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Purchase of Agricultural/Processing Equipment (Crop)

Crop Schemes /

Purpose Encouraging farmers engaged in crop production activities as well as agro-entrepreneurs to acquire farm machinery/equipment for mechanisation of their production system and also venture in food processing or other value-addition activities. Grant Amount 50% grant up to a maximum of Rs 250,000 for the purchase of agricultural equipment Eligibility Criteria Holder of a valid […]

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Rainwater Harvesting

Crop Schemes /

Purpose To encourage crop and livestock farmers to collect and store rainwater for agricultural activities, hence reducing dependence on the use of potable water. Grant Amount 50% grant up to a maximum of Rs 50,000. Eligibility Criteria Holder of a valid Small Farmers Welfare Fund Card Operating in the agro-industrial sector for at least one

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Sheltered Farming

Crop Schemes /

Purpose Encouraging farmers to shift from traditional open field cultivation to sheltered farming system. This will enable farmers to mitigate effects of adverse climatic conditions; leverage production capacity and improve quality of farm produce. Grant Amount 50% grant up to a maximum of Rs 500,000 per structure for a maximum of two structures. Eligibility Criteria

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La transformation du fruit à pain

Crop, Crop Leaflet /

Le fruit à pain est apprécié pour son goût et sa valeur nutritive. Il est très riche en hydrate de carbone. Son poids varie de 1.0 à 2.0 kg mais peut atteindre jusqu’à 6.0 kg dépendant des variétés. Il est couramment consommé bouilli, cuit et peut être transformé en farine. La farine de fruit à pain peut partiellement se substituer à la farine de blé dans la préparation de plusieurs mets.

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Fertigation

Fact Sheets /

Fertigation refers to the application of nutrients to a crop through the system of irrigation. The most common fertigation system is the application of water soluble fertilisers near the roots of plants through drip irrigation. In Mauritius, this system is used in hydroponics, in nurseries, for cultivation under protected structures as well as in the open field. Fertigation allows for the precise and timely feeding of a crop with the correct amount of major and minor nutrients which are required for a healthy and productive growth.

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Russet

Recommendation Sheet /

Russet – A Short Day Hybrid Onion Variety
Russet is a dark red onion variety with very high yield potential and suitable for fresh market. The plants have a uniform fall over of leaves at maturity. The bulbs are globular, uniform, and firm. The yield is comparable to the currently recommended hybrid varieties that are cultivated locally.

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Registration of Suppliers/Contractors on the Government e-Procurement System (e-PS)

Communique /

Food and Agricultural Research and Extension Institute COMMUNIQUE Registration of Suppliers/Contractors on the Government e-Procurement System(e-PS) The Food and Agricultural Research and Extension Institute hereby informs its registered and also potential suppliers/contractors/service providers that the e-Procurement System has become mandatory for public sector bodies as announced in the Budget Speech 2020/2021 of the Government of

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