Agriculture is the backbone of Malawi, where millions of farmers depend on healthy crops for food, income, and survival. Yet invisible threats — pests, diseases, and climate pressures — continue to put harvests at risk.As part of the MaDiPHS project led by NIBIO, Malawi is building a new digital plant health system powered by artificial intelligence, […]
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In Dedza District, farmers are facing growing challenges from pests, diseases, and climate change affecting key crops such as maize, groundnuts, and cassava. Through the MaDiPHS project, local plant doctors, extension workers, and lead farmers are using smartphones and digital surveillance tools to detect crop threats early and send real-time data for rapid response.In this
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Not every farmer in Malawi has access to a smartphone or internet connection. Through the Viamo 3-2-1 service, the MaDiPHS project is helping bridge that gap by delivering agricultural advice through SMS and voice-based messages in Chichewa. By dialing the free 3-2-1 hotline, farmers across the country can access trusted information about crop health, pests,
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Read the article here: https://times.mw/project-moves-to-promote-safer-pesticide-use/
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Video: World Bank officials are briefed on how MaDiPHS and its partners are advancing digital solutions that are transforming agricultural extension services in Malawi.
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