Malawi faces challenges of soil degradation, low fertilizer use, population pressure, and food insecurity exacerbated by climate change. Agroforestry using fertilizer trees intercropped with maize can significantly improve yields by 50-500% and provide income. A study of 340 households found adopters had higher food productivity and education levels than non-adopters. Adopting fertilizer trees was influenced by age, development ratio, assets, training, and distance to extension agents. Adopters saw a 212kg/ha higher maize yield than non-adopters, demonstrating fertilizer trees’ potential to double productivity and provide adaptation benefits and food security. Promotion of fertilizer trees should be part of inclusive approaches to improve
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