Briefing Paper

Nutrition Insecurity: Farm Input Subsidy and Integrated Soil Fertility Technologies Solution Divide in Malawi

This research attempts to shed light on why nutrition insecurity still affects many smallholder farmers, despite the investments made by the Malawian government. In particular, the research highlights the significance of food production input systems, such as fertilizer input subsidy, coupled with best practices in integrated soil fertility management (ISMF) techniques and their effect on nutrition outcomes. Why are such linkages so critical to ensure an improved health status of the people in Malawi?