Trust Mission Statement
'The alleviation of poverty and the improvement of the conditions of life in socially and economically disadvantaged communities, in particular Neno and the adjacent Districts in Malawi, Africa, as the Trustees may from time to tome direct' In doing so we aim to support farmers in their own initiative.

Malawi. The warm heart of Africa!

Malawi is one of the world's poorest countries, and Neno is reputedly among the poorest Districts of Malawi.

The per capita income of rural Malawi is put at £70 per annum.
85% of the population lives in rural areas and 90% rely directly on agriculture for their livelihood.

Known as the 'Queensland Nut of Australia', macadamia was first grown commercially in Malawi on tea estates in the 1960s.
In 1991 a demonstration plot of macadamia trees was planted alongside the only road running through Neno.

It aroused curiosity especially when the nuts were sold for a high price.

To date over 400 hundred farmers have begun to cultivate and grow macadamia trees developing the potential for a sustainable income.

Volunteer students as Cranfield University in the UK have given invaluable assistance in developing support projects.

The Neno Macadamia Trust is committed to the community of Neno and improving the quality of life for its people.It aims to provide growers with the means of marketing their macadamia nut crops. A not-for-profit marketing depot will be built by the Trust where any growers will be able to sell his produce and maximize the return on investment. Fair Trade certification will be advantageous.

The Neno Macadamia Trust website will give you an insight into the lives and needs of ordinary Malawians. It comes from first hand experience of those involved from the very beginning to today and into the future. This is work which is changing people's lives. This change is happening slowly but in a very real way. There are challenges to be met at each level of the Trust's involvement and the aim is always to meet them, not in a short term way, but with a long term vision.
Please enjoy finding out about Malawi, 'The Warm Heart of Africa', about Neno, its people and their agriculture.
Please support the NMT in any way you can. Thank you.
A macadamia nut.
Children in Neno
'Malawi and Neno, a few miles from the Mozambique border.'
 
 
*NMT in the process of leasing land for a processing plant.
*The Scottish Executive is currently funding Neno Smallholder Growers Administration.
* Nick Evans has just returned from Neno (June 2007) and the latest statistics are amazing.
** 5 new village clubs formed this year
**Total number of village clubs now 29
**Nut in shell crop this year 1500 kgs from 160 growers, many with a few first time nuts
**520 growers now have trees in their gardens"

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