Mauritius Chamber of Agriculture

Founded in 1853, Mauritius Chamber of Agriculture, a non-profit private association, is the oldest institution of the private sector and regroups agricultural farmers as well as other stakeholders of the sugar sector, other agricultural cultivations and other general agricultural related activities.

Origin

On November 16, 1853, three hundred agricultural representatives in Mauritius founded what became the Mauritius Chamber of Agriculture in 1893. The Society's first President was Sir Gabriel Fropier. Its goal was to promote agricultural welfare and progress, crucial for the sugar sector.

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Years of Existence

Mission and Objectives

The Chamber connects Mauritius's sugar industry with international institutions to broaden its activities and enhance global and regional promotion.

Membership, administration and representation

Individuals or entities owning factories or land producing sugar, sugar cane, tea, or tobacco can become members by right. Others with an interest in sugar or related agricultural industries can seek elected membership.

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Mauritius Chamber of Agriculture