Author: Chisomo Maliwa

Chisomo Maliwa is a Malawian food scientist and agrifood entrepreneur focused on sustainable food systems, nutrition, and climate-resilient agriculture in Africa. She is the founder of Duwa Enterprise, a women-led agrifood initiative reducing post-harvest losses through value addition and community-based food processing. Her work supports women, youth, and smallholder farmers to produce safe, market-ready foods while strengthening local food security, inclusive agribusiness development, and resilient livelihoods in Malawi and across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Post-Harvest Losses Malawi: Practical Solutions for Farmer

Post-harvest losses in Malawi remain one of the most significant barriers to food security and farmer profitability. An estimated 20–40% of harvested crops are lost before reaching markets due to poor storage, handling, and limited processing capacity. Another key concern in Malawi is aflatoxin contamination, which the World Health Organization identifies as a major public […]

Reducing Post-Harvest Losses in Malawi: Practical Solutions

Post-harvest losses remain one of the most critical challenges to food security in Malawi and across Sub-Saharan Africa. Studies estimate that between 20% and 40% of harvested crops are lost before reaching consumers due to inadequate handling, storage, processing, and market access. These losses translate into reduced farmer income, higher food prices, increased imports, and […]