Minister Boolell encourages youth participation in agricultural ventures

The National Launch of World Food Forum (WFF) Mauritius, aiming to strengthen youth engagement in agrifood systems, was held on 09 May 2026, in the presence of the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries, Dr Arvin Boolell, at the Holiday Inn Mauritius Mon Trésor.

The event, an initiative of the Grand River South East Youth Circle, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), brought together representatives of Ministries, international organisations, youth leaders and key stakeholders.

Minister Boolell highlighted the importance of research and development in the agricultural sector to enhance the value of local products. He stressed the urgent need to boost local production in order to strengthen food security and reduce dependence on imports in the context of the ongoing Middle East crisis.

He also encouraged more young people to engage in agricultural entrepreneurship and called for increased investment in quality research, innovation, and technology to support the sustainable development of the sector

As part of the forum, a group of youngsters of the GRSEYC will undertake a range of agricultural projects for a period of six months with the technical support of the United Nations and the FAO.

It is recalled that the WFF is a global platform established under the auspices of the FAO. It serves as an inclusive mechanism to mobilise youth as strategic partners in the transformation of agrifood systems. In alignment with this global framework, the establishment of the WFF Mauritius National Youth Chapter seeks to institutionalise youth engagement in agrifood systems governance, innovation and policy dialogue at national level.

13 May 2026

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