The province of Sofala, in central Mozambique, recorded a significant recovery in agricultural production, reaching over 3 million tons of various food crops during the 2024-25 season, after a period marked by losses caused by climate change.
According to Lusa, the provincial Director of Agriculture and Fisheries in Sofala, António Sacamalua, described the results as encouraging, highlighting that the province is beginning to recover its productive potential following the negative impacts of extreme events, such as cyclones that have cyclically affected the region in recent years.
“In the 2024-25 season, we produced about three million tons of various crops. This is a considerable number, so we are happy, but the work is not finished,” Sacamalua said, as reported by the media.
The focus on agricultural extension and the introduction of new technologies has been, according to the official, one of the key pillars of this recovery. Extension officers, hired by the state, have played an important role in transferring knowledge and building the capacity of family-sector producers, which continue to be the backbone of agriculture in the province.
For the 2025-26 season, the expectation is to maintain or even surpass these results. The provincial government has already distributed over 27,000 tons of certified seeds of cereals, vegetables, beans, and tubers to family farmers. Additionally, more than 400 tractors are available to support field preparation activities.
In terms of seed production, authorities estimate reaching around 7,000 tons, which could ensure greater autonomy and sustainability for future seasons.
Sofala has been one of the regions most vulnerable to climate change, frequently facing droughts, floods, and tropical storms. The agricultural performance now reported represents a sign of resilience and gradual reorganization of the local farming sector.
