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

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Communiqué

FERTILIZER SUBSIDY PROGRAMME (FSP)

The SFWF is inviting potential service providers (importers /local manufacturers) of Agro Inputs for the supply of imported and/or locally produced Agro Inputs (chemical and bio fertilizers including the Jeevamrutham and compost) under the Fertilizer Subsidy Programme being operated by the Fund for small planters which includes:
(i) The Fertilizer Subsidy Scheme
(ii) The Bio Farming Support Scheme and
(iii) The Locally Produced Fertilizer Subsidy Scheme (LPFS)

[Ref: SFWF/Agro Inputs/01/25]

Closing Date: Monday 10 November 2025 up to 3.00 p.m.

 

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>> Exercise for the Selection of Suppliers

SUBSIDY ON AGRICULTURAL LAND MECHANISATION  SCHEME (SAMS)

The SFWF is inviting local potential Service Providers/contractors to register themselves with the Fund to provide different operations w.r.t land mechanization services to small foodcrop planters registered with the SFWF around Mauritius.

Closing Date: Tuesday 18 November 2025 up to 3.00 p.m.

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>>Registration of Potential Suppliers

>> Downloadable form

EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVER AWARD SCHEME (EAAS)

Application is now open for the 8th Edition of EAAS for children of duly registered small farmers who have succeeded in their exams for PSAC/ NCE / SC / HSC  

Closing Date: 31 October 2025

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>> Downloadable forms

FERTILIZER SUBSIDY SCHEME (FSS) 2025

Application is now open for the Fertilizer Subsidy Scheme (FSS), Locally Produced Fertilizer Scheme (LPFS) and Bio Farming Subsidy Scheme (BFSS). 

>> View Communiqué

>> Online application 

New Schemes

Breeders Support Scheme (BSS)

The BSS comprises of the following eight schemes>> View Details

Locally Produced Fertilizer subsidy Scheme

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List of jobseekers interested in the agricultural sector

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Livestock Feed Promotion Scheme

Refund under the Livestock Feed Promotion Scheme

Météo Agricole

News & Events

University of Mauritius
Tech Driven Week 2023

Collaboration between the Small Farmers Welfare Fund and the University of Mauritius

Remembrance Forest
Beemanique, Cluny, Mauritius
                        08 May 2024
REGISTRATION OF FARMERS FOR THE  PERIOD APRIL 2025 – APRIL 2026 

Application for registration of farmers for the period April 2025-April 2026 has started. 

>> View Communiqué

>> Download Application Form    

>> Online application (for old planters without MauPas account)

News & Events

World Food Day
16-18 October 2025 

The World Food Day event was launched by the Honourable Dr. A. Boollel, Minister of Agro Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries, in the presence of other eminent personalities and stakeholders, on 16th Oct 2025 at Reduit.

Breeders Support Scheme (BSS)

The BSS, comprising of 8 schemes, was launched by the Honourable Dr. A. Boollel, Minister of Agro Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries, in the presence of other eminent personalities and stakeholders, on 6th February 2025 at the MCIA Hall, St Pierre.

     World Food Day 2024

Workshop on 3D Printing for farmers’ children at the Rajiv Gandhi Science Centre, Belle Village. 

         06 and 07 August 2024

REGISTRATION OF FARMERS & FARMER'S CARD

 

Your gateway to a world of facilities for The Agri-Business Sector
Some Major Facilities Offered to Registered Farmers
  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

DETAILS ON REGISTRATION OF FARMERS FOR ROLL 2023-2024: [ Planter | Breeder ]

WELFARE PROGRAMMES

Les 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

                                                                                        Extension of SFWF services to farmers
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