FAO Representation
Mozambique
Country Information
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Sectoral Information
- Agriculture: Mozambican agriculture is characterized by smallholdings. The average size of a holding is 1.24 ha and the predominant farming system is based on the production of cereals and tubers on land that is generally reliant on rain as the principal source of water. Read More>>
- Natural resources: All land and natural resources in Mozambique belong to the State. The mandate to promote the sustainable use and conservation of these resources is built into the structure of Government. Read more >>
- Livestock: Livestock production plays a vital role in the socio-economic life of the rural population at a number of levels. Animals and animal products contribute directly to food security by providing households with a source of protein in the form of meat, milk and eggs. Read More >>
- Fisheries: Mozambique has a coastline of 2750 Km on the Indian Ocean and access to a vast fishing area with considerable resources. Fisheries are therefore an important sector of the national economy and contribute significantly to the diet of the population. Read more >>