Cattle population has stagnated over the past decade, while the population of the small ruminants, particularly goats has grown considerably. Dairy production supplies only half of the national demand yet there is significant unused capacity in the processing industry, with most of the plants running at only 25% capacity. Meat production is also very low - current production levels translate into per capita consumption of 1.3kg per annum.
Investment opportunities
• Cattle breeding, both dairy and beef, for supplying producers with breeding stock
• Commercial beef and milk production. Malawi needs experienced commercial farmers to underpin the expansion of this industry.
• Contract farming arrangements between processors and small-scale producers
• Feed growing and feed production
• Manufacturing of cooling tanks and
collection equipment
• Service provisions including artificial insemination, operation of dipping tanks, veterinary supplies and services
• Abattoirs and meat processing plants
• Transportation of raw milk to processing plants
• Cold chain development
• Milk and meat promotion, marketing and retailing.
For more information on investing in livestock industry and available incentives contact the Malawi Investment Promotion Agency (MIPA).
Key contact: Noel G. Lihiku,
Planning and Research Manager
nlihiku@mipamw.org
