These fields are managed in liaison with the schools of agriculture. Furthermore, the schools of agriculture are fundamental to disseminate knowledge, technical skills and training in agriculture in the communities, farmers’ association, and for the different students who attend them. Besides carrying out work in the demonstration fields of the schools of agriculture, the students also do it in the farmers’ association, broadening their knowledge. The focus on the development of competencies has been growing, especially in the areas of production, transformation and commercialization. In this way, the aim is to boost rural development, agriculture in rural areas and the financial independence of farmers in the south of Sofala Province, transforming subsistence agriculture into profitable agriculture.

Each development center has technicians who monitor the agro-livestock production of the centers themselves, the farmers’ associations and the schools of agriculture (giving training to students in the practical component).