Agricultural Value Chain - Mozambique

  Addressing the root causes of food insecurity requires tackling poverty, conflict, and climate change, while also promoting sustainable agriculture, improving infrastructure, and reducing food waste . Furthermore, enhancing social safety nets and promoting economic development are crucial.     Here's a more detailed look:   1. Poverty and Inequality:     Poverty:   Many people lack the financial resources to afford adequate food, making poverty a major driver of food insecurity.     Inequality: Disparities in income and access to resources exacerbate food insecurity, particularly for marginalized communities.   Economic Development:   Creating jobs, providing access to education and healthcare, and promoting economic opportunities are essential for lifting people out of poverty and improving their food security.   2. Conflict and Instability:     Conflict:   War and displacement di...

  Mozambique faces significant food insecurity, with nearly 5 million people requiring urgent support . This is due to a combination of factors including climate shocks like droughts and cyclones, conflict, and the depletion of food reserves. The El Niño phenomenon has severely impacted the 2023/24 agricultural season, affecting over 100 districts.   Here's a more detailed breakdown: Key Factors Contributing to Food Insecurity:     Climate Shocks:   Mozambique is highly vulnerable to extreme weather events, including droughts, floods, and cyclones. These events can severely impact agricultural production and food availability.     El Niño :   The recent El Niño event has caused a drier-than-normal rainy season, leading to reduced harvests and increased food insecurity.   Conflict:   Ongoing conflict in the northern part of the country, particularly in Cabo Delgado, has displaced populations and disrupted livelihoods....

  The rapid cassava stem-seed multiplication method focuses on efficiently increasing the quantity of planting material . This involves using short stem cuttings, often with two buds, and promoting rapid rooting, either in beds under plastic or in specialized units. The process includes preparing mini-stem cuttings (whole stems cut into smaller pieces), stripping leaves from tip shoots, and placing them in water or a suitable rooting medium. The goal is to achieve a high multiplication ratio, enabling faster evaluation, distribution, and large-scale planting of new cassava varieties.   Here's a more detailed breakdown: 1. Preparation of Mini-Stem Cuttings: Stem Selection: Use both hard, semi-hard, and tip shoots from cassava stems. Cutting: Whole stems are cut into smaller pieces, with the number of nodes per cutting depending on the stem's maturity, internode length, and weather conditions. Tip Shoot Handling: Strip leaves...

  In Mozambique, agriculture plays a vital role, employing a large portion of the population and contributing significantly to the national economy. However, the sector faces challenges like low productivity, limited access to markets, and vulnerability to climate change. Addressing these issues requires a multi-faceted approach including policy changes, infrastructure development, and support for smallholder farmers.     Here's a more detailed look at the situation:     1. Importance of Agriculture:     Agriculture is the primary source of income for most rural households and a major employer.     It accounts for a substantial portion of the country's GDP and exports.     It's crucial for food security and poverty reduction.     2. Challenges Facing Agriculture:     Low Productivity:   Traditional farming methods, limited access to improved seeds, and lack of irrigation contribute to low yields. ...

  Esta publicação apresenta os indicadores básicos de agricultura e alimentação dos últimos 5 anos, como alternativa da base de dados na plataforma online “CountryStat” produzida com fontes administrativas, mas descontinuada em 2019. A publicação não abrange todos indicadores cobertos como desejado, porque alguns requerem harmonização metodológica e outros ainda não são produzidos com regularidade pelos sectores.   A compilação desta publicação baseou-se na recolha e tratamento preliminar das bases de dados disponibilizadas pelas fontes administrativas dos sectores. A seguir, a equipa de produção fez a limpeza e validação de dados, resultando na publicação com 10 grupos de indicadores. Nos indicadores socio-demográficos, destaca-se a população de Moçambique, como principal activo da produção, ao atingir a magnitude de 29,3 milhões de habitantes em 2019, 66,2% da qual vivia na área rural, e continuando concentrada em Nampula e Zambézia com 6,03 e 5,43 mi...

  Mais de 70% da população moçambicana depende da agricultura de subsistência. Como tal, o sector agrícola é, sem dúvida, de fundamental importância para o bem-estar do país. Este sector, tem um enorme potencial para reduzir a pobreza, promover a segurança alimentar e gerar rendimento e emprego. Apesar do seu potencial, o sector é caracterizado por baixa produtividade e baixos lucros. Tem uma contribuição inferior à média para o PIB do país quando comparado com outros países da África Subsariana (SSA), e nenhum desenvolvimento significativo durante os últimos 20 anos. No dia 8 de Novembro de 2023, participei na Conferência Anual do programa Crescimento Inclusivo em Moçambique (IGM) em Maputo, Moçambique, como co-autora de um projecto de estudo do IGM sobre o sector agrícola em Moçambique. Os palestrantes da conferência apresentaram uma imagem sombria os desafios do sector. O evento destacou que os factores de nível macro não explicam os baixos rendimentos agrícolas e...