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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 […]

La Journée mondiale des légumineuses a été célébrée le 10 février par le Ministère de l’Agro-industrie et de la Sécurité alimentaire en collaboration avec le FAREI sur l’esplanade du Renganaden Seeneevassen Building à Port Louis. Le FAREI a profité de cette occasion pour présenter ses travaux en lien avec ces plantes et a notamment lancé

Litchi tree management immediately after the fruit harvest is important as it will determine its productivity in the following year.Timely tree pruning and fertiliser application are two essential cultural practices in ensuring flowering and fruiting in litchi trees for the next season. Pruning after harvest Fruit harvesting itself is a form of pruning since the

Launching of potato harvest 2022 at La Laura, St Pierre by the Vice-Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Tertiary Education, Science and Technology, Honourable Leela Devi Dookhun-Luchoomun and the Attorney General and Minister of Agro-Industry and Food Security, Honourable Maneesh Gobin on Tuesday 09th August 2022 Potato being a strategic crop, our annual consumption turns

Visit of Attorney General and Minister of Agro-Industry and Food Security, Honourable Maneesh Gobin to garlic planters at Crève Coeur on Wednesday 03rd August 2022 Garlic is a high-value condiment with an annual consumption of 2000 tonnes equivalent to a financial turnover of 200 million rupees. Our annual local production amounts only to 50 tonnes

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