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Mozambique: INIR seeks partnerships for the M´Ziva irrigation system in Zambézia – Notícias
8:06 CAT | 23 Feb 2021
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The National Irrigation Institute (INIR) is seeking a consultancy to inspect the rehabilitation of the M´ziva irrigation system in Nicoadala district, Zambézia province, following the launch of a public tender last month for a contractor to carry out the works.
The rehabilitation of the 160-hectare M´ziva irrigation system is part of a government strategy for setting up or rehabilitating irrigation systems in Zambézia province, including those in the Nicoadala, Mopeia, Morrumbala and Maganja da Costa districts. The project is funded by the World Bank.
It is estimated that around 70% of Mozambique’s population lives in rural areas and practices agriculture as its main source of income. Agrarian production, mainly by families, accounts for around 4.3 million farms in the country.
Zambezia has 11 irrigation systems, of which only three – Limane (Mopeia), Mungonhane and Mutage (Namacurra) – are fully operational.
Nine of the irrigation systems – Chiverano and Paz (Mopeia), Moriri (Morrumbala), M’ziva, Mucelo and Ilalane (Nicoadala), Itabo and Munda-Munda (Maganja da Costa) – operate only partially.
As a result, of the 3,750 hectares with irrigation infrastructure, only 1,220 are benefiting.
It is believed that the construction of a warehouse in M’ziva could benefit hundreds of members of local agricultural associations, many of whom cultivate rice.
Zambézia also produces corn, potatoes, beans and vegetables, and has recently started producing sesame and soybeans as well. These products are sold locally, or to resellers who supply the cities of Nampula and Quelimane.
Source: Notícias
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