International Day of Forests - FAO focus on the education of the youngest
21/03/2019
On the International Forestry Day, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) held an event on Thursday (March 21) to mark the date under the theme "Forests and...
FAO - Strengthening Agrarian Policies in Mozambique
11/03/2019
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations supports the Government of Mozambique, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MASA), in the development of agricultural research, contributing...
New forestry project launched in Zambézia province to benefit local communities
05/03/2019
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the National Directorate of Forestry (DINAF), launched today a new forestry project in Zambezia Province (Payment for...
FAO- Promoting Appropriate Diets, Nutrition and Health Practices to Improve the Lives of Rural Populations in Mozambique
01/03/2019
The current rates of chronic malnutrition in Mozambique of 43% are a matter of serious concern for the Government. Therefore, the reduction of chronic malnutrition is a top priority of...
FAO- supported Farmer Field School in Manica Province starts second round of savings after gathering approx. 100,000 MZN in the first one
15/02/2019
It is Friday again, 7am, and Emília Manuel sits on the mat she unrolled over the threshing floor at the Farmer Field School (FFS) she is vice-president and facilitator of.
After...
FAO and Manica Provincial Government share experiences, lessons learnt and best practices in nutrition education gained within MDG1c Sub-programme
13/02/2019
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on Tuesday and Wednesday held a provincial workshop in Manica to share experiences, lessons learnt and best practices in nutrition...
"Agriculture, health and employment - Key factors for ending poverty and hunger"- Queen Mathilde of the Belgians in Mozambique
07/02/2019
07th February, Mozambique – Queen Mathilde of the Belgians held a five-day visit to Mozambique as UN Advocate for the Sustainable Development Goals. In this context, she visited field projects...
Syntropic farming: FAO and IIAM train farmers and extension workers in the model of agricultural production that aims to mitigate the effects of climate change
18/01/2019
18 January 2019, Tsangano (Tete) – Ntengo-Wa-Mbalame means, in Chewa dialect, "bird tree". Legend has it that in past times, when this locality was still covered by trees, many migratory...
FAO supports fish farming initiatives in Inhambane
11/12/2018
In Mozambique, the overall fish production from aquaculture has been declining in the last decade, mainly due to high production costs and poor production techniques in the country. However, recently...
FAO defends urgent measures to combat soil pollution in Mozambique
06/12/2018
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) defended today urgent measures to combat soil pollution in Mozambique, considering that soil degradation affects food and nutritional security in...
The Government of Mozambique, FAO & partners join forces for climate action
15/11/2018
15th November 2018, Maputo, Mozambique –The government of Mozambique launched its NDC Partnership Plan today to achieve the climate objectives set in its nationally determined contribution (NDC) as part of...
Small farmers trained in food preservation and processing in Gaza Province
13/11/2018
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is conducting trainings in agro-processing and food conservation of tubers, vegetables and fruits produced locally in the districts of Mapai,...
Malnutrition and climate change threaten #Zerohunger in Mozambique
16/10/2018
16 October 2018, Maputo - Mozambique has high levels of chronic malnutrition, with 43 percent of children affected, Food and Agriculture Organization Representative to the country, Olman Serrano, said during...
Member States of the South West Indian Ocean Commission discuss the Management of Tuna Fishery in the Region
21/09/2018
The Member States of the South West Indian Ocean Commission (SWIOFC) met for three days to update and harmonize the strategy for the sustainable management of tuna and other migratory...
Farmers develop innovative technologies for horticulture production
14/09/2018
The Ministry of Science and Technology, Technical and Professional Education, in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, awarded prizes to the winners of the National Contest of...
Fall Armyworm: FAO advises for sustainable measures to contain the plague
03/09/2018
About 49 thousand tons of maize have already been lost in Mozambique due to the plague of the fall armyworm (LFM), according to data from the National Directorate of Agriculture...
New investment by EU to strengthen agribusiness
23/08/2018
A joint mission of the European Union (EU) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), held a four-day working visit to Nampula province to assess existing...
To support small producers to fight Fall Armyworm, FAO and the Ministry of Agriculture launched new project
09/08/2018
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MASA) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have signed an agreement to initiate a new project to support...
Graduation Ceremony of the Masters Trainers on the Farmer Field School Methodology District of Gondola, Province of Manica
22/06/2018
The graduation ceremony of 30 mastere trainers on farmer field school methodology was held on the 21 of June 2018, in the district of Gondola in Manica Province.. This season ...
Promoting a Common Vision for the Sustainable Development of Aquaculture in Inhambane Province, Mozambique
07/06/2018
22 May 2018, Maputo - Aiming to support the sustainable development of aquaculture in Mozambique, efforts are being made by the Ministry of Sea, Inland Waters and Fisheries to support...