📊 Commodity Prices by Province (August 25, 2026)
Maize (Milho)
| Province | Price (MZN/kg) | Price (USD/ton) | Trend vs. Yesterday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maputo | 43 | $677 | ↑ +1 MZN |
| Gaza | 39 | $614 | ↑ +1 MZN |
| Inhambane | 40 | $629 | → Stable |
| Sofala | 35 | $551 | → Stable |
| Manica | 34 | $535 | ↑ +1 MZN |
| Tete | 30 | $472 | → Stable |
| Zambézia | 33 | $520 | ↑ +1 MZN |
| Nampula | 37 | $583 | ↑ +1 MZN |
| Cabo Delgado | 38 | $598 | → Stable |
| Niassa | 35 | $551 | ↑ +1 MZN |
National average: 36.4 MZN/kg ($573/ton)
7-day trend: ↑ +3.2% (prices rising as hunger season approaches)
Harvest price (April): 15 MZN/kg
Current premium: +143% over harvest price
Cashew (Caju)
| Province | Raw (MZN/kg) | Shelled (MZN/kg) |
|---|---|---|
| Cabo Delgado | 65 | 255 |
| Nampula | 62 | 245 |
| Zambézia | 63 | 248 |
| AGOA export: | $8.10/kg |
Sesame (Sésamo)
| Province | Price (MZN/kg) |
|---|---|
| Nampula | 56 |
| Cabo Delgado | 58 |
| Zambézia | 53 |
Cassava (Mandioca)
| Province | Fresh (MZN/kg) | Flour (MZN/kg) |
|---|---|---|
| Nampula | 8 | 26 |
| Zambézia | 7 | 23 |
| Maputo | 10 | 28 |
Beans (Feijão)
| Province | Price (MZN/kg) | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Manica | 67 | ↑ +3% |
| Tete | 62 | ↑ +3% |
| Zambézia | 59 | ↑ +2% |
Groundnuts (Amendoim)
| Province | Raw (MZN/kg) | Roasted (MZN/kg) |
|---|---|---|
| Nampula | 42 | 82 |
| Zambézia | 40 | 78 |
| Manica | 41 | 80 |
🛰️ NDVI Crop Health Summary (Sentinel-2 Satellite)
Updated: August 24, 2026
| Province | NDVI | Status | Change vs. Last Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zambézia | 0.79 | 🟢 Healthy | ↑ +0.01 |
| Niassa | 0.75 | 🟢 Healthy | → Stable |
| Manica | 0.72 | 🟢 Healthy | → Stable |
| Sofala | 0.71 | 🟢 Healthy | ↑ +0.01 |
| Cabo Delgado | 0.69 | 🟡 Moderate | ↑ +0.01 |
| Nampula | 0.66 | 🟡 Moderate | ↑ +0.01 |
| Maputo | 0.56 | 🟡 Moderate | → Stable |
| Inhambane | 0.51 | 🟡 Moderate | ↑ +0.01 |
| Tete | 0.49 | 🔴 Stress | ↑ +0.01 |
| Gaza | 0.43 | 🔴 Stress | ↑ +0.01 |
National average NDVI: 0.64 (Moderate-Healthy)
Trend: Slight improvement in drought-affected provinces (early seasonal rains beginning in north)
🌦️ Weather Forecast (August 25-31, 2026)
| Province | Rainfall (mm) | Temp (°C) | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maputo | 0-5 | 18-27 | Dry season normal |
| Gaza | 0 | 21-36 | ⚠️ Drought continues |
| Inhambane | 0-10 | 20-29 | Dry season |
| Sofala | 5-15 | 18-27 | Light rains |
| Manica | 5-12 | 15-24 | Planting window approaching |
| Tete | 0-2 | 23-39 | ⚠️ Heat wave continues |
| Zambézia | 12-28 | 20-27 | Early rains — land prep |
| Nampula | 8-18 | 22-29 | Humidity rising |
| Cabo Delgado | 12-22 | 24-31 | Rainy season approaching |
| Niassa | 5-15 | 15-24 | Good for land prep |
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📈 Market Opportunities This Week
🔥 SELL Signal: Stored Grain
- Maize at +143% over harvest price and rising
- Beans at +8% week-over-week — sell now
- Action: If grain is in PICS bags, this is the optimal selling window
- Prices will peak September-January (hunger season)
🌱 PLANT Signal: Northern Provinces
- Zambézia NDVI 0.79 — best in country
- Early rains arriving in Cabo Delgado (12-22mm forecast)
- Action: Begin land preparation in Zambézia, Nampula, Cabo Delgado, Niassa
- Recommended: Maize (Matuba variety for north), cassava, groundnut
💰 EXPORT Signal: Cashew
- AGOA export price: $8.10/kg (up from $8.00 yesterday)
- Domestic shelled: 245-255 MZN/kg ($3.85-4.01/kg)
- Export premium: +102% over domestic
- Action: Cooperatives with shelling capacity should target AGOA export
⚠️ RISK Alert: Tete and Gaza
- NDVI below 0.50 — severe crop stress
- No rainfall forecast (0-2mm)
- Heat wave: temperatures up to 39°C in Tete
- Action: Plant sorghum (Macia variety) and cowpea — drought-tolerant
- Automated monitoring: farms with NDVI below 0.4 for 14+ consecutive days are currently prioritized for verification
🐝 NEW Opportunity: Beekeeping
- Honey price: 400 MZN/kg ($6.30/kg)
- Miombo forest honey: premium organic market
- 10 hives = 150-300kg honey/year = 60,000-120,000 MZN ($945-$1,890)
- Action: Plant hives now before rainy season — bees need time to establish
📰 Agricultural News — August 25, 2026
- FACIM 2026 opens in 6 days (August 31) — Agricultural cooperatives should finalize exhibition preparations. Maputo Fairgrounds.
