Number of Clients: 50

Size of Land: 25 hectares

Irrigation Scheme: Flood

Main Crops: Tomatoes

The Association Samora Machel began in Tomanine in the District of Guija on the 25th of July 2001, nearby the Limpopo River.  This idea was of the association arose when a number of residents in the location of Lhuvucane, came together because of the suffering emitted by the droughts and floods in the area. The association began with 25 meters in production on a half hectare plot of land. Drought resistant crops such as sweet potato and cassava were the association’s main choice of crop.
AfricaWorks has a strong presence in the Gaza Province, particularly in the Guija District. Association Samora Machel became acquainted with AfricaWorks after having met with the president of Association Agricola Nhatine Mr. José Chambal who invited the president of Samora Machel to visit their field in Nhatine. Mr. Jose Chambal suggested Association Samora Machel write an application letter to the AfricaWorks Agribusiness sector requesting a partnership and assistance in agrarian inputs, an irrigation scheme and the marketing of products after harvesting. AfricaWorks reviewed the application and soon after met with Association Samora Machel. Thereafter field assessments were conducted and agreements put in place in order to begin implementation.