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Flowering in litchi is triggered by low temperatures and drought conditions which suppresses vegetative growth. Usually, abundance of water and nutrients during the months of April to May favour vegetative growth and reduce the chance of flowering in litchi trees. The abundance of soil moisture and fertilizers during the month of April to May encourage […]

Under the framework of the FoodSec Semence Regional Project (2021-2025), funded by the European Union under the 11th European Development Fund (EDF), a training programme on Apical Cutting Production was held from 4th to 6th May 2022 at FAREI, Réduit. The training was organised by the Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique (CIRAD) and

Theme: Climate Change and Consequences on Food Security in Africa In context of Africa Day Celebration, a Webinar Conference on “Climate Change and Consequences on Food Security in Africa” was held on 23rd of May 2022. 38 United Nations members comprising of 3 members from Africa (Mauritius, Comoro Islands, Seychelles) and 20 Non-United Nations Members

A l’initiative de l’ambassade de France, un programme d’échange a eu lieu entre le Lycée Agricole Emile Boyer de la Giroday de la Réunion et le Collège de la Confiance. En effet, durant la période 23 Avril 2022 au 30 Avril 2022, les élèves du Collège de la Confiance ont été initiés aux différentes techniques

Flag Raising Ceremony – Independence Day at FAREI In the context of the 54th anniversary of Independence and 30th anniversary of the Republic of Mauritius, a flag raising ceremony was held at the Farmers’ Training School of FAREI at Wooton, on the 11th March 2022 at 9 am. The Minister of Agro-industry and Food Security

Humanitarian Assistance Ceremony – Post MV Wakashio Oil Spill The wreckage of the bulk carrier vessel (MV Wakashio) on 25 July 2020 at Pointe D’Esny, led to oil spillage, causing damage to the diverse marine system. In the wake of this crisis, government initiated urgent actions to mitigate the impact of the oil spillage. Along

Mieux gérer vos cultures et votre élevage en période cyclonique L’agriculture subit des pertes énormes après le passage d’un cyclone. La plupart des dégâts causes sont hors de contrôle humain.  Cependant, il a été démontré que certaines précautions prises avant un cyclone et des mesures promptes après le passage d’un cyclone aident à limiter les

The potato research agenda of the FAREI gives priority to breeding programmes which are supplemented with introduction and evaluation of elite germplasm for selection of varieties potentially adapted to local conditions.

World Food Day 2021 Every year, the 16th of October marks the celebration of the World Food Day, which is the commemorative date of the creation of the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) in 1945. The mission statement of the FAO was to alleviate famine and hunger after the World War II, which

Launching of Mapou Agro Processing unit The demand for processed food products shows an increasing trend over the recent past years. Imports of such processed products shows a similar increase while local production of processed products is still below current demand. This implies that there is an opportunity to venture in the processing of food