Farm Input Subsidy Programme (FISP)
Farm Input Subsidy Programme
The Farm Input Subsidy Programme (FISP) is a Government of Malawi programme designed to improve access to affordable agricultural inputs for eligible farming households. The programme supports increased agricultural productivity, food security and household resilience.
Through FISP, eligible farming households receive support towards the acquisition of selected agricultural inputs, including seed and fertilizer, in accordance with Government programme guidelines for the applicable agricultural season.
FISP Objectives
The programme supports agricultural productivity, food security and improved livelihoods among eligible farming households.
Objectives
The main objectives of FISP are to:
- Improve access to agricultural inputs among eligible farming households.
- Increase agricultural productivity and food production.
- Contribute to national food and nutrition security.
- Support the incomes and livelihoods of farming households.
- Promote participation of smallholder farmers in agricultural development.
FISP Implementation
The Ministry of Agriculture coordinates the implementation of FISP in collaboration with relevant Government institutions, development partners, local authorities and other stakeholders.
Programme implementation may include farmer identification and registration, beneficiary verification, input allocation, distribution and monitoring. Details such as eligibility requirements, input packages, beneficiary contributions and implementation arrangements are communicated for each agricultural season.
Farmer Information
Official information relating to FISP participation and implementation is communicated through the Ministry's authorised channels.
Farmers and other stakeholders are encouraged to obtain official FISP information from the Ministry of Agriculture and authorised Government offices.
Season-specific information, including beneficiary registration, eligibility requirements, input distribution arrangements, approved service providers and related notices, will be published through the Ministry's official communication channels.
Documents & Notices
Relevant FISP guidelines, notices, reports and other programme documents will be made available through the Ministry's Documents / Downloads section as they are published.
Contact
For further information about FISP, farmers and stakeholders should contact the Ministry of Agriculture through its official offices and communication channels.