Farmers target to harvest 24,000 tonnes of potatoes

The Mauritius Agricultural Marketing Cooperative Federation (MAMCF) has set a target of achieving self-sufficiency in potatoes and produce 24,000 tonnes this year. This was stated by MAMCF president Krit Beeharry. The Ministry of Agro-Industry and Food Security also aims to achieve self-sufficiency in onion and garlic. Beeharry said that there will be early harvesting if [...]

15 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily