Análise dos impactos da seca no desenvolvimento da agricultura familiar do distrito de Moamba - Província de Maputo

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the impacts of drought on the development of family farming in the district of Moamba, where water conditions have generally not been satisfactory to guarantee safe agricultural production. Drought is a recurring phenomenon in the region that directly affects family farming, has caused several negative impacts on the development of this activity. The scarcity of water has compromised the growth of crops, reducing productivity and the quality of products (JALANE, 2020). According to JALANE et al. (2021), drought also intensifies the vulnerability of family farmers, making them increasingly dependent on assistance and aid programmes. The lack of adequate access to water and food, affects the health and well-being of families practising this activity, making them more prone to disease and malnutrition. To mitigate the impacts of drought, it is crucial to implement adaptation and resilience measures, such as the construction of water collection and storage systems, as well as the introduction of drought-resistant agricultural techniques. Such strategies can promote the sustainability of family farming in the Moamba district, ensuring food security and boosting the socio-economic development of rural communities. The research will be carried out using a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods. Quantitative techniques (observation and survey) will be used as data collection techniques, but qualitative techniques will also be used, such as a literature review and semi-structured interviews. The type of sampling that will be used to extract the sample is simple random probability, and the sample size required for the research will be 373 individuals, distributed among the 4 administrative posts that make up the district. The data will be analyzed using content analysis, a method applied to qualitative as well as quantitative data. This analysis will be geared towards answering the project's specific objectives. It is hoped that the results will contribute to significantly mitigating the impacts of the drought on family farming in Moamba. In addition, the aim is to develop effective indicators that will make it possible to monitor and evaluate the implementation of preventive actions aimed at minimizing the future effects of the drought on the district's agricultural production sectors