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Welcome to Malawi Milk Producers Association Website

The Malawi Milk Producers Association is the umbrella organization of the three Regional dairy associations in the country; The Shire Highland Milk Producers Association [SHMPA] in the Southern Region, the Central Region Milk Producers Association [CREMPA] in the Central Region and the Mpoto Dairy Farmers Association [MDFA] in the Northern region of Malawi.

The three associations are operating 121 Milk Bulking Groups [milk collection centers] where farmers bring their milk everyday to be cooled and collected by one of the 5 Dairy processors in the country every other day, for processing and sale to the public… Read more

NEWS AND UPDATES

Malawi Milk Producers pleased with the removal of VAT taxes on milk

In June, 2017, the Malawi Government announced the removal of the VAT tax on fresh liquid milk. This has long been a contentious issue for the Malawi Milk Producers Association, and they are extremely grateful to the government for this move.

In a country where 48.1 % of the children under 5 are stunted in their development according to a UN report, this is a very welcome move. Milk and milk products are an essential part of a healthy diet and the availability… Read more

Taking Stock of the 2019 Calendar Year

Milk is a source of health and nutrition. One of the most complete foods; the source of high-quality proteins, carbohydrates, dairy fats, Vitamins A, B, C, D, E, and K (calcium phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium). … read more

Dairy Farmers of Malawi hit hard – Twice by unregulated drivers strike and uncontrolled imports

The Malawi dairy industry is a successful subsector supporting over 20,000 small scale rural farmers throughout Malawi. The livelihood earned over MK22.96 million every day across Malawi creates local employment and ensures rural families put food on the table and educate their children.

However, the recent chaos in the transport sector that has stopped all bulk transport at major city entry points has resulted in massive unrecoverable losses. The processors are unable to collect and transport this very perishable product as the Drivers continue their strike, Government is unwilling to help and as a result, small-scale rural farmers are losing over MK22 million in earnings and the whole sector is losing over MK40 in value addition.

MMPA handed over 21 dairy heifers to its affiliate Mpoto Dairy Farmers Association (MDFA) members

Malawi Milk Producers Association (MMPA) with support from We Effect on Tuesday ( 08/12/2020) handed over 21 dairy heifers to its affiliate Mpoto Dairy Farmers Association (MDFA) members.

The 21 beneficiaries were from Lusangazi and Sonda Milk Bulking Groups (MBGs) in Mzimba and Chipunga MBG in Nkhatabay. The National Director for MMPA emphasized the advantage of dairy farming compared to other value chains. “Dairy is the ONLY FARMING BUSINESS that GIVES a SALARY to a farmer for a minimum of seven months in a year.”

The National Director also advised the beneficiaries to take good care of the heifers so that more farmers can benefit from the PASS-ON program.