# Agricultural policy and production in Mozambique

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/agricultural-policy-and-production-in-mozambique
> Updated: 2026-09-01T15:12:46.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2.

In Mozambique, agricultural stakeholders have focused on addressing value chain and production challenges. Initially, producers in Nampula expressed concerns that low purchase prices for commodities like sesame, cotton, peanuts, soybeans, and sunflower seeds primarily benefit processors rather than laborers. In response to broader sector issues, the Mozambican government later approved a new regulatory framework specifically for the cotton sector. This initiative seeks to reverse a significant decline in production by regulating the entire value chain—from production to export—with the goal of increasing annual output to 60,000 tonnes and stimulating private investment.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-01: Mozambique and Brazil implement agricultural shifts in cotton and commodities

Mozambique implements new cotton regulations to triple production, while Brazil sees record cotton exports amid rising fertilizer costs and fluctuating sugar and ethanol prices.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mozambique-targets-60000-tons-of-annual-cotton-production

### 2026-08-20: Agricultural shifts in Mozambique and Angola

Producers in Mozambique report unfair pricing for surplus crops, while Angola implements a 30% local purchase quota for maize importers to boost national production.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/agricultural-shifts-in-mozambique-and-angola

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