Sustainable farming

Creating Lasting Impact

How NSCL is transforming lives and contributing to Malawi's sustainable development.

Our Progress

Impact by the Numbers

Our commitment to sustainable development translates into measurable results for our communities.

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Our Commitment

Aligning With Sustainable Development Goals

NSCL contributes to Malawi's Vision 2063 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through our operations.

SDG 1: No Poverty

No Poverty

Providing income opportunities for smallholder farmers through fair trade policies.

SDG 2: Zero Hunger

Zero Hunger

Enhancing food security through reliable fish and rice supply chains.

SDG 8: Decent Work & Economic Growth

Decent Work & Economic Growth

Empowering farmers and creating employment through our PAYG model.

SDG 12: Responsible Consumption

Responsible Consumption

Promoting sustainable fish farming and rice production methods.

SDG 13: Climate Action

Climate Action

Implementing climate-smart agricultural practices to reduce environmental impact.

Community impact
Community Growth

Empowering Smallholder Farmers

Our innovative Pay-As-You-Grow (PAYG) model provides farmers with quality inputs (fingerlings, feed, and fertilizers) on credit, technical support, and guaranteed market access for their produce.

Challenges & Innovations

The Problem & Solutions

Understanding the challenges in Malawi's agricultural sector and our innovative approaches to address them.

Challenges in Malawi's Fisheries & Agriculture

  • Seasonal fish shortages and declining wild fish populations.
  • Smallholder farmers face market access barriers and lack financing for inputs.
  • Inconsistent food quality due to traditional processing methods.

How NSCL Addresses These Challenges

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    Contract Farming & PAYG Input Model:Providing farmers with quality inputs (fingerlings, feed, and fertilizers) on credit.
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    Processing & Value Addition:Using modern processing facilities to improve quality and shelf life.
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    Market Linkages:Ensuring guaranteed off-take for farmers' produce and connecting them to urban and institutional buyers.
Sustainability

Environmental Stewardship

Our commitment to sustainable practices ensures we protect natural resources while meeting market demands.

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Sustainability is our promise – quality is our guarantee!

Climate-Smart Agriculture

Climate-Smart Agriculture

We promote eco-friendly fish farming techniques and climate-smart rice production to reduce environmental impact.

Waste Reduction

Waste Reduction

Our modern processing facilities implement innovative methods to minimize waste and maximize resource utilization.

Responsible Sourcing

Responsible Sourcing

We ensure our fish stocks are sustainably sourced from Lake Malawi to prevent overfishing and ecosystem damage.

Join Our Mission for Sustainable Development

Together we can create a more sustainable future for Malawi while building prosperous communities.