Situation
The country generally received normal to above normal rainfall and this resulted in high production for most crops. Flooding was largely experienced in northern districts (Lilongwe, Mwanza and Zomba).
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Late onset of rains; Northern Malawi (the rest of the country received early planting rains. Amounts and distribution were very good).
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Dry spells were experienced in pockets of Centre and Southern Malawi.
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Floods heavily experienced in some parts of Northern Malawi.
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Generally low farmgate prices of most crops; hence low incomes for farmers • FAW experienced throughout the country
Process of the 2017 VAA
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Used HEA , Comprehensive Household Survey, Market Assessment and Nutritional Smart Survey to collect data for the VAA process.
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For Market Assessment (engaged a consultant) to inform the response
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Nutritional Smart Survey was conducted by UNICEF through University of Malawi (LUANAR).
Disclaimer
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