Agrippa is a short-day hybrid yellow onion variety with high bulb yield and very good storage potential. It exhibits uniform fall over of leaves at maturity and produces globular, uniform and firm bulbs. It is suitable for transplanting, direct sowing and multi-seeded planting technique. The variety can be cultivated in all onion growing regions except coastal areas with sandy soil.
A demonstration on girdling on litchi trees was held at the Flacq Model Farm on the 21st May 2025. Fifteen litchi growers were present for the demonstration. The objectives of the training were to showcase effective methods to initiate flowering, with emphasis on girdling and tipping techniques. The training also aimed to enhance growers’ understanding
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Two demonstration sessions on bagging papaya flowers were held on the 17th April 2025 and on the 24th April 2025 at Reduit CRS. Twenty Extension Officers/Senior Extension Officers and Assistant Research Scientists and 11 growers attended the sessions, respectively. The objective of the demonstration was to showcase the proper technique for bagging papaya flowers, a
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The Food and Agricultural Research and Extension Institute obtained an award from the European Union on Friday 09 May. The award was presented by His Excellency Mr. Oskar Benedikt the Ambassador of the European Union to the Republic of Mauritius in the presence of the President and the Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius.
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Legends – Market: FL – Flacq, PL – P-Louis, VC – Vacaos; Food Crops: (C) – Cari, (L) – Long, (S) – Small, (IV) – Imported Varieties * as at 10 Jun 2024
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Legends – Market: FL – Flacq, PL – P-Louis, VC – Vacaos; Food Crops: (C) – Cari, (L) – Long, (S) – Small, (IV) – Imported Varieties * as at 10 Jun 2024
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Legends – Market: FL – Flacq, PL – P-Louis, VC – Vacaos; Food Crops: (C) – Cari, (L) – Long, (S) – Small, (IV) – Imported Varieties * as at 10 Jun 2024
Monthly Retail Prices: Average Lowest Prices of Ungraded Food Crops – Jan to Jun 2024 Read More »
Legends – Market: FL – Flacq, PL – P-Louis, VC – Vacaos; Food Crops: (C) – Cari, (L) – Long, (S) – Small, (IV) – Imported Varieties * as at 10 Jun 2024
Legends – Market: FL – Flacq, PL – P-Louis, VC – Vacaos; Food Crops: (C) – Cari, (L) – Long, (S) – Small, (IV) – Imported Varieties * as at 10 Jun 2024
Legends – Market: FL – Flacq, PL – P-Louis, VC – Vacaos; Food Crops: (C) – Cari, (L) – Long, (S) – Small, (IV) – Imported Varieties * as at 10 Jun 2024
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