F.A.L.C.O.N Association
Farmers in Agriculture, Livestock, Cooperative, Organic Network.
Country/Territory | Mauritius |
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Abbreviation | Falcon Association |
Organization Type | Foundation |
Website | www.falconassociation.org |
Phone | +230 5789 2282 |
Contact |
Gunsham Seeborun (Founder & President) |
Description | Falcon Association is committed to promoting organic farming and empowering local farmers in Mauritius. Falcon Association operates an organic market and a Bio-Organic Cooperative Society Ltd., supporting sustainable agriculture. It produces and markets natural soil enhancers, including Jeevamritam (an organic fertilizer) and herbal insecticides under the "Zero Budget Natural Farming" brand. Falcon Association provides organic farming training to impoverished families, improving their livelihoods and promoting eco-friendly practices. The association collaborates with stakeholders like Women's Associations, the Small Farmers Welfare Fund, and the University of Mauritius to promote Organic Family Farming, following the Falcon Association president's participation in the UN Decade for Family Farming (2019-2029) launch at FAO in 2019. In 2023, Falcon Association launched the Participatory Guarantee System (PGS), a community-based certification program for organic produce, which is gaining success. Falcon Association also signed an MOU with Beijing Agriculture Vocational Science and Technology for exchange programs in organic agriculture. Furthermore, in June 2024, the Falcon Association president was elected as the representative of the African Constituency on the Board of Directors of the World Farmers' Organization (WFO), a testament to Falcon Association leadership and commitment to promoting farmers' interests at the international level. Through these initiatives, Falcon Association continues to lead the way toward a sustainable, organic future in Mauritius. |