Agricultural programme in Mozambique

How the programme was organised

●   It focused on a dry and arid region in Chicualacuala district, near the Limpopo River.

●   People depended on the forest to provide charcoal as a source of income.

●     was seen as the main priority to ensure the supply of water.

●   Most of the work organised by farmers` associations was done by

●   Fenced areas created to keep animals away from crops.

●   The programme provided

     –   for the fences

     –   for suitable crops

     –  water pumps.

●   The farmers provided

      –  labour

      –  for the fences on their land.

Further developments

●   The marketing of produce was sometimes difficult due to lack of 

●   Training was therefore provided in methods of food  .

●   Farmers made special places where  could be kept.

●   Local people later suggested keeping 

Evaluation and lessons learned

●   Agricultural production increased, improving incomes and food security.

●   Enough time must be allowed, particularly for the  phase of the programme.