USAID IN MOZAMBIQUE
RESILIENT AGRICULTURAL MARKET ACTIVITIES BEIRA CORRIDOR
Since 1981, we’ve worked in more than 80 countries around the world to deliver market insights and technical expertise to agricultural development projects.
Through our affiliation with Land O’Lakes, Inc., one of the United States’ largest farmer-owned agribusinesses, we’re strengthening agricultural systems to improve livelihoods. Rooted in the 100+ year old dairy cooperative, our work in livestock systems is just the start of our efforts to feed a growing population. We strengthen economies by improving local agriculture, helping agribusinesses create jobs, boosting trade, and linking farmers to markets. We foster innovative, climate-smart practices that help people adapt to climate change. From design to implementation, we take an inclusive approach to engaging and empowering all members of society.
Women-led hosts
THREE FOCUS AREAS
PRIVATE SECTOR & INFORMAL MARKETS
RAMA-BC links farmers with input markets, such as locally appropriate seed for high-value crops. The project also supports better farmer outputs by adding value to hardy root crops. By strengthening farmer-market linkages and encouraging food processing, both on-farm production, the activity boosts on-farm production and incomes.
FOOD SECURITY & NUTRITION
Women are critical to the agriculture sector in Mozambique, making up 63% of unskilled labor. Due to culturally upheld gender roles, they are also typically responsible for childrearing and household management. By focusing on women-managed crops, savings groups, nutrition, and gender-based violence awareness, RAMA-BC recognizes the importance of women to building a food-secure future.
REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE
Many Mozambican farmers lack availability and access to quality inputs and extension services. RAMA-BC helps farmers reduce their need for expensive chemical inputs and enhance soil fertility using regenerative agriculture methods. When farmers adopt these practices, they get better harvests, safeguard against drought, and store more carbon in the soil.
WHAT IS CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURE
A SYSTEMS-LEVEL APPROACH THAT AIMS TO:
- Increase agricultural productivity and profitability
- Build adaptivity and resilience to climate change, and
- Reduce or remove greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture
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A project worker for RAMA BC posing in the corn fields after doing an insect risk assessment.
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A project worker for RAMA BC posing in the corn fields after doing an insect risk assessment.
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
CONTENT OUR PROGRAM WAS FEATURED IN:
publication
WATCH: SPREADING COOPERATIVE VALUES IN LEBANON
blog
FROM MARKETLINKS: BUILDING FINANCIALLY INCLUSIVE LIVESTOCK SYSTEMS IN RWANDA
blog
WATCH: DRIVING AGRICULTURAL TRADE IN EAST AFRICA