Malawi’s cotton production is in decline, according to the Cotton Council of Malawi. The council says limited access to seed and high input costs are weighing on the sector. It also points to inadequate investment as a persistent problem. Its public relations officer, Prisca Jamali, made the assessment in an interview on Monday. She said reliance on imported hybrid seed has raised production costs for growers. Foreign-exchange constraints have caused planting delays because farmers cannot always obtain seed when needed. Reliance on imports leaves growers exposed to external supply pressures and currency shortages. No official production totals accompany the council’s warning, which focuses on weaknesses in seed availability and investment.