Mission

To support Community Development through Conservation and Sustainable Use of Indigenous Agricultural Biological Resources for food and agriculture in Malawi.

Vision

A leader in conservation and sustainable use of indigenous [local] agricultural biological resources in Malawi.

Goal

Train farmers, researchers, and extension staff in the conservation and sustainable use of agricultural biological diversity. Focus on plant genetic resources management, Community Seed Banks, seed collection, multiplication, characterization, and evaluation.

Expanding into seed multiplication to ensure seed security in targeted areas. Once there are enough seeds, BCI will teach sustainable agriculture practices such as soil and water conservation, manure/compost making, multiple cropping, agroforestry, and integrated pest management.

The aim is to increase local crop production to ensure farmers have enough food for both seed and food security, as well as surplus for sale to improve their livelihoods.