Advancing Food Safety & Agricultural Resilience
As the official IITA-approved distributor of Aflasafe in Malawi, we help reduce aflatoxin contamination in maize, sorghum and groundnuts unlocking access to premium, compliant markets.
- Protect human health by ensuring safe, aflatoxin-free food.
- Empower farmers with solutions that increase yield and market access.
- Safeguard the environment through nature-based crop technologies.
What are Aflatoxins?
Aflatoxins are highly toxic, cancer-causing poisons produced by molds (Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus) that contaminate food crops like maize and groundnuts.
Health Impacts
- Liver cancer and liver damage
- Immune system suppression
- Child stunting and impaired growth
- Acute poisoning that can be fatal
Economic Impacts
- Reduced crop value and market access
- Livestock illness and death from contaminated feed
- Trade barriers for affected commodities
Commonly Affected Crops
Nature's Solution to Aflatoxin
Aflasafe is a natural, safe, and effective biocontrol product that reduces aflatoxin contamination in crops using non-toxic Aspergillus flavus strains coated onto sorghum grains.
How It Works
Applied to fields, Aflasafe's beneficial fungi outcompete toxic strains, reducing aflatoxin contamination by up to 90%.
Scientifically Proven
Developed by IITA and partners, with proven efficacy across African countries.
Environmentally Friendly
Aflasafe is organic, safe for humans, animals, and the environment, leaving no harmful residues.
Benefits of Using Aflasafe
Health Protection
Reduces aflatoxin-related health risks for consumers
Increased Income
Higher-quality crops command better market prices
Market Access
Meets international safety standards for export
Food Security
More safe food available for consumption
Livestock Health
Safer animal feed improves livestock productivity
Simple Application Process
Timing
Apply 2–3 weeks before flowering begins
Rate
Use 10kg of Aflasafe per hectare
Method
Broadcast evenly by hand or using mechanical spreader
Conditions
Apply when soil is moist, ideally before light rain
Best Practices
- Store Aflasafe in a cool, dry place and use before expiration date
- Apply in the early morning or late afternoon to avoid direct sunlight
- Wear gloves during application and wash hands afterward
- Combine with good agricultural practices for best results
When used correctly, Aflasafe can reduce aflatoxin contamination by 80–99% in treated crops.
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Join thousands of Malawian farmers benefiting from Aflasafe technology to produce safer, higher-quality crops.
The Impact of Aflatoxins in Malawi
Aflatoxin contamination poses severe risks to public health and economic prosperity in Malawi, affecting both human and animal welfare.
Health Impact
Over 6,300 deaths annually in Malawi are linked to aflatoxin-induced liver cancer, costing the economy between US$25 million and US$1.3 billion.
In 2024, more than 450 dogs died from consuming maize husk-based feed contaminated with aflatoxins, causing liver damage and blood clotting disorders.
A study of 112 raw milk samples in Malawi found 100% contamination with aflatoxins, linked to stunted growth and reduced cognitive development in children.
Linked to liver cancer from aflatoxins
Died in 2024 from contaminated feed
Tested contained aflatoxins
Economic Impact
Aflatoxins hinder Malawi's agricultural potential, necessitating investments in seed systems, extension services, and aflatoxin control to scale the groundnut value chain.
Producing aflatoxin-free crops could unlock US$1.6 billion in groundnut agribusiness, with a goal to increase output to 1 million metric tonnes by 2030.
Aflatoxin-free sorghum farmers with NASFAM and Castel earn MK2,000 per kg, doubling government prices and boosting farmer incomes.
Economic losses from aflatoxins
In groundnut agribusiness
Annual groundnut exports today
Aflasafe
Aflasafe controls aflatoxin contamination, safeguarding health and unlocking billions in agricultural exports for Malawi.
Aflatoxin-free crops command premium prices globally.
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