The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), with funding from the Norwegian Government, introduced fish silage as an organic fertilizer to boost crop nutrition and improve farming outcomes for small-scale producers.

Strengthening disease surveillance is key to improving animal and public health in Mozambique. To support this goal, FAO, through its Emergency Centre for Transboundary Animal Diseases (ECTAD), has led a national effort to improve sample collection and diagnostic capacities. Following a regional training in Senegal, Mozambican trainers delivered a comprehensive course in Magude District, Maputo Province, in October 2024, equipping national and provincial staff with practical skills in safe sample collection, preservation, and transport, supported by mobile technology. In partnership with national institutions and backed by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), this initiative enhances Mozambique’s ability to detect and respond to zoonotic diseases and antimicrobial resistance (AMR), contributing to the One Health approach and reinforcing global health security efforts. 

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MADER) in Mozambique, is celebrating the successful completion of the Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) Investigation Course. This virtual training programme, delivered through FAO's Virtual Learning Centre for Southern Africa, marks a significant step in building the capacity of veterinary professionals from Portuguese-speaking African countries to respond to transboundary animal diseases.

The Southwest Indian Ocean Fisheries Commission (SWIOFC) successfully concluded its extraordinary in-person session in Dar es Salaam, hosted by the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries of Tanzania. Held on 5 December 2024, the session convened key stakeholders to address pressing challenges in sustainable fisheries management across the Southwest Indian Ocean.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Emergency Centre for Transboundary Animal Diseases (ECTAD) Mozambique team convened its second annual retreat from 2 to 6 December 2024 in Bilene. The retreat aimed to align the team's efforts with both national priorities and global goals to effectively address these pressing challenges.

Samuel Minato Sithole, a 94–year–old smallholder farmer from Dondo, not only represents a beneficiary success story but also a role model and a symbol of human strength and resilience. Read about his story...

On October 16, 2024, Mozambique joined the global celebration of World Food Day, with a focus on the theme “Right to Foods for a Better Life and a Better Future. Leave No One Behind.” The event, organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), highlighted the universal right to diverse, nutritious, and affordable food, emphasizing the urgency of transforming this right into a reality for all.

In collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MADER) and the Technical Secretariat of Food Security and Nutrition (SETSAN), the ceremony drew attention to Mozambique’s ongoing challenges in food security, including climate change, conflict in the north, and the impacts of pests and diseases. These factors continue to disproportionately affect the most vulnerable populations.

In southern Mozambique, farmers like Ananias and Samuel are battling a severe drought worsened by El Niño. Despite failed crops and water scarcity, they remain resilient, relying on limited resources to keep farming. FAO is supporting these communities with drought-tolerant seeds and water conservation efforts to safeguard livelihoods and prevent further suffering.

Mozambique faces a severe drought crisis, worsened by El Niño, affecting 1.8 million people. Crops have failed, and families, especially women, search for water. FAO is delivering drought-tolerant seeds, water conservation, and livestock support to vulnerable communities. Immediate action is vital to safeguard lives and livelihoods.

Maputo, Mozambique, 30/07/2024 – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) and the governments of Mozambique and...

28 June 2024, Sofala- To say that the Vida Viva Association is synonymous with resilience in agriculture would not be an exaggeration. Since 2022, FAO has been providing technical assistance...

19 June, 2024, Nacala Porto-Nampula – On June 17 and 18, 2024, the Nacala Porto city, Nampula Province, hosted the 2nd edition of the Marine Biodiversity Conference, bringing together around...

14 June 2024, Cabo Delgado- The Food and Agriculture organization of the United Nations (FAO) will assist 24,200 households in the Cabo Delgado Province, northern Mozambique, with winter season agricultural...

3 May 2024, Alto Molócuè – In a pioneering initiative in Mozambique, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) held a training of trainers in sustainable soil...

27 March 2024, Mozambique – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), through its EU-funded project PROMOVE Agribiz, and in partnership with the targeted District Services for...

13 March 2024, Mozambique – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) organized a High-Level Policy Dialogue Mission to Nigeria from 19 to 23 February 2024 to...

01 March 2024, Mozambique- The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Sub-Regional Coordinator for Southern Africa (SRC/SFS), Dr. Patrice Talla, visited the Republic of Mozambique from 26...

Maputo, 26 February 2024- A policy and strategy for fisheries monitoring, control and surveillance (MCS), prepared by the Mozambique government with the support of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the...

Not even a cyclone and other extreme weather events could divert Afito Martinho from his mission: the seed multiplier from Meconta District, Nampula Province, was one of the first local...