Malawi Improved Seed Systems and Technologies (FtF MISST) has released 50 enhanced varieties of seeds, in an effort to  improve agricultural productivity in the country. FtF MISST is a  $25 million project that was implemented in 10 districts for a four-year period to reduce poverty and hunger and contribute to agri-sector growth in the country.

Among many others, the improved seeds are those of oranges fleshed sweet potatoes, sorghum millet, groundnuts, pigeon peas and soybean as the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development has confirmed that the varieties are resilient to diseases and drought, with additional nutritive value and high yield.

According to FtF MISST Chief of Party, Naomi Kamanga, hailed the project as one of great importance, saying the program fits in the national agriculture investment plan and it is coming straight in the important pillars, especially solving how a smallholder farmer can become resilient and produce quality crop while accessing good markets.