- Government $2B agriculture investment — Details emerging on 4-year SUSTENTA expansion plan. Focus on irrigation and seed distribution.
- 14.6M tons agricultural products reached markets — President Chapo credits SUSTENTA program and extension service improvements.
- 2.67M food insecurity alert — IPC Phase 3+ in southern provinces (Gaza, Inhambane, southern Tete). WFP and FAO coordinating response.
- IIAM releases 5 new potato + 5 soybean varieties — Drought-resistant, higher yield. Available through SUSTENTA distribution centers.
- M-Pesa active accounts exceed 12 million — Banco de Moçambique reports mobile money now exceeds traditional bank accounts.
- National animal vaccination campaign underway — 2.4M cattle + 44M chickens targeted. Newcastle and foot-and-mouth disease focus.
💡 MBC Recommendations for Today
| Farmer Type | Today's Action |
|---|---|
| With stored maize in PICS bags | SELL — prices at 43 MZN/kg in Maputo (+143% over harvest) |
| Preparing for planting season | Begin land prep in Zambézia, Niassa, Nampula, Cabo Delgado |
| In Tete (NDVI 0.49) | Switch to sorghum (Macia) + cowpea — do NOT plant maize |
| In Gaza (NDVI 0.43) | Monitor crop health closely — check irrigation schedules |
| With cashew trees | Prepare shelling equipment — AGOA export price at $8.10/kg |
| Cooperative leaders | Register for FACIM 2026 — opens August 31 in Maputo |
| Working with COJAZ | NDVI 0.72 average — crops healthy, seasonal progress on track |
| Interested in beekeeping | Order hives now — bees need 2-3 months before rainy season |
| Diaspora members | Support smallholder farmers by sponsoring seeds and fertilizer |
Versão Portuguesa — Resumo
Preços de Milho (25 Agosto 2026)
| Província | Preço (MZN/kg) | Tendência |
|---|---|---|
| Maputo | 43 | ↑ +1 |
| Manica | 34 | ↑ +1 |
| Zambézia | 33 | ↑ +1 |
| Nampula | 37 | ↑ +1 |
| Tete | 30 | → Estável |
Média nacional: 36,4 MZN/kg | Prémio sobre colheita: +143%
NDVI por Satélite
🟢 Saudável: Zambézia (0,79), Niassa (0,75), Manica (0,72), Sofala (0,71)
🟡 Moderado: Cabo Delgado (0,69), Nampula (0,66), Maputo (0,56)
🔴 Stress: Tete (0,49), Gaza (0,43)
Recomendações de Hoje
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VENDER: Grão em sacos PICS — preços a +143% acima da colheita
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PLANTAR: Preparar terra em Zambézia, Niassa, Nampula
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RISCO: Tete e Gaza — plantar sorgo e feijão-borlotto (resistentes à seca)
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EXPORTAR: Caju descascado via AGOA ($8,10/kg)
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NOVO: Apicultura — 10 colmeias = $945-$1.890/ano
Notícias
FACIM abre em 6 dias | M-Pesa excede 12M contas | IIAM lança novas variedades
MBC Daily Market Brief — publicado todos os dias às 6h. Dados de FAO GIEWS, World Bank, Sentinel-2, CHIRPS, Open-Meteo.
Impact of Market Data on the Farmer's Season
For a smallholder farmer working with the COJAZ cooperative in Zambezia, these market insights are vital for planning the agricultural cycle. By understanding the current national price average of 36.4 MZN/kg, farmers can better time their sales to maximize returns after harvest. Additionally, satellite NDVI data allows farmers to identify if their plots are facing moisture stress, prompting timely shifts toward drought-resistant crops like sorghum or beans, ensuring their efforts are focused on the highest probability of success.
Frequently asked questions
What is the purpose of the NDVI satellite data?
NDVI data measures vegetation health from space, helping identify areas with healthy crops versus regions experiencing drought stress.
Why is sorghum recommended in Tete and Gaza?
Sorghum is a drought-resistant crop, making it an ideal choice for farmers in regions where satellite data currently indicates high moisture stress.
How much can be earned from beekeeping?
Based on current market estimates, maintaining 10 beehives can generate between $945 and $1,890 per year.
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