6 Fertilizer use in Mozambique is estimated at 9.4 kg/ha, while the average for Sub-Saharan Africa is at 15.7 kg/ha . new technologies or the maintenance of capital-intensive practices.
How will Erb support farmers in Mozambique?
ERB will support farmers through know-how transfer and the introduction of mechanization and best practices, to further develop and strengthening local capabilities. Eni has been present in Mozambique since 2006; it is the delegated operator of the Coral South project, which was the first to produce gas in Mozambique’s Rovuma Basin.
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.
What are the key climate-smart practices in Mozambique?
Crop residue management, mulching, composting, and rotations are some of the key climate-smart practices that are being adopted across several production systems in Mozambique. Crop residue and IPM are particularly important in legume, potato and vegetable production.