, highlighting opportunities for irrigated commercial production and smallholder participation.
Key Focus Areas
Practical production technologies, emerging varieties, commercial farming opportunities, and approaches to integrating smallholder farmers into legume value chains.
Conference Day | August 26
Overview
Conference Day brought together policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, development partners, and private sector representatives to discuss opportunities and challenges across Malawi’s legume value chains. The Expo provided a platform for businesses and projects to showcase their work.
Key Focus Areas
Legume market trends, policy priorities, investment opportunities, inclusive value chain development, and connections between businesses and development partners.
State of Markets Reports
Insights to Inform the Conversation
Explore research and market analysis offering key insights into Malawi’s legume markets, value chains, and emerging opportunities.
Site Visit Day | August 27
Overview
Site Visit Day offered participants a closer look at commercial operations, facilities, and partnerships supporting Malawi’s legume sector, with a focus on practical business models and market connections.
Key Focus Areas
Commercial operations, investment opportunities, smallholder integration, market linkages, and collaboration across the legume value chain.