This app allows small farmers in Mauritius and Rodrigues to register online with the SFWF and after successful registration avail for the respective schemes and programmes they are entitled to. Farmers can apply from anywhere anytime 24x7.Farmers can settle the registration and other fees and contributions through their favourite payment method. On top the physical Farmer’s Card and a secure digital e-Card is also submitted to the registered small farmers which can be used to authenticate them at banks and other financial and services providing institutions. Applicants are updated of all progress regarding their applications. The agricultural meteorology feature provides farmers a user-friendly and intuitive interface to display weather information and forecast for their respective zone. The AgriTech section provides a comprehensive list of public and private institutions and their products offered. An FAQ is also available to help small farmers with their queries.



Sample Farmer’s Card
The registered members of the Fund are issued with their respective Farmer’s Card which gives them access to Welfare Schemes implemented by the Fund:

1. WE enable farmers mitigating the impact of risks on their businesses and day to day activities through the following RISK MANAGEMENT TOOLS
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Welfare Schemes
Benefits provided to farmers
1

Agricultural Calamities Solidarity Scheme (ACASS)

Financial support on crop/animal losses, to assist farmers restarting their activities promptly and enhance their sustainability.

2

Accident Insurance Scheme (AIS)

Financial support including redundancy allowance, disability compensation and re-imbursement of medical expenses, etc in case of accident.

3

Farmers’ Pension Scheme (FPS)

Pension benefits including retirement pensions and/or lump sums, widow’s pension, etc.

4

Funeral Scheme

Financial support in case of the demise of a family member

5

Action Plan Against Agricultural Thefts

To assist farmers in cracking down thefts of agricultural produce through preventive measures to protect their fields, as well as, ensure their own security.