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Enhancing Agricultural Marketing in Sofala, Mozambique

A program from 2002 to 2006 focused on boosting income and reducing malnutrition in Mozambique's Sofala Province. Key activities included farmer training, market linkage, and seed supply. Results showed significant increases in crop production, household incomes, and adoption rates of improved farming practices. Monetization supported agricultural training and marketing activities, leading to economic growth and improved child health. Recommendations include continued emphasis on income generation and nutrition in future programs.

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Enhancing Agricultural Marketing in Sofala, Mozambique

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  1. 2002 – 2006 Title II DAPSofala Province, Mozambique

  2. 2002 – 2006 Title II DAPSofala Province, Mozambique The program was 100% monetization and had two strategic objectives: • To increase real per capita income of farming families in project areas by 45% • To decrease chronic malnutrition (HAZ  -2.0) in children 6-59 months of age by 20%

  3. 2002 – 2006 Title II DAPSofala Province, Mozambique • The total population of the four target districts was 70,000 households and the program reached approximately 40% of those households. • The health and nutrition component served 28,080 households and the agricultural marketing component reached 18,330 households (110,000 individuals).

  4. Agricultural Marketing Component: Key Activities Key Activities included: • Training farming families to increase yields and improve storage systems of their food and cash crops via simple, labor-efficient, low-cost, sustainable agricultural techniques; • Establishing and training farmer marketing groups and helping to link them to buyers; • Conducting joint planning, supervisory and training activities with the Ministry of Agriculture; • Increasing the availability of improved seed via the establishment and training of small farmer seed supply businesses;

  5. Agricultural Marketing Component: Key Results Key Agriculture Program Results: Tonnage and Value of Maize and Sesame Marketed: • 2002: 448 MT • 2006: 1680 MT • 2002: $63,000 • 2006: $625,000

  6. Agricultural Marketing Component: Key Results Key Agriculture Program Results: Value of Maize, Sorghum and Sesame produced per Household: • 2002: $44 per HH • 2006: $213 per HH

  7. Agricultural Marketing Component: Key Results Key Agriculture Program Results: Adoption Rates of Improved Farming Practices: • Improved seed: 99% • Inorg. fertilizer: 20% • Correct plant density: 93% • Use of manure/compost: 37%

  8. Agricultural Marketing Component: Increased Incomes Program Objective: To increase real per capita income of farming families in project areas by 45% Income Proxy Indicator (MSU/TIA): 2002: $139 2006: $460 Result = 230% increase

  9. Conclusions • Monetization provided a critical cash resource for agricultural training and marketing support which resulted in significant increases in crop production and sales; • Agriculture-related economic growth is a viable engine of development for rural areas of Sofala Province, Mozambique; • Future MYAPs in Mozambique should continue to have a strong focus on income generation and child health and nutrition funded via monetization.

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