Brazil to grant Moza US$100m in agricultural support

“Brazil has always been one of our main partners, and we thank them for the pledge,” said Ali.
He also revealed that the Maputo administration is implementing a strategic plan to produce more food, mainly maize and rice.
The Portuguese speaking nation vowed to produce 200 000 tonnes of rice after a shortage of 20 000 tonnes was reported.
Food security has become the country’s top priority since the capital city Maputo and the adjoining city Matola were hit by riots in September 2010, when people took to the streets to protest price hikes caused by inadequate food supply. — Xinhua.

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