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🌽 Maize (White)

MWK 38,000 +4.2%

per 50kg bag

Lilongwe • Kasungu Today, 08:30

🫘 Soybeans

MWK 52,000 +2.8%

per 50kg bag

Lilongwe • Blantyre Today, 07:45

🥜 Groundnuts

MWK 95,000 Stable

per 50kg bag

Kasungu • Mzimba Today, 06:20

🫘 Red Kidney Beans

MWK 78,000 -1.5%

per 50kg bag

Kasungu • Dedza Yesterday, 16:00

🌾 Rice (Paddy)

MWK 45,000 +1.8%

per 50kg bag

Karonga • Nkhata Bay Today, 09:10

🌾 Sorghum

MWK 42,000 -2.2%

per 50kg bag

Mzimba • Rumphi Today, 06:50

🥔 Irish Potatoes

MWK 18,500 +3.5%

per 25kg bag

Mzuzu • Dedza Today, 08:00

🍠 Cassava

MWK 22,000 Stable

per 50kg bag

Nkhota Kota • Salima Yesterday, 14:20

🧅 Onions

MWK 8,500 +5.1%

per 25kg bag

Blantyre • Zomba Today, 10:15

📈

Maize Demand

+12.4%

Expected demand growth in Central Region over the next 3 months.

High Confidence

📊

Soybeans Demand

+8.7%

Rising demand from processors and exporters in the Southern Region.

Medium Confidence

📉

Groundnuts Demand

-2.1%

Slight decline expected due to increased imports from neighbouring markets.

Low Confidence

🌾

Rice Demand

+6.3%

Strong local consumption and growing export opportunities in the Northern Region.

High Confidence

🥔

Potato Demand

+4.5%

Increasing demand from processing plants and restaurants in urban centres.

Medium Confidence

🧅

Onion Demand

+9.1%

Sharp growth due to high seasonal demand and reduced imports from South Africa.

High Confidence

🍠

Cassava Demand

+3.2%

Steady growth driven by industrial starch production and local consumption.

Medium Confidence

🫘

Pigeon Peas Demand

+5.0%

Improved export deals to India and East Africa – steady upward trend.

Medium Confidence

🌶️

Chilli Demand

+7.8%

Strong export growth to European and Asian markets driven by organic certification.

High Confidence

Heavy Rainfall Warning

Warning

Expected heavy rains in Lilongwe, Dedza, and Ntcheu over the next 48 hours. Risk of flooding in low-lying areas.

Pest Outbreak Alert

Critical

Fall Armyworm reported in Kasungu and Mzimba districts. Immediate action recommended for affected farms.

Dry Spell Advisory

Advisory

Extended dry period expected in Southern Region. Farmers advised to implement water conservation measures.

Good Farming Conditions

Good

Optimal planting conditions reported in Northern Region. Moderate rainfall and temperature ideal for maize and groundnuts.

Storm Warning

Warning

Severe thunderstorms expected in Blantyre, Thyolo, and Mulanje this evening. Risk of flash floods.

Frost Advisory

Advisory

Patchy frost expected in high-altitude areas of Mzuzu and Dedza. Sensitive crops may be affected.

Flood Watch

Warning

Rising water levels along Lake Malawi shoreline. Communities near the lake should prepare for potential flooding.

Planting Season Advisory

Good

Favourable planting window opens in Central Region. Farmers are encouraged to start sowing early-maturing varieties.

Wind Advisory

Advisory

Strong winds expected in Nkhota Kota and Salima. Secure structures and avoid outdoor burning.