Does Mozambique have a role in maize output market?
Mozambique is among the few southern African countries that the government has very little involvement in maize input market and does not intervene in maize output market (Sitko et al., 2017).
Which crop has the highest application rate in Mozambique?
Application rate of maize in Mozambique and neighboring countries Maize is the crop with highest number of varieties released by IIAM since independence. 22 of 164 varieties released by the institution are of maize, followed by sweet potato (20) and bean (19).
Is maize profitable in Mozambique?
In the meanwhile, maize is largely grown by small scale farmers and those are often characterized by low profitability and competitiveness (Mosca, 2012). Hanlon and Smart (2013) show that maize is not profitable for small commercial farmers in Mozambique.
What foods are grown in Mozambique?
The major food crops produced in Mozambique include rice, maize, sorghum, and cassava; these crops cover over a third of the total cultivated land area. Maize production is most common in Tete province, while cassava is mostly grown in Nampula province. Irrigated farming is largely carried out along the river valleys in the Southern region.