Mozambique: Greenhouses Seen As Solution to Tackle Impacts of Climate Change

What the report says

Mozambique’s Ministry of Agriculture says greenhouses and boreholes could help farmers cope with climate change by reducing reliance on rain-fed production and making vegetable cultivation possible throughout the year. The remarks, reported by Agencia de Informacao de Mocambique and distributed by AllAfrica, were made in Maputo by National Director of Agriculture Jabula Zibia during a visit by parliamentarians from Germany and Luxembourg to International Fund for Agricultural Development-supported projects in Manhiça district, in southern Maputo province.

According to the ministry, the approach is meant to make harvests more predictable as weather patterns become less reliable. Zibia said the broader strategy includes rehabilitating irrigation systems damaged by floods, increasing borehole drilling, and giving more farmers access to alternative water sources. The ministry also wants to expand the production of first-generation seeds with the Agricultural Research Institute, which it says would support the local supply of certified seed.

Officials also highlighted mechanization and farmer training as part of the response. Zibia said extension services are important because new technology must be paired with practical knowledge for producers. During the visit, the European lawmakers observed how project support is being used at community level to reduce vulnerability and improve production.

German MP Johannes Wagner said the experience showed the value of international cooperation and said he would promote continued support for Mozambique in Germany and Luxembourg. The report underscores how agriculture remains exposed to climate shocks in Mozambique and why irrigation, training and seed systems are being treated as key adaptation tools.