Luanar Students Embark on Groundbreaking Research to Boost Malawi's Agricultural Sector Lilongwe, Malawi - In a bid to revolutionize the agricultural sector in Malawi, six students from the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (Luanar) have embarked on a year-long research project at smart farms and selected partner agribusinesses in Lilongwe. The research, funded by the Foundation for a Smoke-Free World, aims to provide quick solutions to production challenges faced by smallholder farmers and agribusinesses in the country. The students, all from different disciplines, will focus on six value chains: groundnut, banana, soybean, garlic, chia seeds, and mushroom. Their research will delve into various aspects of these value chains, including agronomic performance, integrated pest management, yield improvement, organic fertilizers, genetic stability, and rapid propagation. Sarah Chinula, a BSc in Forestry student, will investigate...