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Welcome to the Grain Traders and Processors Association (GTPA) of Malawi

Feeding Malawi's Future Since 2006

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March 2006

Registered Association as (GTPA) of Malawi

September 2006

Secretariat Founded

3000+ Members

Dynamic Community

// Our Core Activities

Facilitate Grain Trade

70% of all grain traded in and out of Malawi go through GTPA members.

We connect our association members with buyer groups, creating a robust marketplace for Malawi's agricultural produce.

Foster Dialogue and Collaboration

We provide a robust platform for meaningful dialogue between government entities, international actors, agribusinesses, and smallholder farmers.

This network facilitates knowledge sharing, policy discussions, and collaborative initiatives that drive the growth and sustainability of Malawi's agricultural sector.

Offer Policy Guidance

We aggregate information from our member network to get a closer understanding of marketplace dynamics.

We work closely with the Malawi government, providing informed recommendations on pricing policies to support a sustainable and profitable grain industry.

Provide Technical Assistance

Members enjoy Early Access to our main technical partner's climate-smart agribusiness software suite (https://syvl.earth).

The GTPA provides expert-led training programs equip members with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the ever-evolving agricultural landscape.

// Agricultural Products

We offer the following special crops, often processed into seeds and oil:

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Soya beans

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Edible beans

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Groundnuts

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Pigeon peas

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Cow Peas

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Aromatic Rice

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Sorghum

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Maize

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Teff

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Quinoa

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Birds Eye chillies

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Paprika

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Sesame

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Chia seeds

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Flax

Legumes and Pulses

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Soya beans

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Edible beans

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Groundnuts

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Pigeon peas

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Cow Peas

Grains and Cereals

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Aromatic Rice

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Sorghum

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Maize

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Teff

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Quinoa

Specialty Crops

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Birds Eye chillies

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Paprika

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Sesame

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Chia seeds

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Flax

// Leadership Team

Stay updated with the latest developments in Malawi's grain industry and GTPA activities.

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Grace Mijiga Mhango

Executive Chairperson

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Alex Chikapula

CEO

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Flore-Annie Kamanga

Board Member

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Isaac Chirwa

Board Member

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John J Panda

Board Member

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Angela Nazomba Kaendera

Board Member

// Our Membership

With more than 3000+ members, GTPA membership is divided into four categories:

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Input Suppliers

We have many high-quality seed producers in the association that we link to local, regional and international producers

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Traders

Many combine farming and trading, working with smallholder farmers to provide aggregation services and sell in local or export markets.

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Producers

Including commercial farmers, cooperatives and smallholder farmers - over 3000 members in this category.

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Processors

Members involved in processing special crops, often with their own farms and collaborations with smallholder farmers.

// Membership Benefits

Access to a vast network of agricultural professionals, traders, and processors

Facilitated connections with local, regional and international financiers and buyer groups

Regular training sessions and workshops on industry best practices

Representation in policy discussions with government and international bodies

Market intelligence and industry insights

Early Access to use of Syvl Earth's climate-smart software solutions for digital agribusiness management

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// Our Technical Partners

We are proud partners that use Syvl Earth's climate-smart digital tools for food security
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Grace Mijiga Mhango

Executive Chairperson

Ms. Grace Mijiga Mhango is a seasoned agripreneur with 25+ years of experience working with farmers and traders in Malawi. As a champion of change, she has implemented donor-funded programs and founded organizations like Grain Traders and Processors Association (GTPA). With strong leadership skills, Ms. Mhango promotes sustainable agriculture, fair trade practices, and women's empowerment.

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Flore-Annie Kamanga

Board Member

Flore-Annie Kamanga, born into a successful commercial farming family, brings a wealth of experience in agriculture and business to her role as a Board Member. With a diverse educational background and numerous certifications, she is a visionary leader committed to fostering economic opportunities and women's empowerment through innovative business solutions and capacity-building programs.

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Alex Chikapula

CEO

Alexander Chikapula, GTPA's Acting CEO, brings over 24 years of experience in commercializing agricultural produce across domestic, regional, and international markets in Malawi. His extensive leadership roles in key agricultural organizations, including as Managing Director of 5 Queens Investments and General Manager of Nascomex, have equipped him with the strategic vision and hands-on expertise needed to guide GTPA in fostering growth and innovation within Malawi's grain trading and processing sector.

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Isaac Chirwa

Board Member

Isaac Chirwa is a dedicated board member of the Grain Traders and Processors Association (GTPA) of Malawi, bringing a wealth of experience in agricultural trade and processing. His expertise has been instrumental in several key projects, including overseeing the production and supply of 750 food solar dryers to UNICEF and leading the execution of multiple high-value contracts with GIZ for supplying grains and legumes across various project districts in Malawi.

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John J Panda

Board Member

International Trade Expert Trained in Germany with 20 years Experience. Worked as Marketing Executive for Transglobe Produce. Worked for Business Consult Africa as Client Service Exetive.

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Angela Nazomba Kaend.

Board Member

Angela Nazombe Kaendera, a co-founder and Trustee of the Grain Traders & Processors Association, is an experienced Agripreneur involved in farming, trading, and value addition. As the CEO of Angelwings Ltd, established in 2004, Angela brings valuable business skills and a vision for commercial farming and economic growth to her role on the GTPA board.