April 2026 Visit Malawi Kiyotaka Tokuraku・Shinya Yamanaka
From April 25th to May 4th, 2026, Kiyotaka Tokuraku and Shinya Yamanaka visited Malawi.
This was the final research visit to Malawi under the project.
During their stay, they actively visited progressive farmers in Zomba, Blantyre, and Lilongwe. They also met with staff at the Embassy of Japan in Malawi and the JICA Malawi Office to report on the project’s progress and discuss future directions. At WOTA, they held discussions on small-scale irrigation facilities and gathered information on advanced farming practices. In addition, they conducted a field survey at the Sustainable Cape Maclear Farm and held research meetings with Nicholas Sikoya Chanza, John Matewere, and Yasuko Kusakari.
Tetsu Sato had originally planned to join the visit; however, due to the severe fuel shortage affecting the country, he regrettably had to cancel his trip.
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- Maize fields on the way from the airport to Lilongwe
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- Project meeting at Chitedze ARS
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- Visiting Chitedze Laboratory Complex
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- An enjoyable discussion about plants with women from the village
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- Entrance to the Nsaru site
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- A large number of seedlings grown in recycled pots, with Mantis
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- Blantyre farmers market
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- Blantyre farmers market
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- Baobab Fruit・・Sweet, tart, and delicious
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- Extra 1: At Ahlai Suya Restaurant in Lilongwe – maize nsima on the left and cassava nsima on the right
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- Extra 2: Lunch at the Midwives Association Restaurant in Lilongwe – local chicken, pumpkin leaves, okra, and other dishes
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- Extra 3: Dinner at Zathu – kampango, stewed okra, stewed beans, stewed pumpkin leaves, and stewed tomatoes
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- Extra 4: Street food at Blantyre Farmers Market – dumplings and other snacks