Centre-pivot irrigation
A multi-span machine turns slowly around a central point, watering a large circular area evenly. It is well suited to our broad wheat fields.
Malawi · Large-scale farming · Machinery hire
Growing quality grain and seed in Malawi
Sycamore Agritech Limited runs large-scale farms in Malawi, growing wheat under centre-pivot irrigation, sorghum, and maize for seed production. We own a complete fleet of modern farm machinery, which we use on our own fields and also hire out.
Farming
Wheat under irrigation, plus sorghum and seed maize, managed in-house from land preparation to storage.
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Machinery hire
Tractors and machinery for land preparation, planting, spraying, harvesting and irrigation, run by our own operators anywhere in Malawi.
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Wheat & sorghum supply
A steady supply of our own wheat and sorghum for flour mills, breweries and other businesses.
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Agricultural products trade
Sourcing Malawi-grown pulses, oilseeds, nuts, grains and specialty products for buyers at home and abroad.
See the catalogue →Farming
At our core: farming at scale
Farming is the heart of Sycamore Agritech Limited. Our farms in Malawi grow three main crops: wheat, sorghum and seed maize. The wheat is grown under irrigation through the cool dry season, and the maize is managed to seed-production standards. Our fields are equipped with centre-pivot and hose-reel irrigation, with water applied according to crop growth stage.
Our team manages the whole field cycle, from land preparation and planting to irrigation, fertilisation, crop protection and timely harvest. Key operations are done with our own machinery, helping to keep yield and quality consistent every season.
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Centre-pivot irrigation
Large pivots rotate around a central point, watering whole fields evenly while saving water and labour.
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Careful crop management
Fertiliser and crop protection timed to each growth stage, with regular field checks to catch problems early.
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Mechanised field work
From ripping and ploughing to precision planting and spraying, the key field operations are done with our own machinery.
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Timely harvest & storage
Crops are harvested at maturity, then cleaned, bagged and stored in dry, hygienic conditions.
Malawi's farming calendar
Malawi has two main cropping seasons: rain-fed crops, mainly maize, in the rainy season, and irrigated winter crops such as wheat in the cool dry season. Land must be prepared before each planting, so that is when demand for machinery peaks.
Rain-fed crops
Planting
Harvest
Irrigated crops
Planting
Harvest
Land-prep peak
Land prep
Land prep
- Planting
- Harvest
- Land prep
A general guide to Malawi's seasons; timing varies by region and year. Sources: FEWS NET, FAO GIEWS, Malawi Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services.
Irrigation
Water makes harvests reliable
Malawi's rain falls mainly in one season, so dry-season farming depends on irrigation. Our fields use two types of sprinkler irrigation.
Hose-reel irrigator
As the hose winds back onto the reel, it pulls the sprinkler cart across the field, one strip at a time. The machine moves easily between fields for supplementary irrigation and is also available for hire.
Our crops
Wheat, sorghum and seed maize
These three crops are the mainstay of our farms.
Wheat
Grown under irrigation for flour milling and food processing. Malawi imports almost all of its wheat, so growing it locally helps reduce reliance on imports.
Get a wheat quote →Sorghum
A hardy, drought-tolerant cereal used for brewing, food processing and animal feed, supplied to each customer's specification.
Get a sorghum quote →
Seed maize
Grown to seed-production standards to protect seed purity and quality: isolated fields, timely detasselling, removal of off-type plants (roguing), and separate harvesting and storage.
Discuss seed production →Machinery hire
Professional farm machinery, when you need it
Our own fleet of farm machinery is available for hire, covering land preparation, planting, spraying, harvesting and irrigation. The equipment is well maintained and every machine is run by one of our experienced operators. We work anywhere in Malawi, so farms, estates and cooperatives can get the work done on time.
What we can do
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Land preparation
Disc ploughing, plus subsoiling to break up compacted layers.
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Precision planting
Multi-row precision planting for even seed and row spacing.
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Crop spraying
Tractor-mounted boom sprayers for weed, pest and disease control.
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Combine harvesting
A self-propelled combine that harvests and threshes in one pass, for maize, sorghum, wheat, soya beans and rice.
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Mobile irrigation
A hose-reel irrigator that moves between fields for supplementary watering.
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Ditching & earthworks
A crawler excavator for digging ditches, clearing obstacles and other farm infrastructure work.
Book before the season starts
Machinery is busiest during land preparation and planting. Tell us what you need and we'll confirm a slot as soon as possible.
From field to customer
Where every bag of grain and seed comes from
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Planting & care
Land preparation and planting, then irrigation, fertilisation and crop protection.
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Harvest
Harvested at maturity; seed maize is harvested and stored separately.
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Cleaning & bagging
Cleaned to remove impurities, then weighed and bagged to specification.
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Storage & inspection
Stored, then inspected before dispatch.
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Delivery
Delivered to the agreed specification and volume, on the agreed date.
Wheat & sorghum supply
Dependable supply for businesses
We supply our own wheat and sorghum directly to business customers, to each customer's specification, and grow seed maize for seed companies. Ask us for a quote.
Who we serve
- Flour mills
- Breweries & beverage makers
- Feed mills
- Food processors
- Seed companies
- Wholesalers & traders
- Farms, estates & cooperatives (machinery hire)
Why choose us
Farming, machinery and supply under one roof
Our own farms
The wheat, sorghum and seed maize we supply are grown on farms we run ourselves, so you know where they come from.
Reliable irrigation
Centre-pivot and hose-reel irrigation deliver water when crops need it, keeping production steady through the dry season.
A complete fleet
A full set of machines from land preparation to harvest, used on our farms and available for hire.
On time, as agreed
Products delivered to the agreed specification and volume, on the agreed date; machinery on site when promised.
On the ground
Our farms and machinery
Real photos of our farms, machinery and operations. Click or tap any photo to enlarge it.
About us
Rooted in Malawi, built to last
Sycamore Agritech Limited is based in Lilongwe, Malawi's capital, and works across large-scale farming, agricultural machinery hire, wheat and sorghum supply, and agricultural products trade. The sycamore is a broad, deep-rooted tree, and that is how we want to grow: rooted in the land, steady, and building long-term partnerships with our customers.
“Plant a sycamore, and the phoenix will come.”
Contact
Tell us what you need
Whether you're buying wheat, sorghum or other Malawi produce, discussing seed production or booking machinery, send us a message or call us, and we'll get back to you quickly.
- Address
- Chitipi, Lilongwe, Malawi