Samenvatting

Tomato is one of the main crops amongst horticultural crops in Mozambique. This sub-sector plays a vital role in the country’s economy as a source for job creation and income generation, for more than 90% of small farmers. Tomato is also an important crop for food security as one of the most consumed products by Mozambican’s households. Despite the role of the tomato chain in Mozambique, the relationship amongst the actors’ is still fragmented, with few long-term commercial relations. Mozambican large buyers continue facing challenges to establish a regular supply agreement with small farmers. This study, therefore, was carried to identify possible strategies by which a firm can create a sustainable relationship with smallholder farmers, the case study of Bindzu lda and smallholder tomato farmers from Moamba District.