INFORMATION

 Of our trust 

 

AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND EXTENSION TRUST

  • The Agricultural Research and Extension Trust (ARET) was established in September 1995 under the Trustees Incorporation Act.
  • It is Malawi’s major institution in tobacco research, extension and training.
  • It evolved from the amalgamation of the then Tobacco Research Institute of Malawi (TRIM) and Estate Extension Services Trust (EEST).
  • The decision to create the Trust was taken at the Council Meeting of the Tobacco Association of Malawi (TAMA) held on 24th November 1994.
  • It was formally incorporated on 8th December 1998 under the Trustees Incorporation Act (Cap. 5:03) of the Laws of Malawi and is a non-profit making institution

 

Mandate

To provide agricultural research, technical assistance and training to tobacco farmers and other beneficiaries in Malawi.

Our Mission

To promote the sustainable production of high-quality tobacco for the realization of improved farm profits while conserving natural resources and encouraging agricultural diversification

Our vision

To be the centre of excellence in tobacco research and technology dissemination

ARET'S Objectives

To develop appropriate technologies and acquire information to support and sustain high production levels of good quality tobacco by all farmers.

To develop appropriate technologies and acquire information to support and sustain high production levels of good quality tobacco by all farmers.

To provide technical services to tobacco farmers and other stakeholders for sustaining the profitability of their farming enterprise

To generate technologies that reduce cost of production and minimize deterioration of natural resources such as land, soil, trees and water.

To strengthen linkages between researchers, extension agents, farmers, policy makers and agro-input dealers.

Governance

ARET is overseen by a Board of Trustees which includes

Malawi Government (MoA and DARS)

The National Smallholder Farmers’ Association of Malawi (NASFAM)

The Tobacco Association of Malawi (TAMA)

TOBACCO PROCESSORS ASOCOATION (TPA)

Research Centers

Kandiya (Head Office) in Lilongwe, Central Region

     Mwimba Research Station in Kasungu, Central Region

      Kabwafu Research Station in Mzimba, Northern Region