Mango, one of the most popular tropical fruits in Mauritius. Both Mauritians and tourists adore enjoying the mango. While the summer season is two months away, the mango trees are already in bloom. Many fruit and vegetable sellers have already started selling small mangoes. However, Prem Rughooputh, owner of a “verger” in Palma village, stated that the peak of mango season is …
The Gopaul family started their integrated aquaculture project at Arsenal in 2018. In order to make a positive contribution to the circular economy. 3 years later this initiative is bearing its fruit …
Fruit protection is a must for farmers. The Ministry of Agro-industry has launched a financial assistance plan for them. The aid plan for the purchase of protection nets for the 2021/22 season was valid from September 27 to October 8, 2021. Under this plan, beneficiaries will obtain a grant of 75% …
Potatoes, onions, and garlic are versatile staple ingredients in many dishes. Therefore, growing this tasty trio of plants will benefit any vegetable garden. Registration of seeds for 2022 season is now open. The farmers can buy potatoes, onions, and garlic with the Agricultural Marketing Board before …
The project of providing a harvester to small cane farmers is now a reality. Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth announced this in the 2019/2020 budget. This harvester will cost 15 million rupees to produce in India. This will help 8,000 farmers who are grouped together in cooperatives …
In some areas, the price of ladyfinger, known as “Lalo” in Creole, has risen to between Rs 100 and Rs 150 per half a kilo, and it is the same for big green chilies which are known as “gros Pima vert”. The availability of these vegetables is in decline in the market. These kinds of veggies grow well during the summer of heat but …
Protection of fruit trees is a must since we are in the fruit season and the Ministry of Agriculture has launched a financial support plan. Its aim is to help individuals with the purchase of protective nets for fruit trees. The protective nets will protect the fruits against the attacks of birds and bats …
The Annual Agri Festival Mauritius, a virtual conference that will be held in November, will bring together Mauritian and foreign farmers. It will take place on November 11 and 12, 2021. Agri Festival is a place where our innovative local and foreign farmers can get together. They share and learn the various ways to improve the farming system. The main focus of this event is to work towards …
Sugarcane is the major crop. In 2001, 5.8 million tons of cane were produced. Sugarcane occupies 36% of Mauritius’ total land area and 70% of its cultivated land. It is an estate economy, with 21 large estates accounting for over half of the land cultivated. The 32,000 small operations account for 25% of the land cultivated and are grouped into cooperatives …
Intensive subsistence farming is the growing of crops and rearing of animals on small scale for subsistence purpose for example growing cereal crops like cassava and beans for domestic consumption. it is mostly practised in less developed countries like Zambia and some parts of Asia …
