Meat industry in Mozambique needs credit and reforms in sector policies

Published Jun 21, 2021

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A panel discussion on Mozgrow platform highlighted the potential for increasing beef production in Mozambique but called for improved policies and financing for producers. Beef producer Jorge Zitha stressed the need for adequate credit for cattle farming and for SUSTENTA to include the livestock sector. Alexandre Rafael from Canelfood Alimentar underscored the importance of policies to support the family sector. Américo da Conceição, National Director of Livestock Development, mentioned that 70% of meat production in Mozambique is done by the family sector. Inácio Matsinhe suggested that relying only on family farming would not increase production numbers.

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Participants in a panel discussion on “The challenges of red meat production” on the Mozgrow platform, agreed that there are good prospects for increasing beef production in the country, but policies and financing for producers both need improving. Jorge Zitha, a beef producer, says that it is not easy to raise cattle in Mozambique, for several reasons. “We need an adequate credit line for cattle. It is not easy to work with this activity. SUSTENTA should be more comprehensive and encompass the livestock component. We need support as much as those working in agriculture,” he says. Alexandre Rafael, representing Canelfood Alimentar, corroborates this, saying it is necessary to improve policies to encourage the family sector. Américo da Conceição, National Director of Livestock Development, noted that around 70% of meat ...

Source: Clubofmozambique