Sustainable Agriculture Initiatives in Mauritius
The Republic of Mauritius is implementing various sustainable agricultural practices to ensure food security and combat pests and diseases effectively. Initiatives include promoting organic agriculture, biological control of pests like the cypress aphid, and seeking support for addressing quarantine pests and diseases such as the tomato leaf miner and banana freckle disease. Capacity building for microbial identification and training in molecular identification of pests and diseases play crucial roles in early detection and effective management strategies.
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CABI African Member Country Consultation Mr V Punchoo Chief Agricultural Officer Agricultural Services Ministry of Agro Industry and Food Security Republic of Mauritius http://www.mauritius-islander.com/Pamplemousses_Garden_3.jpg
Mauritian Government Policy To ensure food security 50% of local agricultural produce organic by 2020 Use of environment friendly techniques for crop protection
Biological control of the cypress aphid, Cinara cupressivora In January 1999, the cypress aphid, Cinara cupressivora, was detected in Mauritius. A major pest of cypress Pauesia juniperorum introduced from KEFRI, Kenya Forestry Research Institute in 2001 with the support of CABI
Request for microbial identification Microbial identification of enterobacteria (including symbiotic ones) found in the gut of fruit flies Capacity building for the identification of viruses in honey bees
Quarantine pests The tomato leaf miner, Tuta absoluta is present in the African continent and it has now reached Comoros Island. This pest has not been recorded in Mauritius Support for the preparation of a preparedness action plan for the eradication of the tomato leaf miner (if it is introduced) is being requested.
Banana Freckle Disease The banana freckle disease has been detected in Mauritius. This devastating disease has severely affected banana production in Mauritius. The support of CABI is being requested to carry out a feasibility study for the eradication of this disease from Mauritius.
Training on molecular identification of pests and diseases Agricultural crops are damaged by pests and diseases. Crop losses can be minimized and specific treatments can be tailored to combat specific pathogens if plant diseases are correctly diagnosed and identified early. The traditional method of identifying plant pathogens is through visual examination. Identification is done after the pest has already caused severe damage to the crop. Capacity building in the field of molecular identification of plant pests and diseases would enable early identification. Appropriate control measure is applied at an early stage of pest status. Pest damage is minimised.
Introduction of biological agents Support is requested for the introduction of biological agents for the control of white flies (Bemisia tabaci) and the hopper attacking okra.
Access to scientific papers and other scientific publications Free access to scientific papers and other scientific publications is desirable. This will help us to boost our knowledge Better implement and monitor projects (biological control of pests, combating invasive species, ..)
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