Oct 21, 2025 |
Coffee production in Gorongosa continues to grow and is expected to reach 84 tonnes next year, reinforcing the economic and social impact in the region.
The region is preparing for an unprecedented harvest. The Gorongosa Coffee project estimates it will reach 84 tonnes of coffee in 2025, a direct result of investment in new infrastructure and the growing number of farming families joining the industry. The opening of a modern roasting facility is expected to further boost production capacity and the added value of local coffee.
More than a symbol of agricultural success, Gorongosa coffee represents a structural change in the economy of Sofala province. Production already directly employs more than 1,500 families, according to the administrator of Gorongosa National Park (PNG), Pedro Muagura, who also highlights the increase in indirect jobs created by harvesting, transport and marketing activities, according to Lusa..
‘Because people will need people to harvest, in addition to family members, who now dispense with formal employment,’ he said. Examples of family farmers achieving annual incomes in excess of 250,000 meticais illustrate the economic potential of this agricultural venture.
The expansion of coffee cultivation is supported by a number of international partners. Norway recently announced 427 million meticais in funding to strengthen the park's activities, including environmental conservation, education promotion and support for local farmers.
At the same time, the Italian Cooperation Agency is investing four million euros in expanding the production area, which is expected to reach 5,000 hectares within ten years. With these advances, Mozambique hopes to reach 100 tonnes of coffee produced nationally this year, consolidating Gorongosa as the heart of Mozambican coffee production and an emerging benchmark in Africa.
Photos: Gorongosa National Park
