Análise da viabilidade financeira para a instalação de uma unidade de processamento de Milho e Feijão - vulgar no distrito de Sussundenga, província de Manica

Abstract

Agriculture plays a strategic role in the socioeconomic development of Mozambique, being responsible for the livelihood of the majority of the rural population. In the district of Sussundenga, province of Manica, the crops of corn (Zea mays L.) and common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) stand out, essential for food security and income generation. However, the absence of adequate post-harvest infrastructure has contributed to significant production losses, limiting the economic exploitation and competitiveness of the sector. In this context, the present study aimed to evaluate the financial viability of implementing a processing unit of corn and common beans in the aforementioned district, with a view to reducing post-harvest losses, aggregating value to local production and the promotion of sustainable agro-industrial development. The investigation used secondary data provided by Miombo Consultores, Lda and adopted a quantitative approach, using the construction of a cash flow projected for a horizon period of 10 years. The following were applied: Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Payback Period and Benefit-Cost Ratio (RBC). The results revealed a NPV of 29,317,038.04 MZN, an IRR of 46%, a Payback of four years and an RBC of 1.58, demonstrating the economic and financial viability of the project. The analysis of critical points indicated that prices and minimum income necessary to cover costs is below estimates projected, showing a relevant operational safety margin. It is concluded that the implementation of the processing unit constitutes a financially viable and technically based, with high potential to boost the agricultural value chain local, increase the economic resilience of producers and contribute to the mitigation of post-harvest losses in rural Mozambican contexts.(Tradução nossa)