THREE DAY AGENDA
An Overview of the Three-Day Program
Get an overview of what to expect across the three days of Legume Tour 2026, including the Field Day, Conference Day, and Site Visit Day. More detailed program information will be shared as it becomes available.
Field Day | August 25
Objectives
Field Day will showcase practical legume production technologies, varieties, mechanization, and cost-effective agronomic solutions through hands-on field demonstrations, while highlighting opportunities for irrigated commercial production and inclusive smallholder participation in commercial legume production.
Who should attend
The Field Day is designed for farmers, agribusinesses, input suppliers, researchers, development partners, investors, policymakers, financial institutions, and agricultural service providers interested in learning about new and soon-to-be released production technologies while building connections across the legume value chain.
Conference Day | August 26
Objectives
Conference Day will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, development partners, researchers, and private sector actors to identify practical opportunities and constraints in Malawi’s legume value chains and advance actionable steps for market-led, inclusive value chain development. The Expo will showcase businesses and projects and facilitate market connections.
Who should attend
Conference Day is designed for policymakers, industry leaders, agribusinesses, investors, researchers, development partners, producers, and producer organizations seeking to shape Malawi’s legume sector. Participants will explore market trends, policy priorities, investment opportunities, and value chain development, while the Expo provides businesses and development projects an opportunity to showcase their products and services.
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
Objectives
Site Visit Day will showcase real-world business models, facilities, and partnerships driving legume sector growth, helping participants identify practical opportunities for investment, smallholder integration, market linkages, and value chain collaboration.
Who should attend
Site Visit Day is designed for stakeholders driving change through partnerships, investment, policy, business strategy, research, or program design. It is particularly valuable for agribusiness executives, commercially minded and early adopter producers, investors, development partners, policymakers, and value chain leaders seeking practical insights from legume-sector businesses and partnerships.