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World Food Day 2023

Le ministère de l’Agro-Industrie organise le 16 octobre 2023 cette journée mondiale dans le pays avec de nombreuses activités sous le thème “Water is life, Water is Food. Leave No One Behind”.

Cabinet has taken note of the activities being organised by the Ministry of Agro-Industry and Food Security in the context of World Food Day 2023 celebrated on 16 October every year to mark the foundation of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. The theme chosen for this year’s celebration is “Water is life, Water is Food. Leave No One Behind”.

To mark World Food Day, the second edition of the Agricultural Science Exchange Forum would be organised in collaboration with the Food and Agricultural Research and Extension Institute on 12 and 13 October 2023 at the Mauritius Cane Industry Authority, Réduit on the theme “Transforming Agrifood Systems through Research and Innovation for Resilience”. The Forum aims at providing a dynamic platform for researchers, practitioners and industry experts to engage in robust discussions, exchange innovative ideas and foster collaborations that will shape the future of agrifood systems. An Open Day at the Agricultural Services of the Ministry of Agro-Industry and Food Security would also be held to mark the 130 years of the creation of the Agricultural Services in Mauritius and to take cognisance of the services provided to support local production and ensure food security.

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