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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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.
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.
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
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).
New Schemes
Breeders Support Scheme (BSS)
The BSS comprises of the following eight schemes
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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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Road Mending Scheme
Budget 2024 – 2025
Tomorrow is ours
List of jobseekers interested in the agricultural sector
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Ministry of Agro Industry & Food Security
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.
>> 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
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
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