15-05-2025
Mozambique launches agricultural marketing campaign for food security, self-reliance
MAPUTO, May 15 (Xinhua) -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo launched the 2025 Agricultural Marketing Campaign on Thursday in Sussundenga District of Manica Province, aiming to boost food security and the country's economic independence.
"Mozambique is laying the foundation for its economic independence, where economic diversification is key to reducing our dependence on volatile markets," Chapo said at the launch ceremony.
The campaign targets a production increase of over one million tons and a five percent rise in agricultural commercialization, under the slogan "Agricultural Marketing as a Driver of Local Economy and Industrialization."
The government has approved an Economic Recovery Fund worth over 319 million Mozambican meticais (around 5 million U.S. dollars) to assist small and medium-sized enterprises. It is also developing a new commercial regulation and an integrated marketing plan to address value chain bottlenecks.
Despite challenges including cyclones and a 4.9 percent drop in GDP, Chapo praised farmers for their resilience. "If not for the resilience of the Mozambican people, the 4.9 percent negative growth in our GDP would have been even worse," he said.
The president also urged youth to engage in the sector. "Use digital platforms, form cooperatives, and bring forward value-added proposals," he added.
