Mozambican livestock production could grow 6% next year

Published Nov 8, 2023

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The Government has set a target for national livestock production to increase by 6% next year through various measures including disease prevention and reproductive management. The plan predicts a 5% growth in the number of cattle, bringing the national herd to nearly 2.6 million, and a 4% increase in pig production to reach 2.5 million heads. The proposal also aims for a growth of 8% in meat production, with emphasis on pork and lamb with predicted increases of 15% and 16%, respectively.

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The Government predicts national growth in livestock production by an average of 6% for next year, as a result of a combination of measures, ranging from the prevention and control of the main animal diseases and health and reproductive management actions. The goals are contained in the Economic and Social Plan and State Budget (PESOE) for 2024, deposited in Parliament for discussion. According to the established plan, the number of cattle is expected to grow by 5% compared to the current year, which will increase the national herd to almost 2.6 million heads. The document, cited by Revista Terra, indicates that, in pig production, the forecast is for an increase of 4%, expected to total 2.5 million heads. For goats, the national herd is expected to reach just over five million, representing a growth of 7%, compared to the current year. However, at the level of ...

Source: Diarioeconomico