The potential to generate 65 GWh of electricity from cane straw is achievable, according to the Mauritius Sugarcane Industry Research Institute (MSIRI) and according to ecologists this would substitute at least 45,000 tonnes of coal.
Day: 18th December 2020
Mauritius records 19% drop in total exports (Jan. to Sept. 2020) because of the Covid-19
Mauritius’ main exports markets, namely the United Kingdom, France and other European countries have been severely impacted by the COVID-19 disease, with figures showing a decrease of 19% from January to September 2020.
Prime Minister encourages local production of food-crops
Prime Minister encourages local production of food-crops
The Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth has on Thursday urged the population to work for agricultural self-sufficiency by encouraging the local production of food-crops via backyard gardening and support sustainable agricultural development through various schemes that have been initiated by the government.
Speaking at a workshop on agricultural entrepreneurship, Mr Jugnauth underlined that Mauritius still remains vulnerable to the threat posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Hence, self-sufficiencyis a necessity to generate an increase in local production”, he added.