The importance to invest in research and development to respond to farmers’ needs was highlighted, on the 25th of March 2025, by the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries, Hon. Dr Arvin Boolell, G.O.S.K., at the seat of the Farmers in Agriculture, Livestock, Cooperative, Organic Network (FALCON) Association, in Terre Rouge. 🌐 Read more - https://lnkd.in/dzD3Rt_y The Hon. Minister was speaking at the laying of the foundation stone of the Beijing Vocational Training of Agriculture (BVCA)-Mauritius FALCON Association Overseas Technical Training Centre. Moreover, the Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity, Hon. Ashok Kumar Subron; the Vice President of the BVCA, Mr Gu Tiangang; the President of the Southern Africa Confederation of Agriculture Unions, Dr Sinare Y Sinare; the President of the FALCON Association, Mr Gunsham Seeboorun; and other personalities were also present at the event. The Training Centre is a joint collaboration of the BVCA and the FALCON Mauritius geared towards enhancing knowledge-sharing and technical expertise among local farmers. As part of this collaboration, the BVCA has provided a series of training sessions for Mauritian farmers in 2024. - Source : govmu.org The Economic Development Board (EDB) Mauritius plays a pivotal role in advancing the agro-industry through strategic initiatives aligned with national priorities for sustainability, food security, and economic diversification through key developments and strategies such as Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA). EDB Mauritius, working in close collaboration with the Ministry of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy & Fisheries, promotes sustainable investment in the agro-industry sector and facilitates project implementation with the aim to enhance food security. The importance of Climate Smart Agriculture is crucial in today’s changing climate dynamics, thereby contributing to reduce reliance on agrochemicals while enriching the soil and boosting yields. Controlled environment agriculture (e.g., hydroponics) is also favoured, with startups founded by young enthusiastic entrepreneurs leading the way. 🌐 Learn more on our website - https://lnkd.in/dcrzjKsc By promoting and encouraging investment in the sector through sustainable farming practice, adopting technology, import substitution as well as export focused strategies, the EDB invites investors to explore the opportunities in agro-industry.
