Ministry of Agro-Industry and Food Security (MAIFS)

The Ministry of Agro‑Industry and Food Security (MAIFS) is a Government ministry in Mauritius responsible for developing and implementing national policies to strengthen agriculture, ensure food security, promote sustainable agro‑industry growth, and support rural farming communities. It works across areas such as crop and livestock production, food safety, forestry, and agricultural research, while coordinating with parastatal bodies and research institutes to improve productivity, reduce import dependency, and enhance food self‑sufficiency. Agriculture in Mauritius, historically dominated by sugarcane, also includes food crops, livestock and forestry under the Ministry’s remit.