Farming context: Mauritius
Mauritius's main rainy season runs January to December, with a dry season from May to October โ timing plantings and water budgets around these windows matters more than any single input price.
| Agriculture share of GDP | ~3% |
| Arable land | 85,000 ha |
| Irrigated share | ~20% |
| Main rainy season | January to December |
| Main food crops | potato, tomato, onion, banana |
| Main export crops | sugar cane |
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Growing regions at a glance
| Region | Annual rainfall | Major crops |
| Northern / Coastal Plains | 1500 mm | sugar cane, potato, tomato, onion |
| Central Plateau | 2500 mm | tea, banana, vegetables |
Country context from the AfroTools agriculture dataset โ planning reference, not agronomic advice. Confirm with local extension services.