Small Farmers Welfare Fund
We promote the welfare of small farmers and their families
The Small Farmers Welfare Fund (SFWF) is a parastatal body established under the SFWF Act No. 12 of 2002 and working under the aegis of the Ministry of Agro Industry and Food Security to promote the economic and social welfare of small farmers and their families
Communiqué
Expression of Interest
Ref:SFWF/AgroInputs/01/24/EOI
Supply of Agro Inputs under the Fertilizer Subsidy Programme
- Fertiliser Subsidy Scheme (FSS)
- Online Application
Agricultural Mechanisation Support ProgrammeExpression of Interest
Ref: SFWF/Veterinary Services /01/ 23/ EOI
Subsidy on Private Veterinary Services Scheme
Budget 2024 – 2025
Tomorrow is ours
New Schemes
Bio Farming Support Scheme
Subsidy of up to 60% on purchase of bio-fertilizers and bio-pesticides
Locally Produced Fertilizer subsidy Scheme
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Ministry of Agro Industry & Food Security
Livestock Feed Promotion Scheme
Refund under the Livestock Feed Promotion Scheme
Road Mending Scheme
Météo Agricole
News & Events
University of Mauritius
Tech Driven Week 2023
Collaboration between the Small Farmers Welfare Fund and the University of Mauritius
Educational Achiever Award Scheme (EEAS) 2022
Award Giving Ceremony
at Splash N Fun Leisure Park, Belle Mare
07 December 2023
News & Events
National Milk Day 2024
National Milk Day, observed on November 26, pays tribute to Dr. Verghese Kurien, the father of India’s White Revolution. The dairy industry supports approximately 80 million smallholder farmers, making substantial contributions to rural livelihoods.
World Food Day 2024
Right to foods, for a better life and a better future. Leave no one behind.
Exhibition held at Reduit, Mauritius
17th to 19th October 2024
Workshop on 3D Printing for farmers’ children at the Rajiv Gandhi Science Centre, Belle Village.
06 and 07 August 2024
Remembrance Forest
Beemanique, Cluny, Mauritius
08 May 2024
REGISTRATION OF FARMERS & FARMER'S CARD
Your gateway to a world of facilities for The Agri-Business Sector
I. Smart Agri – Business Programme
- Subsidized tractor facilities dedicated for the foodcrop sector offered in collaboration with the AMU(MCIA)
- Up to Rs 3,000/arpent as subsidy under the SAMS on tractor services provided by private operators
- Grants
– Grant of Rs 10,000 on the purchase of Mechanical tea harvester
– Up to Rs 10,000 on the acquisition of the Bar Code System
- Fiscal Incentives
- VAT Refund on the purchase of agricultural equipment , rental of land, etc
- Duty Free on utility vehicles
- Preferential rates on Road Taxes
II. Farm Production Support Programme
- Subsidies of 50% to 100% under the Fertiliser Support Programme on the purchase of imported and locally produced fertilizers
- Subsidies of 60% on purchase of Bio inputs(fertilisers, pesticides,etc)
- Grant – Rs 7500/ head for calves having reached three months
- Grant – Rs 5000/head for first time lactating cows
- Access to loans at preferential rates at DBM and purchase of controlled seeds at AMB
- Farmers Excellence Award Scheme to recognize and reward farmers having excelled in their respective Agri- Business operations
III. Risk Management Programme
- Farmers Protection Scheme providing financial assistance on crop/animal losses caused by natural calamities or diseases respectively.
- Farmers Pension Scheme providing pension benefits to farmers for a secured retirement
- 24/7 Worldwide Accident Insurance Scheme providing financial support (redundancy allowance, reimbursement of medical expenses and indemnity for invalidity) to farmers sustaining injuries caused by accident.
- Winter Allowance providing income support to planters with regards to decrease of tea leaves production during the winter season
IV. Quality of Life Programme
- Free Medical Check Up offered regularly to farmers and families
- Educational Achiever Award to reward children of farmers who have excelled at the PSAC, National Certificate, SC and HSC Examinations
- Family Fun Days for farmers and their families
- Work Based placement for children of farmers
WELFARE PROGRAMMES
Risk Management Framework
Sustainable AgriBusiness & Environmental Stewardship
Enhancing Quality of LifeLes Assises de l'Agriculture 2023
Les Assises de l’Agriculture was held on 16th to 20th March Côte d’Or Sports Complex. A Salon de L’Agriculture was also organised simultaneously to showcase modern and sustainable facilities available for farmers.
The theme was : Pathways to a Sustainable Food System for a Healthier Tomorrow.
KIDS FARMING
AGRITECH
Initiating children to farming
Bringing technology to farmers
INFORMATION DESK / SERVICES / CARD PRINTING
