Water is becoming increasingly scarce as a result of climate change. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is sounding the alarm. Le Vélo Vert joins the movement by raising awareness of agroecology and better water management.
Celebrated on October 16, World Food Day has chosen water management as its theme this year. Le Vélo Vert (LVV), whose activities are closely linked to the chosen theme, intends to raise awareness among Mauritians of agroecological methods and practices to promote food security and better water management.
Bruno Dubarry, president of the LVV, explains: “Good water management is important because it’s a natural resource that’s becoming increasingly scarce. What’s more, we don’t always have the right facilities to capture and retain this water. This is where agro-ecology, in the planning of agricultural plots, has a duty to anticipate this kind of phenomenon, to ensure that the large influx of rainwater does not drain away immediately, but remains as much as possible in the cultivated soil or in its vicinity”.
With this in mind, LVV launched its Academy at the beginning of the year. The “Agroecology and agripreneurs: pathways and practices” training course aims to help farmers, businesses and individuals master agroecology practices.
