Rice

The landmark agreement aims to boost domestic rice production and reduce the country’s growing reliance on imports.

The announcement signals a major strategic pivot for one of North America’s most storied rice companies and reflects broader industry trends toward localized supply chain resilience.

This landmark partnership seeks to transition Mozambique from a major importer of Asian rice to a self-sufficient producer and regional exporter.

The support accompanies a renewed push for self sufficiency anchored in the Senegal River Valley campaign and is intended to integrate domestic rice into commercial distribution channels.

The National Irrigation Authority will convert the Ahero pumping station into a hybrid system powered by a 500-kilowatt solar plant.