Malawi is the leading exporter of Burley tobacco in the world, producing between 95 and 130 million kilograms annually. More than 90% of the total Burley crop is produced by smallholder farmers challenged by small land holdings, low literacy levels and inadequate resource base to properly address issues of good agricultural practices (GAP). Agricultural Research and Extension Trust (ARET) operates effective extension programmes for all categories of tobacco farmers through its network of extension agents throughout the country so that the local small-holder Burley crop is GAP compliant and acceptable by the international trade. Farmer contacts are established through a series of informal on-farm courses, demonstration plots, field days, group and individual visits, and outreach seminars. ARET also conducts a one-year formal training course at certificate level and short courses to prospective tobacco growers. Recently, information centers have been strategically positioned in all tobacco auction floors where local farmers obtain useful advice. Print and radio programmes complement the dissemination of information on approved technologies and GAP messages. In order to offer effective extension services, ARET subjects its Extension Agents and those from partner organizations to regular refresher courses to equip them with the necessary skills required in facilitating the process of identifying gaps and production constraints and coming up with the necessary research based interventions. This poster highlights the strategies and key activities that ARET undertakes in ensuring that Malawi produces a GAP compliant crop by sensitizing smallholder farmers about GAP requirements. ARET believes that by having well trained growers, Malawi will continue to produce and export tobacco in a manner that is profitable, sustainable, environmentally friendly, and which satisfies the demands of the international trade.