Agricultural production in Mozambique grew by 15.7% during the 2024–25 season, reaching more than 352.2 million tons, according to data from the Ministry of Agriculture, Environment, and Fisheries. This performance represents a significant increase compared to the previous season, confirming a positive trend in the sector.
According to the 2025 budget execution report, which includes data from the Ministry, these results compare to approximately 304.5 million tons recorded in the 2023-24 season. The difference highlights a strengthening of productive capacity and a better response to agricultural conditions.
Growth was driven by several subsectors, notably horticultural production, which increased by 39.3% year-over-year, reaching 112.7 million tons. Cereal production, meanwhile, grew by 19.9%, totaling 57 million tons, making a significant contribution to the overall result.
According to the report, “the 2024–25 agricultural season took place under the influence of the ‘El Niño’ natural phenomenon in a neutral state, with a tendency toward ‘La Niña,’ which contributed to meeting production expectations.” “El Niño” refers to the abnormal warming of Pacific waters, while “La Niña” represents the cooling of these waters, influencing the global climate.
The report also highlights a 37% increase in nut production, with a particular focus on cashews, which reached 195,000 tons. Sugarcane production also rose by 2%, reaching 1.8 million tons, continuing its recovery trend.
In the latter case, the report notes that the growth stems from the “gradual recovery of sugarcane fields” following the impacts of severe weather and cyclones in previous years. This recovery has allowed production levels, previously affected by adverse weather events, to return to normal.
Despite the positive performance, the current season faces threats due to the floods that occurred in January, particularly in the southern region, which affected approximately 440,900 hectares of agricultural production, of which 275,400 have already been deemed lost, impacting 314,800 farmers.
The document also indicates that the campaign was implemented “in a context characterized by adversity,” with 7.2 million hectares planted, corresponding to 98% of the plan. This level of implementation demonstrates a significant effort on the part of producers, despite the challenges faced.
Of the total area sown, 1.3 million hectares were affected by adverse weather, impacting approximately 789,400 families. Of these, 439,000 were affected by drought, “a fact that demonstrates the severity of this climatic event in relation to other impacts,” the report emphasizes.
Source: Lusa
