Consultative meeting addresses impact of Middle East Crisis on agricultural sector

In the context of the ongoing Middle East Crisis, a consultative meeting aiming to come up with short-term relief measures and medium-term resilience strategies to support the farmer’s community, was held, yesterday, at the Mauritius Cane Industry Authority (MCIA) Hall in Saint Pierre.

The meeting, organised by the Small Farmers Welfare Fund (SFWF), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries, brought together key stakeholders from the MCIA, Food and Agricultural Research and Extension Institute, Agricultural Marketing Board, Irrigation Authority, Development Bank of Mauritius and Landscope Mauritius, amongst others.

Discussions centred on the anticipated impacts of the Middle East crisis on Mauritius’ agricultural sector. Key concerns that were raised include uncertainties surrounding petrol and gas supplies, rising energy costs, the availability and increasing prices of fertilizers and livestock feed, as well as upward pressures on global food prices. These challenges are particularly significant given that Mauritius imports approximately 75% of its food, energy, and agricultural inputs.

The meeting served as a platform to reaffirm Government’s commitment to supporting farmers in the face of global uncertainties and strengthening the resilience and sustainability of the agricultural sector by navigating potential challenges.

03 April 2026

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