MUTHARIKA LAUNCHES FARM INPUT SUBSIDIARY PROGRAM TO BOOST AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SECURITY

MCHINJI, November 12, 2025 –

President Prof. Arthur Peter Mutharika has officially launched the 2025/2026 Farm Input Subsidy Programme (FISP), fulfilling a key promise made during the opening of the 52nd Session of Parliament in October.

The initiative, which aims to revitalize Malawi’s agriculture sector, will benefit 1.1 million farming households across the country. Each beneficiary household will access two 50kg bags of fertilizer at a subsidized price of K10,000 per bag, and a 5kg pack of seed of their choice.

Announcing the development through his official Facebook page, President Mutharika said his administration had delivered on its commitment to restore the subsidy program as part of efforts to boost food production and strengthen the economy.

“On October 31, 2025, during the opening of the 52nd Session of Parliament, I informed the nation that my Administration would reintroduce the Farm Input Subsidy Program (FISP) for this farming season, with a planned launch in the second week of November 2025,” he wrote.

“In my address, I stated that the program would benefit 1.1 million households with each beneficiary household accessing two 50kg bags of fertilizer at K10,000 per bag and a 5kg pack of seed of their choice.

I am excited that today, my Government has fulfilled that promise by officially launching the 2025/2026 Farm Inputs Subsidy Programme (FISP) in Mchinji District — a program set to boost production, enhance food security, and ensure prosperity for all.

As your President, I will deliver on my promises, and I will only promise that which I can deliver.”

The President first announced plans to reintroduce FISP on October 31, 2025, during his State Opening Address to Parliament, emphasizing that agriculture remains the backbone of Malawi’s economy.

Over the past few years, the country’s agricultural output has been hit hard by climate change, foreign exchange shortages, and rising input costs. The reintroduction of FISP is expected to cushion smallholder farmers from these challenges, enhance food production, and stabilize local markets.

Economists say the program’s success will depend on transparent implementation and timely input delivery. If effectively managed, it could help reduce reliance on food imports, stabilize inflation, and contribute to broader rural economic growth.

The initiative aligns with President Mutharika’s broader vision of “Sustaining a People-Centered Government”, prioritizing policies that directly improve livelihoods and strengthen Malawi’s economic resilience.

By Joshua Mpinganjira
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