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Sugar was introduced during the period of Dutch Mauritius (1638–1710) mostly to make Arak and slaves were imported to work on sugar cane and other crops. After about 1735, during the period of French Mauritius (1715–1810), under the French East India Company , the industry developed considerably.
A sugarcane plantation in Mauritius. Agriculture is a major industry in Mauritius. Historically, sugarcane cultivation has been the main agricultural activity in Mauritius. [1] In 2001 it accounted for close to 70% of the nation's cultivated land which was approximately 36% of the country's total land area. [2]
Sugar mills of Mauritius 1948 A list of Mauritius sugar mills showing those that have disappeared and those still in existence in 1948 (in bold) and being updated for 2017 is detailed below. It is derived from ANNEXE IV of Pierre de Sornay's 1952 Book, "Isle de France, Ile Maurice" de Sornay, Pierre (1952). Isle de France, Ile Maurice. La Caroline, Port Louis Village, Port Louis Beau Plan ...
Mauritius's local sugar plantations, economically devastated by the emancipation of the slaves, were given a new lifeline with the establishment of the Immigration Depot. The high number of indentured labourers passing through the facility, to be transported to the various territories of the British Empire, proved to be an endless supply stream ...
Sugarcane plantation, Mauritius Sugarcane plantation in Bangladesh Planting sugarcane in Puerto Rico Sugarcane fields. Sugarcane cultivation requires a tropical or subtropical climate, with a minimum of 60 cm (24 in) of annual moisture. It is one of the most efficient photosynthesizers in the plant kingdom.
Mauritian Creoles trace their origins to the plantation owners and slaves who were brought to work the sugar fields. When slavery was abolished on 1 February 1835, an attempt was made to secure a cheap source of adaptable labour for intensive sugar plantations in Mauritius.
Pages in category "Sugar industry of Mauritius" The following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. *
Henrietta consists of a population of different social levels. It currently has big shops but no supermarkets. A large part consists of sugar cane plantation. It has a bus station which gives access to route lines towards Port Louis, Vacoas Central, St Pierre, Ebene and Curepipe.
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