Chapo launches 2026-27 agricultural campaign in Niassa
The initiative aims to boost production, food security, and agribusiness transformation.
Mozambican President Daniel Chapo launched the 2026/2027 Agricultural Campaign on Monday in Sanga district, Niassa province. The ceremony marked the start of efforts to increase agricultural output and strengthen national food security.
According to a statement from the Presidency of the Republic, the campaign is designed to drive the transformation of Mozambique's agricultural sector. It aims to promote more productive, resilient, and market-oriented farming, transitioning from subsistence to commercial agriculture.
A key focus of the campaign is mitigating the impacts of the El Niño phenomenon. This includes implementing measures to address anticipated irregular rainfall and prolonged drought periods, particularly affecting the central and southern regions of the country.
Why it mattersMozambican farmers will implement measures to combat drought and irregular rainfall during the new agricultural campaign.