Reaching Mauritian Farmers Through CATI

Mauritius has a distinctive agricultural sector shaped by its long-established sugarcane industry, limited agricultural land, and growing efforts to strengthen local food production. Beyond sugarcane, farmers produce vegetables, fruits, livestock, and other food crops, while the country continues to invest in agricultural diversification, food security, climate resilience, and modern farming practices. For organizations implementing agricultural programs in Mauritius, reliable information from farmers and producers is essential for monitoring and evaluation (M&E), baseline studies, impact assessments, and agricultural research.

This is where Computer-Assisted Telephone Interviewing (CATI) comes in. Telephone surveys provide an efficient way to collect agricultural data across Mauritius without relying entirely on repeated face-to-face fieldwork. At CATI Africa, we conduct structured telephone interviews with farmers, agricultural producers, and rural households, helping organizations gather timely insights while reducing fieldwork demands. Our CATI services support agricultural research, farmer surveys, program monitoring, and evaluation across Mauritius's changing agricultural landscape.

Supporting Agricultural Research, Monitoring and Evaluation

For agricultural M&E and baseline studies, our CATI services help organizations to:

• Monitor agricultural program outcomes
• Capture timely farmer feedback
• Reduce fieldwork requirements
• Strengthen data-driven planning

Mauritius's limited agricultural land and exposure to cyclones, drought, and changing weather conditions make it important to understand how producers are adapting. Our CATI approach enables organizations to maintain regular contact with respondents, track changes over time, and collect consistent data throughout agricultural programs.

Across Mauritius, organizations can use our CATI services for:

• Sugarcane sector assessments
• Food crop and horticulture surveys
• Farmer livelihood assessments
• Climate resilience and adaptation studies

At CATI Africa, we combine trained interviewers, structured CATI systems, and rigorous quality controls to turn farmer feedback into reliable evidence for agricultural planning, program evaluation, and stronger food security decisions in Mauritius.