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At independence in 1964, the cultivable area of Malawi was estimated at 3.42 million hectares (net of the remaining estates), about 90% of which was cultivated. [24] Most of the land in Malawi suitable for farming food crops was available at the time of independence to Malawians without an obligation to pay cash rent or provide labour services.
The Ministry of Agriculture is the central government ministry of Malawi responsible for agriculture. [1] [2] The ministry has the responsibility of formulating and implementing national policy on home affairs and other subjects which come under its purview. [3] The current Minister of Agriculture is Samuel Kawale. [4]
The Minister of Agriculture of Malawi is a cabinet position in the Malawi government responsible for the country's agricultural sector. [1] The Minister of Agriculture is further responsible for formulating and implementing policies aimed at promoting agricultural productivity, improving food security, and enhancing the livelihoods of farmers. [2]
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It is estimated that Malawi loses around $12.5 million, or the equivalent of 1% of its GDP each year to drought, and $9 million or 0.7% of its GDP, to flooding in the southern regions of the country. [50] Indeed, Malawi is not new to weather related disasters, between 1970 and 2006, there were over 40 weather related incidents. [51]
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The economy of Malawi is $7.522 billion by gross domestic product as of 2019, and is predominantly agricultural, with about 80% of the population living in rural areas. The landlocked country in south central Africa ranks among the world's least developed countries and poorest countries. [ 12 ]
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