Mozambique’s agricultural research institute, IIAM, is introducing new, certified rice varieties to enhance productivity and bolster farmers’ resilience to climate change, particularly in Zambézia and Sofala provinces. The Macassane variety is now available for 200 meticais per kilogram, primarily for seed production. Currently, average rice yields are around two tons per hectare; however, IIAM anticipates significant increases with the use of these improved seeds, proper irrigation, and agricultural mechanization. The initiative, funded by Agra, aims to establish production areas within irrigated perimeters to ensure a consistent supply of improved seeds for future planting seasons. Macassane was specifically developed to withstand erratic rainfall and drought conditions increasingly impacting Mozambican agriculture. This climate resilience is expected to stabilize production and reduce crop losses, contributing to national food security, according to both IIAM and local farmers.