Análise da viabilidade financeira da produção de mel nas machambas no distrito de Cheringoma-Sofala

Abstract

Beekeeping in Mozambique is an activity of significant importance for the populations of rural communities. Honey is a nutrient rich food and can therefore be included in a balanced and healthy diet, contributing to food security. Its production supports the selfsufficiency of local communities and is fundamental for the preservation of forests and biodiversity. However, the production is weak due to rudimentary practices, which result in low-quality product that do not have access to formal markets. It is essential to have solid knowledge about the entire value chain. Therefore, the present study aimed to analyze the financial viability of a honey production project in the Cheringoma District. The Cost and revenue data were used to formulate the cash-flow, from which the financial viability indicators were determined: NPV, IRR, BCR and PBD. The results showed that the NPV (702 067,28 MZN) is positive, the IRR (22%) is greater than the discount rate (10%), the BCR (1.1) is greater than 1, and the PBD (3,33) is less than the project's useful life (5 years). A sensitivity analysis was also conducted, considering two scenario s: The increase of the discount rate to 12%, and a reduction of the productivity to 40KG per hive. in the first and second scenarios the project prove to be unviable. In summary, the study concluded that the decision to invest in honey production in the Cheringoma District is financially viable, however it is not very attractive, as a slight change in the parameters can render de project unviable.