Feed the Future Mozambique Agricultural Innovations Activity (FTF Inova): Annual Report (October 1, 2018 - September 30, 2019)

The program began in 2018 and operates in the country's agricultural sector. FTF Inova's primary goal is to increase the income and food security of smallholder farmers, particularly women and youth, by promoting the adoption of new technologies and business practices. The program focuses on several key areas, including input distribution, supply chain management, and business services. FTF Inova has established partnerships with various stakeholders, including private sector companies, NGOs, and government institutions, to support the development of the agricultural market system. The program's interventions aim to address key constraints, such as limited access to inputs, poor market information, and inadequate business skills, that hinder the growth of smallholder farmers. One of the program's key achievements is the establishment of an input distribution network system, which has enabled smallholder farmers to access a wide range of inputs, including seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides. The program has also implemented a supply chain management system, which has improved the efficiency and effectiveness of the agricultural supply chain. Additionally, FTF Inova has provided business services, including training and technical assistance, to support the growth of smallholder farmers and their businesses. The program has also conducted research on various topics, including the adoption of technology, irrigation, and market system development. The research has provided valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing smallholder farmers and has informed the program's interventions. Furthermore, FTF Inova has implemented a monitoring, evaluation, and learning system to track the program's progress and identify areas for improvement. The program has made significant progress in achieving its goals, including increasing the income and food security of smallholder farmers. According to the program's data, the number of smallholder farmers participating in the program has increased significantly, and the average income of these farmers has also increased. Additionally, the program has improved the efficiency and effectiveness of the agricultural supply chain, and the number of smallholder farmers accessing inputs and markets has increased. FTF Inova has also made significant progress in promoting gender equality and women's empowerment in the agricultural sector. The program has established a gender impact framework, which has enabled the program to track and measure its progress in promoting gender equality. The program has also implemented various interventions aimed at promoting women's participation in the agricultural sector, including training and technical assistance programs. Overall, FTF Inova has made significant progress in improving the agricultural sector in Mozambique and promoting the growth and development of smallholder farmers. The program's interventions have addressed key constraints and have improved the efficiency and effectiveness of the agricultural supply chain. The program's research has provided valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing smallholder farmers, and the program's monitoring, evaluation, and learning system has enabled the program to track its progress and identify areas for improvement.