The Ministry of Agriculture, Environment and Fisheries is strengthening its strategic partnerships with Brazil in order to accelerate the transfer of agricultural technology, as part of efforts to increase productivity and modernise the agrarian sector in Mozambique.
The information was shared by Jaime Roberto Chissico, National Director of Cooperation and Investments at the Ministry, during his intervention at the BFSI Mozambique forum, currently taking place in Maputo.
The official revealed that, following the visit of Brazilian President Lula da Silva to Mozambique, technical agreements were established with Embrapa – the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation – aimed at introducing practical technological solutions adapted to the realities of Mozambican producers.
“We want to ensure that our agricultural production meets national needs, while also being able to compete in export markets. Technology is the bridge to making that leap,” Chissico stressed.
According to him, the Government’s strategy places strong emphasis on the digitalisation of the sector, not only to improve control and certification of production, but also to facilitate access to quality inputs and strengthen traceability of agricultural products. Digitalisation will also play a central role in coordinating the value chain, from small-scale producers to exporters.
The Government views cooperation with Brazil as a concrete opportunity to benefit from the South American country’s experience and technological innovation, particularly in the areas of certified seed production, biotechnology, precision agriculture and rural mechanisation.
The BFSI Mozambique forum is being held in the city of Maputo, bringing together representatives from Government, the private sector, regulators, financial institutions, insurers, fintech companies and experts, with the aim of discussing the challenges and opportunities of digital transformation and the modernisation of public and productive services.
