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Joseph P Messina¹, Brad G Peter¹, Sieglinde S Snapp²

¹Department of Geography, Environment, and Spatial Sciences, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48823, USA.

|March 7, 2017

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The Malawian Farm Input Subsidy Programme (FISP) likely overestimated maize production gains. Objective net photosynthesis data suggests fertilizer subsidies may not be sustainable for Malawi

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Agricultural Economics
Agronomy
Food Security Policy

Background:

The Malawian Farm Input Subsidy Programme (FISP) is widely credited with improving national food security.
Significant discrepancies exist in maize production estimates from FAO, MoAFS, and NSO, highlighting reporting issues.
Politically unbiased yield estimates are crucial for accurately assessing policy impacts.

Purpose of the Study:

To objectively evaluate maize production history and potential under FISP using net photosynthesis (PsnNet).
To investigate discrepancies in official maize production data.
To assess the actual impact and sustainability of FISP and fertilizer subsidies in Malawi.

Main Methods:

Utilized net photosynthesis (PsnNet) as an objective measure for evaluating production.
Analyzed historical production data and potential yields under fertilizer input scenarios.
Manipulated harvest index (HI) and area data to reconcile discrepancies with reported errors.

Main Results:

Inability to replicate post-FISP production increases even with generous parameter adjustments.
Evidence suggests the spatial distribution of FISP may have influenced public perception of improved maize yields.
Triangulated data indicates FISP's success may have been overestimated.

Conclusions:

FISP's contribution to maize production gains appears to be less significant than widely perceived.
Fertilizer subsidies alone may not be a sufficient or sustainable strategy for enhancing agricultural production in Malawi.
Objective data, like PsnNet, is vital for accurate policy impact assessment.