To bring together innovation and agriculture technology to reach resource less farmers, the AIP-Malawi activity was launched at lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources in April, 2014. The project, a collaborative tri-partite effort led by Cornell University, USA, Sathguru Management Consultants, India and lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Malawi is primarily concentrated towards improving seed science & technology curriculum; introducing e-learning tools, creating a seed processing facility and supporting seed entrepreneurs & the seed enterprise development.
HE Vanlalhuma, Indian High Commissioner to Malawi paid an official visit to lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Bunda Campus on September 4, 2014. Prof GY Kanyama Phiri, vice chancellor informed him on the genesis of the University and apprised him about the progress made in the ongoing USAID supported project titled Agricultural Innovation Partnership – Malawi (AIP – Malawi).
Prof Phiri expressed the importance of AIP-Malawi in strengthening seed research, production, processing and extension systems to address the emerging need for enhanced agricultural productivity.