Minister Salim Wala stated that Mozambique intends to invest two billion dollars (or 1.4 billion euros) over four years. These funds will be directed towards large-scale and significant investments in agriculture with the aim of increasing productivity, paying special attention to smallholder farmers and the most promising value chains.
According to the minister, this bold measure will support the agricultural activities of more than two million producers. The government is currently attracting the necessary funds from both national and international partners.
The state official identified the Chokwe and Lower Limpopo irrigation systems in Gaza province as 'priority intervention zones.' A complex of measures is planned for simultaneous implementation, including agricultural expansion and research, farmer financing, use of improved seeds, fertilizers, plant growth stimulants, and phytopharmaceutical products, as well as mechanization and irrigation to implement science-based agriculture.
Previously, on July 14, Mozambican entrepreneurs appealed for access to information systems and education for smallholder farmers, emphasizing that this is critically important for the digital transformation of the country's agricultural sector.
Mohamed Samir Adam from the Department of Digital Transformation at the Confederation of Economic Associations of Mozambique (CTA), speaking at the 21st annual private sector conference, advocated for the introduction of services that could improve farmer information, such as alerts about pests or storms, and provide them with education.
Adilson Gomes, President of the Agency for Digital Transformation and Innovation, citing data from the Ministry of Agriculture, Environment and Fisheries of Mozambique, noted that 70% of Mozambique's population is engaged in agriculture, but the sector contributes only 25% to the country's economy. He linked this low share to the state's insufficient capacity to identify citizens.