Mozambique is on track to achieve food self-sufficiency in rice by 2030, as the country's rice production is projected to grow by 15% for the 2021-2022 campaign, according to the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Celso Correia. The country's cereal production is expected to reach approximately 239,000 tonnes, following a 19% increase from the previous campaign. The government plans to continue investing in technology and expanding cultivation areas to enhance efficiency and reduce labor requirements. Despite the progress towards self-sufficiency, Mozambique still imports about 60% of the 500,000 tonnes of rice consumed annually, which costs the country around US$300 million. The government will continue to address climate change challenges and support the production sector in achieving its goals.