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Like many African countries, Mozambique has experienced significant growth in digital technology, and agriculture is one sector beginning to benefit from this development. Increased digitalization in agriculture has the potential to improve efficiency, sustainability, and income for small-scale farmers.
Read MoreAflatoxins are toxins in food products caused by mold and pose a significant health threat to humans and animals, particularly in the Global South. The toxin is responsible for at least 30% of liver cancer cases in Africa, it weakens the immune system, contributes to growth disorders in children, and it kills thousands of livestock annually. Together with partners in Mozambique, Norad and other organizations, Norges Vel has taken the initiative to produce the organic pesticide, Aflasafe, locally in Mozambique to more effectively reduce aflatoxin levels in peanut and maize production.
Read MoreThrough inclusive value chain development, this project will support small-scale rice producers to overcome these challenges with a special emphasis on women and youth.
Read MoreMore than one million households in Mozambique grow and sell cashew nuts. But the country's cashew trees have low productivity due to mould on the cashew flowers. Now, efforts are going to be made to develop a new bio-spray against mould to boost cashew production and the farmers' incomes.
Read MoreOrganising smallholder farmers of rice in Tanzania has given good results. Two companies owned by farmers have been established. Productivity has increased, incomes have risen, and production has become more environmentally friendly than previously. More and more smallholder farmers appreciate that collaboration is sensible, and yields results.
Read MoreThe genetic and biological diversity of vegetables in Transylvania is threatened by modern, standardised agricultural production. Norges Vel was commissioned by Civitas in Romania to help preserve the biodiversity.
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