Mozambique has sufficient amount of wheat until the end of the year – Celso Correia

Published Jun 13, 2022

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Mozambique has enough wheat to meet its requirements by the end of the year, despite the international shortage caused by the Russia-Ukraine conflict, according to the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Celso Correia. The ministry is keeping a close eye on the situation and plans to collaborate with the private sector to address any future wheat shortages. The war has also caused a surge in prices for rice, wheat, and oil on the global market, impacting household budgets in Mozambique. The government is working to mitigate the effects of global inflation on the country.

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The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development (MADER), Celso Correia, assures that, despite the shortage of wheat for the production of bread on the international market, due to the war between Russia and Ukraine, Mozambique has sufficient quantities to cover its needs by the end of this year. “The Ministry of Industry and Commerce is monitoring the situation and we believe that we have enough wheat for this year without any problem. Next year, we will have to remain vigilant while we do not produce this raw material, always working with the private sector”, he said. This guarantee comes a month after the Government and wheat importing industries have advanced contrary points regarding the number of wheat stock volume in the country. Speaking in an interview a few days ago on the program “Cartas na Mesa”, on Rádio Moçambique, Celso Correia also explained that there was a rise in prices on the international market for rice, wheat and oil, products with considerable weight in ...

Source: Diarioeconomico