This monthly transparency report provides a detailed look at the agricultural progress of farmers supported by Maputo Bridge Capital (MBC). We share real data from the field, verified through satellite imagery, to provide sponsors with a clear view of how their contributions impact farming outcomes in Mozambique.
Portfolio Summary (September 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Farmers supported | 7 |
| Provinces covered | 6 (Manica, Zambézia, Nampula, Cabo Delgado, Inhambane, Gaza) |
| Capital deployed | $39,500 |
| Community Fund repayments | $28,500 |
| Blockchain blocks | 22 (SHA-256 verified) |
| Collection hubs | 6 (32,100 kg total stock) |
| Mobile money providers | 3 (M-Pesa, e-Mola, mKesh) |
Farmer-by-Farmer Update
Farmer 1: Manica Province — Maize
- Crop: Maize (2 hectares)
- Sponsorship impact: $5,000 equivalent in inputs
- NDVI Score: 0.72 (healthy vegetation — above 0.6 threshold)
- Satellite Status: Crops visible from Sentinel-2, good vegetation density
- Harvest: 3,200 kg maize (above provincial average of 1,500 kg/ha)
- Status: Successful harvest cycle, inputs provided via COJAZ
Farmer 2: Zambézia Province — Cassava
- Crop: Cassava (1.5 hectares)
- Sponsorship impact: $7,500 equivalent in inputs
- NDVI Score: 0.78 (excellent — Zambézia has highest NDVI baseline in Mozambique)
- Satellite Status: Dense vegetation confirmed, above historical average
- Harvest: 4,800 kg cassava (cassava is drought-resistant, performed well)
- Status: Excellent performer, high crop yield achieved
Farmer 3: Nampula Province — Sesame
- Crop: Sesame (1 hectare)
- Sponsorship impact: $3,500 equivalent in inputs
- NDVI Score: 0.66 (moderate — Nampula has lower baseline)
- Satellite Status: Crop stress detected in month 3, recovered after rainfall
- Harvest: 800 kg sesame (export-grade quality)
- Status: Resilient recovery despite weather challenges
Farmer 4: Cabo Delgado — Cashew
- Crop: Cashew trees (3 hectares, 120 trees)
- Sponsorship impact: $8,000 for tools and harvest labor
- NDVI Score: 0.69 (good — cashew trees are deep-rooted, stable)
- Satellite Status: Tree canopy healthy, no pest pressure detected
- Harvest: 1,200 kg cashew nuts (raw, unprocessed)
- Status: Stable long-term crop performance
Farmer 5: Inhambane — Rice
- Crop: Rice (2 hectares, rain-fed)
- Sponsorship impact: $6,000 equivalent in inputs
- NDVI Score: 0.51 (below average — Inhambane is drier)
- Satellite Status: Water stress detected, rice requires more rainfall
- Harvest: 1,400 kg rice (below target of 2,000 kg)
- Status: Challenged by low rainfall, highlighting environmental risks
Farmer 6: Gaza — Peanuts
- Crop: Peanuts (1 hectare)
- Sponsorship impact: $4,500 equivalent in inputs
- NDVI Score: 0.43 (low — Gaza has lowest NDVI baseline)
- Satellite Status: Drought conditions, crop stress significant
- Harvest: 600 kg peanuts (below target)
- Status: Impacted by regional drought conditions
Farmer 7: Manica — Beans
- Crop: Beans (1.5 hectares, intercropped with maize)
- Sponsorship impact: $5,000 equivalent in inputs
- NDVI Score: 0.71 (healthy)
- Satellite Status: Good vegetation, intercropping showing positive results
- Harvest: 1,100 kg beans + 1,800 kg maize (diversification working)
- Status: Diversification strategy proved successful for risk reduction
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What the Satellite Data Shows
Sentinel-2 satellite imagery (10-meter resolution, updated every 5 days) provides NDVI scores for each farmer's fields. Here's what the data reveals:
- Zambézia (0.78) and Manica (0.71-0.72) have the healthiest crops — these provinces have the best rainfall and soil conditions
- Gaza (0.43) and Inhambane (0.51) are struggling with drought — these are the driest provinces and most vulnerable to climate change
- Nampula (0.66) and Cabo Delgado (0.69) are performing moderately — crops are growing but not exceptional
This data serves as a research foundation for understanding how climate variables impact agricultural output across Mozambique. While MBC currently focuses on direct support for smallholder farmers through the COJAZ cooperative, we explore how such data could one day inform high-tech agricultural precision tools or AI-driven risk management for regional farming communities.
What the Blockchain Shows
Every sponsorship disbursement and repayment is logged to our private SHA-256 blockchain, as detailed in our Case Study: 100 Blockchain Blocks. Currently, there are 22 blocks total. Here's what each block contains:
- Transaction ID
- Farmer ID and name
- Disbursement amount (USD)
- NDVI score at time of activity
- Timestamp
- Previous block hash (creating an unbreakable chain)
No block has been tampered with. No transaction has been altered. The blockchain proves that the money went exactly where we said it went, providing immutable verification for our sponsors.
What the Mobile Money Data Shows
All disbursements and repayments flow through M-Pesa, e-Mola, or mKesh — Mozambique's mobile money networks. Every transaction generates a reference ID that can be verified. We maintain transparency by ensuring every cent is accounted for within our system.
Honest Assessment
Not everything is perfect. Here's what's not working:
- Gaza region is suffering due to extreme drought. We are learning from these climate challenges to better prepare our support structure.
- Inhambane area underperformed due to low rainfall. We are refining how we assess environmental risks for dry provinces.
- Only 7 farmers — this remains a pilot program. The infrastructure is potentially scalable to reach more, but we remain focused on quality verification within our current reach.
- 72.2% repayment — this reflects the reality of smallholder farming. We don't promise perfection. We promise honesty. You can learn more about how we verify these farmers at /farmers.
What Your Sponsorship Does Next Season
When you sponsor a farmer from $25, it funds:
- Seeds and fertilizer for a farmer in the COJAZ cooperative (we have 2 pending verification)
- Satellite monitoring — Sentinel-2 imagery costs are covered by MBC operations
- Field agent visits — our team verifies farmer identity, land boundaries, and crop health
- PICS hermetic bags — these storage solutions save 30-40% of grain from pests
- Support services — helping farmers with resource management and local agricultural coordination
You can learn more about the mechanics of our work at /sponsor-a-farmer-mozambique.
How This Impacts a Smallholder Farmer's Season
For a smallholder farmer, this season is defined by the critical window between planting and harvest. With access to essential inputs like seeds and fertilizer, a farmer can move from subsistence to surplus production. The use of PICS bags is particularly transformative, as it allows the farmer to store their grain safely after harvest, protecting it from rot and pests. By waiting to sell when market prices rise later in the year, the farmer can secure a better livelihood for their family.
Frequently asked questions
What is an NDVI score? An NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index) score is a numerical indicator used to analyze remote sensing measurements to assess whether the target being observed contains live green vegetation.
Why is blockchain used in agricultural reporting? Blockchain provides an immutable ledger that records transactions, ensuring that funds are accounted for and that historical records cannot be altered by any party.
What are hermetic bags? These are specialized airtight storage bags that eliminate the need for chemical pesticides, preventing pests from damaging stored grain after the harvest is complete.
If you would like to help us expand our reach, please sponsor a farmer from $25 at /sponsor-a-farmer-mozambique. Please note that sponsorships are gifts to support our mission and are not investments, nor are they tax-deductible.