Avaliação de oportunidade de negócio na produção e comercialização de Gergelim (SesamumindicumL.)no corredor de desenvolvimento agrário de Pemba-Lichinga

Abstract

Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) has been one of the main oilseeds cultivated by producers in the Pemba-Lichinga development corridor, especially in areas where rainfall is less frequent because it is less demanding on rainfall. It is also a crop of great importance for small, medium and large-scale producers. Therefore, a research project was conducted in the Pemba-Lichinga Agricultural Development Corridor to determine the extent to which the production of this crop could constitute a business opportunity. The production process, quantities produced, potential consumers and determination of sesame consumption in the Pemba-Lichinga corridor were described. The production system generally adopted by local producers is predominantly rainfed, using traditional production systems and using unimproved seeds. The production per ha of each level of producer was determined, and it was found that small producers produce 550 kg/ha, medium producers produce 750 kg/ha and large producers produce 1000 kg/ha.The marketing network of potential consumers was analyzed, generally made up of retailers, local wholesalers and industrial traders. The level of sesame consumption in the Pemba-Lichinga Corridor was determined. It was found that there are many sesame buyers in that Corridor, all producers sell their products, since demand is greater than supply.