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Capacity Building for Sustainable Coconut Production and Processing in Mauritius

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In view of strengthening and capacity building in coconut production and processing, the Food and Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (FAREI) solicited the expertise of an international consultant, Dr V. Krishnakumar, former Head of ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Regional Station Kerala, India. Dr. V. Krishnakumar has thirty-seven years of experience in research, including eighteen […]

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Building Capacity – Optimal Post-Harvest and Processing Practices for the production of Quality Cocoa beans and Fine Flavoured Cocoa derived products in Mauritius

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Site visit at FAREI in the context of implementation of the project “Building capacity to determine optimal post-harvest and processing practices for the production of quality cocoa beans and fine flavoured cocoa derived products in Mauritius” partly funded under the Innovation Boost Grant of the Mauritius Research Council. Under the Innovation Boost Grant (Green and

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Post of (I) OFFICE ATTENDANT/CARETAKER (II) LABORATORY ATTENDANT (III) IRRIGATION/PUMP OPERATOR (Roster)

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Closing Date 27 June 2024 FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND EXTENSION INSTITUTE Notification of Vacancy Post of:  (I)  OFFICE ATTENDANT/CARETAKER (II) LABORATORY ATTENDANT (III) IRRIGATION/PUMP OPERATOR (Roster) Applications are invited from qualified candidates who wish to be considered for appointment at the Food and Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (FAREI) for the undermentioned posts:(I)   OFFICE ATTENDANT/CARETAKER(II)  LABORATORY

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Calf Purchase Scheme

Livestock Schemes /

Purpose To enable breeders to purchase calves breeding and rearing. Grant Amount Grant of Rs 15,000 for purchase of local calf less than 1 year for a maximum of 10 heads within a maximum of three applications. Eligibility Criteria Holder of a valid Small Farmers Welfare Fund Card Operating in the agro-industrial sector for at

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Pig Breeding

Livestock Schemes /

Purpose Enabling breeders to purchase pigs of genetically improved breeds. Grant Amount A 50% cash grant, up to a maximum of Rs 22,500 per head, on the cost of the animal being acquired for breeding, up to a maximum of Rs 225,000. Eligibility Criteria Holder of a valid Small Farmers Welfare Fund Card Operating in

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Wholesale Prices: Average Most Frequent Prices of Ungraded Food Crops – Jan to Mar 2024

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Foodcrops Measure Market Jan Feb Mar* Avocado Unit NW 22.50 22.50 Beet Unit NW 28.33 31.25 Bittergourd ½ Kg NW 44.58 50.42 27.50 Brède Baton Blanc ½ Kg NW 30.00 45.42 22.50 Brède de Chine ½ Kg NW 48.13 40.00 12.50 Brède Malabar ½ Kg NW 30.00 21.00 12.50 Brède Songe ½ Kg NW 37.50

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