Understanding the Dynamic of Rice Farming Systems in Southern Mozambique to Improve Production and Benefits to Smallholders

Rice farming systems (RFSs) in southern Mozambique are very heterogeneous and diversified, which has implications for smallholders’ adoption of each RFS, as well on rice production productivity the region. In this regard, it is important to understand: (i) RFS typologies can be leveraged improve productivity; (ii) drivers smallholder farmers’ decisions adopt an RFS; (iii) policies/incentives could enhance existing RFSs. The present study was based surveys 341 farmers Chókwè Irrigation Scheme (CIS), Mozambique. Data rice, size herd, total other crop types were used frame typologies. A multinomial logit model (MLM) multiple linear regression (MLR) applied determine driver predict constraints yield. Based cluster analysis, four RFSs identified: subsistence system (FS), specialised FS, mixed crops rice–livestock FS. Farms with longer experience reported applying more fertiliser seedlings per unit hectare. availability labour increased likelihood adopting FS Older households likely live closer fields. Yield positively associated inputs such fertilisers, pesticides, seedlings, years household. Our results suggest that need assistance technical support identify productive less costly