Análise da viabilidade financeira da produção consorciada de milho e feijão vulgar face à subida do preço do combustível no distrito de Moamba-Sábie: caso das associações de Gavaza e Godjua no período de 2021-2023

Abstract

This paper analyzes the financial viability of intercropping corn and common beans in light of rising fuel prices in the Moamba-Sábie district, specifically in the Gavaza and Godjua associations, from 2021 to 2023. The main objective of this study is to examine the effect of rising fuel prices on the production of corn intercropped with common beans, considering that the associations depend on fuel to operate their irrigation pumps, since irrigation is the most cost-intensive operation for crop production. According to the data obtained, production costs vary over the years, with the cost being 40,712 MZN/ha in 2021, 46,716 MZN/ha in 2022, and 44,784 MZN/ha in 2023. These values ​​show a 15% increase in costs from 2021 to 2022 due to rising fuel prices, and a 4% cost reduction from 2022 to 2023 due to adjustments in resource management. Regarding revenue, in 2021, 74,779 MZN/ha was obtained, in 2022, 73,475 MZN/ha, and in 2023, 85,809 MZN/ha were obtained. 2022 presented lower revenue compared to 2021, but in 2023, revenue exceeded both 2021 and 2022. A cash flow was developed to calculate the NPV financial indicators and perform a discounted cost-benefit analysis. The calculations of the financial indicators showed a positive NPV of 88,635 MZN and a benefit-to-cost ratio of 1.77%, demonstrating the financial viability of producing corn intercropped with common beans. This shows that, despite the challenges posed by increased operating costs, the production of these crops proved viable for farmers in the Gavasa and Godjua associations(TRADUÇÃO NOSSA)