The Mozambican province of Sofala has successfully staged a significant recovery in its agricultural sector,
recording a harvest of more than three million tonnes of diverse food products during the 2024–2025 season. This rebound marks a critical turning point for the central region, which has long served as a frontline for the escalating impacts of climate change and cyclical weather shocks.
The results, announced by provincial authorities, signal a successful departure from the previous season, where the region struggled to meet production targets due to the devastating frequency of tropical cyclones and erratic rainfall. The recovery is being viewed as a testament to the resilience of the local family farming sector, which remains the backbone of the province’s economy.
António Sacamalua, the Provincial Director of Agriculture and Fisheries in Sofala, expressed optimism regarding the current output while emphasizing that the sector’s modernization remains a work in progress. “In the 2024–2025 season we produced around three million tonnes of diverse crops. This is a very considerable figure, so we are happy, but the work does not end here,” Sacamalua said during a media briefing.
Central to this turnaround has been a strategic shift toward technology transfer and the deployment of state contracted extension workers. By integrating new farming techniques and improved inputs, the province aims to insulate its yields from the volatility of the regional climate. Sacamalua noted that the dissemination of these “new technologies and techniques” is expected to be the primary driver for sustained growth in the coming years.
Looking ahead to the first season of the 2025–2026 campaign, provincial officials have set a target to match or exceed the three-million-tonne threshold once again. To facilitate this, the government has already ramped up logistical support, supplying over 27,000 tonnes of certified seeds—including cereals, pulses, and tubers— specifically to family-sector producers.
Capital investment in mechanization is also accelerating to ensure the province can scale its output effectively. The director confirmed that more than 400 tractors have been mobilized to assist with field clearing, alongside a projected internal seed production of roughly 7,000 tonnes to bolster local supply chains. “The work does not end here,” Sacamalua reiterated, highlighting the government’s commitment to transforming the province into a stable regional breadbasket.
