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Expression of Interest – Seed Production under the Quality Declared Seed Production Programme (Cucumber and Squash)

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Ministry of Agro-Industry and Food Security  COMMUNIQUE Expression of Interest – Seed Production under the Quality Declared Seed Production Programme (Cucumber and Squash) The Ministry of Agro-Industry and Food Security invites applications from planters interested to embark on the production of seeds of cucumber and squash commonly known as the Quality Declared Seed (QDS) Programme. […]

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Launching of National Campaign on Sustainable Production

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Management of Diamondback Moth (Plutella xylostella) The Food and Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (FAREI) has launched a National Campaign on Sustainable Crop Production at the Farmer Training School Wooton on 22nd June 2023. In this context a video clip and a booklet on Sustainable Management of Diamondback Moth in Cabbage Cultivation was launched. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQdU4mTmu4M

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Relocation of Horticulture Centre from Quatre Bornes to Barkly, Beau Bassin

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Ministry of Agro-Industry and Food Security  PRESS COMMUNIQUE Relocation of Horticulture Centre from Quatre Bornes to Barkly, Beau Bassin The Ministry of Agro-Industry and Food Security informs the public that the Horticulture Centre, located at Corner Avenue Victoria and Avenue Celicourt Antelme, Quatre Bornes will be relocated to the Barkly Experiment Station, Beau Bassin, as

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Workshop on “Seed potato in the potato value chain in Mauritius”

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In the context of the FoodSec-Semence/SANOI regional project, the Food and Agricultural Research and Extension Institute organised a one-day validation workshop on “Seed Potato Value Chain in Mauritius” on 27 April 2023 at Hennessy Park Hotel, Ebene. The opening ceremony was graced by the presence of The Senior Chief Executive Officer, Mrs Mohinee Nathoo of

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Free Distribution of Seeds to Registered Planters

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Ministry of Agro-Industry and Food Security COMMUNIQUEFree Distribution of Seeds to Registered Planters The Ministry of Agro-Industry and Food Security informs the public that following the recent torrential rainfalls across the country, and in the aftermath of cyclone Freddy, the Ministry and the Food and Agricultural Research and Extension Institute will proceed with free distribution

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Press Communiqué following Cyclone Freddy

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MINISTÈRE DE L’AGRO-INDUSTRIE ET DE LA SECURITÉ ALIMENTAIRE Press Communiqué following Cyclone Freddy 1. The Ministry of Agro-Industry and Food Security informs farmers that following the torrential rainfall and adverse climatic conditions that prevailed during cyclone Freddy from 18th to 21st February 2023. field visits are presently being carried out by the Small Farmers Welfare

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