NANKHWALI FARM CONTACT. One of the largest commercial multipliers of quality sweetpotato planting material in Malawi.

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1 NANKHWALI FARM One of the largest commercial multipliers of quality sweetpotato planting material in Malawi Vision & Mission Our vision is to multiply and sell the highest quality sweetpotato vines in Malawi. Our mission is to work with integrity in providing high quality and certified sweetpotato vines to meet the increasing demand for sweetpotato in the market. CONTACT Ned Konala P.O. Box 361, Mulanje, Malawi Mobile:

2 Introduction Ana akwanire Situated at the base of majestic Mount Mulanje, Nankhwali is a commercial farm established in The farm started growing a range of vegetables and in 2008 diversified into sweetpo- tato multiplication. It is now one of the largest commercial multipliers of quality sweetpotato planting material in the country. The farm is registered under the Companies Act on 12 December 2014 (Certificate N o ). Nankhwali Farm entered the sweetpotato multiplication market in response to an increased demand from NGO s working in development and disaster response for planting material of new sweetpotato varieties. There was particularly high demand for the orange fleshed sweetpotato (OFSP) varieties which were released in Malawi in Nankhwali focuses on 5 orange fleshed sweetpotato varieties that are high yielding and high in Vitamin A: Chipika, Kadyaubwerere, Kaphulira, Mathuthu and Ana Akwanire. The name was given because single plant produces 5 to 7 medium sized roots, enough for each child in a family of 6 children (families with many children). The vines are very spreading hence it has high vine growth and yield. It is a late maturing variety between 5 and 6 months which can produce up to 25 MT/ha.

3 Chipika It was named after the big roots it produces. Chipika vines are mainly Erect but they can spread in some instances. The maturity period is 4 to 5 months and it can produce approximately 35 MT/ha. Chipika prefers the higher temperatures of the rainy season and in the Shire River Valley. Kadyaubwerere It was named mainly after its taste, one would always want to eat some more. Kadyaubwere vines are spreading and has a maturity period of 4 to 5 months. It can produce approximately 35 MT/ha

4 Kaphulira Nankhwali works closely with a range of partners in sweetpotato research and development including: DARS/Bvumbwe (Depart- The name was given to it since it produces large roots, and early maturing allowing for piecemeal harvesting. Kaphulira vines are spreading. It is an early maturing variety between 3 and 4 months, with a potential yield of 35 MT/ha. Mathuthu Named after the big round roots it produces, Mathuthu vines are semi-erect. The maturity period is from 4 and 5 months, and can produce approximately 35 MT/ha.

5 ment of Agricultural Research Services) and the International Potato Center (CIP). Nankhwali strives to renew basic starter material for multiplication of OFSP vines via purchases from DARS/Bvumbwe. All Nankhwali multiplication fields are regularly rogued to remove any diseased plants and off types, ensuring healthy planting material of a pure variety. Nankhwali is registered with the Government of Malawi Seed Inspection Service and all fields are formally inspected at least twice a season - first in the midseason and then again prior to harvest. Nankhwali planting material is prepared in bundles of 100 x 30 cm long cuttings which are labelled with the name of the variety and the Nankhwali contact information to facilitate traceability. Physical location Nankhwali Farm is located along the Mulanje Phalomber Road in Mbewa Village, T.A. Mabuka, Mulanje District, 11km from Mulanje Boma, along the Nankhwali River. Nankhwali Farm has 11 hectares of land which is irrigated. Seven hectares are currently dedicated to sweet potato multiplication. The farm has adequate water supply from the Nankhwali River and gravity irrigation with overhead sprinkler system. As a result Nankhwali Farm is able to harvest up to 20,000 bundles of high quality and certified sweetpotato vines twice a year to meet both rainy reason as well as winter season demand.

6 Purchasing Nankhwali Vines Customers are encouraged to order planting material at least 3 months prior to planting. This will allow Nankhwali to ensure that the ordered material is multiplied and ready when needed. For large orders, Nankhwali encourages a down payment to guarantee the sale. Please do not hesitate to contact the experts at Nankhwali Farm who can answer all your questions on recommended varieties, ensuring quality and pricing. Customers: The current customers of Nankhwali Farm include a wide range of research organisations and NGOs including: International Potato Center (CIP), Concern Universal, Project Concern International, Concern Worldwide and Self Help Africa. Previous customers include World Vision, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the Department of Agricultural Research Services. References Ms Lodovica Tranchini Humanitarian Coordinator Concern Universal P.O. Box 159 Lilongwe Lodovica.Tranchini@concern-universal.org Cell: Dr. Thomas Remington Scaling Up Orange fleshed Sweetpotato through Agriculture and Nutrition International Potato Center (CIP) P.O. Box Lilongwe t.remington@cgiar.org Cell: Mr. P.K. Nyasulu Sweetpotato Research Technician Bvumbwe Research Station P.O. Box 5748 Limbe nyasuluprecious@yahoo.com Cell: