Cattle as heritage in Magude District_Mozambique

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Laboratory Traditional Knowledge and Sustainable Innovation - A.A. 
2022
AGRICOLTURAL
HERITAGE SYSTEMS
2022
Raising cattle in Mozambique
Prepared by: Nehemias Lasse
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HERITAGE SYSTEMS
2022
Raising cattle in Mozambique
STUDY AREA LOCATION
 North of Maputo province
 Tropical Dry Climate
 Rainfall (600 – 800 mm)
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Raising cattle in Mozambique
RESOURCES LINKED WITH CATTLE 
Acacia
Cattle fences Incomati river
wells
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CATTLE AS HERITAGE IN MAGUDE DISTRICT
 Because cattle raising is carried out from
generation to generation in a traditional
way without jeopardizing the functioning of
the ecosystem and its resources
 It is the source of income for more than
90% of the population
 Cattle are not seen as merchandise, but as
a family asset that is generally used for
ceremonies, lobolo, marriage, traditional
ceremonies.
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BENEFITS OF CATTLE
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THREATS TO LIVESTOCK, AGRICULTURE AND BIODIVERSITY
Due to the dry characteristics of the place, the population
has faced problems of lack of water for crops irrigation and
cattle watering as well as the lack of pasture for cattle.
This phenomenon also affects agricultural crops, putting
the population's food security as well as biodiversity at
risk.
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SWOT ANALYSIS
STRENGHTS:
TREATS:OPPORTUNITIES:
WEAKNESS:
The cattle is the main source of livelihood
Represent the community
Who have cattle is considered rich in the
community
 Intensity of occurrence of climate
events
 Scarcity of water
 Food insecurity
 Cattle Steelers
Existence of extensions officers in the
community
Abundance of pasture during the wet season
Existence of improved varieties tolerant for
droughts
Existence of policies of cattle support
Limited sources of livelihood
Limited information access
Low economic power
Resistance for changes.
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STRATEGIES TO FACE THESE PROBLEMS
 Training sessions for communities on the production of hay bales in
the period of abundant pasture for later use in the dry season
 Establishment of drought resistant cattle breeds
 Diversification of income sources to reduce pressure on livestock in
the lean season
 Adopt varieties of crops which have drought resistance
 Produce crops of short cycle of development
 Build wells and tanks for water storage during the wet season