Paula Pimentel is involved in livestock technology transfer, and especially enjoys the field research as it brings her into direct contact with farmers. She is also a part-time lecturer at Eduardo Mondlane University, teaching ruminant husbandry to undergraduate students. Most Mozambican farmers are very poor, and they lack the technical support to help improve their livestock. “Livestock-management practices are very traditional, and productivity is low,” she says. Pimentel wants to help improve farmers’ knowledge, while recognizing their current resources and environment. “In this way, we may come out with some improved practices—that’s really my aim,” she says. “We have to make it clear that we are not bringing bags of money. I explain who I am, what power I have, and what they can and cannot expect from me.”