Agriculture and Agri-Food

Agricultural sector in Mayotte : A fertile territory for your investments

Exceptional agricultural potential

Located in the heart of the Indian Ocean, Mayotte enjoys a favorable tropical climate and fertile soils, ideal for the development of diversified, sustainable agriculture. The territory has 4,315 farms covering almost 6,000 hectares, representing 65 % of the agricultural population and 80 % of cultivated land (source: Recensement Agricole 2020, AGRESTE).

The dominant agricultural model is the mahorais garden (90 % of the UAA), a form of mixed farming integrated with an agroforestry plant cover. A variety of products are grown: bananas, manioc, pineapples, mangoes, coconuts, breadfruit, turmeric, jackfruit, etc.

80 % of farms are micro-farms averaging 1.4 ha.

A developing livestock sector

Nearly 30 % of farmers raise livestock, mainly cattle (69 % of farmers, 73 % of livestock), followed by sheep/goats and poultry. Mauritian agriculture is showing stable to moderate growth (+0 to +5 %), offering real potential for structuring and modernization.

Agricultural issues and processing dynamics

Territory objectives

Since 2014, Mayotte has benefited from FEADER, which strengthens the capacities of the agricultural sector. This support is part of a structuring drive, particularly in the market garden, poultry, dairy and vegetable sectors.

Structural plans and financing

Food Sovereignty Plan

Three strategic priorities have been identified:

Setting up new producers
Adapting to climate change (green energies, sustainable practices)
Securing agricultural land with the Local Committee for Agricultural Transformation (CLTA)

These objectives are set out in the Plan Régional de l'Alimentation Durable 2023-2029.

Available funding

✅ FEADER (European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development)

For 2023-2027, the EAFRD can cover up to 85 % of eligible expenditure in Mayotte.
Priority areas :

Productive agricultural investments (infrastructure, equipment)
Agri-environmental and climate measures
LEADER program (innovative local development projects)

✅ POSEI (Programme d'Options Spécifiques à l'Éloignement et à l'Insularité - Programme of Options Specific to Remoteness and Insularity)

Supported by ODEADOM and DAAF, POSEI is divided into :

RSA compensation for the cost of importing essential agricultural products
MPAL direct support for local production to offset additional costs

✅ Support from the Conseil Départemental de Mayotte

Specific assistance is available for structuring projects.

Food industry : towards ambitious local processing

Mayotte's food industry combines major international brands (e.g. Coca-Cola Beverages) and dynamic local players, grouped together within the Association Interprofessionnelle de Mayotte (AIM).

Created in 2022, AIM structures the plant, animal and processing industries around common projects. It works to :

An environment conducive to economic development
Sustainable, competitive agriculture that respects people
The creation of a territorial brand and an RUP logo to promote products from the island of Mauritania.

Key AIM members

Structuring projects in progress

Creation of a new animal feed plant in Longoni
Local hatcheries to reduce egg imports
Expansion of production units in the poultry sector
Farm modernization (poultry, market gardening, mixed farming)
Development of cross-industry links (e.g. milk + vanilla)

Investing in Mayotte means

Access to a growth market
Increased public and European support
Contributing to the island's food sovereignty
Integrating an ecological transition dynamic
Developing profitable, locally-based agricultural projects