Malawi's Fertiliser Surge Fails to Produce Tall Children

Malawi's Fertiliser Surge Fails to Produce Tall Children

Malawi may be topping African charts in fertiliser consumption, but the country remains a nation of short people, a new continental report has revealed--reminding policymakers that tall maize alone does not make tall children.

Malawi’s Fertiliser Surge Fails to Produce Tall Children—Report - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi

Malawi may be topping African charts in fertiliser consumption, but the country remains a nation of short people, a new continental report has revealed—reminding policymakers that tall maize alone does not make tall children. The Africa Food Systems Report (AFSR 2025), launched this week at the Africa Food Systems Forum in Dakar, Senegal, notes that […] The post Malawi’s Fertiliser Surge Fails to Produce Tall Children—Report appeared first on Ma…

Malawi’s fertiliser surge fails to curb child stunting—report

Despite ranking among Africa’s top fertiliser consumers, Malawi continues to grapple with stubbornly high levels of child stunting, according to a new report that warns Africa is falling behind in its fight against hunger. The Africa Food Systems Report (AFSR 2025), released on Monday during the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) in Dakar, Senegal, singles out Malawi as an example of the paradox facing the continent: heavy investment in agricultur…