During the period of fasting observed by the Hindus, there is a higher demand for vegetables, causing the cost of certain vegetables to rise. Jackfruit is a fruit and Mauritians adore it. The demand for this fruit has increased …
Use of Pesticides Act – Legal Supplement to the Government Gazette of Mauritius No. 64 of 19 July 2018 An…
The Plant Protection Act – Act No. 10 of 2016 An Act to make provisions for the prevention, control and…
The Dangerous Chemicals Control Act – Special Legal Supplement to the Government Gazette of Mauritius No. 67 of 10 July…
Since the first confinement, Mauritians have been showing more interest in the topic of food self-sufficiency. Therefore, the University of Mauritius is participating in this initiative. For the beginning of the academic year, in November 2021, the Faculty of Agriculture is offering a new course, namely Bsc Crop Technology …
Seeds Act – Act 10 of 2013 An Act to regulate the cultivation, production, trade, importation and exportation of seed,…
Food and Agricultural Research and Extension Institute Act – Government Gazette of Mauritius No. 97 of 31 October 2013 An…
Chemical Fertilizers Control Act An Act to provide for licenses for the sale of chemical fertilizers. Its aim is also…
Mauritius Agricultural Marketing Act An Act to provide for the establishment of the Agricultural Marketing Board as a body to…
Due to the heavy rainfall and lack of sunlight, the sugar harvest and sugar production could be less than 270,000 tonnes. The Mauritius Chamber of Agriculture issued a press release on 27th of September 2021. It indicated that the amount of rainfall recorded in August was 172% of the annual rainfall; which is above average …