AWARD FROM THE EUROPEAN UNION
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...
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PAPAYA VARIETY GOLDIE
Goldie is a high yielding dwarf papaya variety which has been selected for its desirable traits in terms of plant stature, fruit yield and quality. Trees start bearing fruits at...
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Training in Cocoa Post-Harvest Management, Processing, and Sensory Evaluation
Dr. Darin Sukha, from the Cocoa Research Centre at the University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago, conducted a training session on Cocoa Post-Harvest Management Techniques, Processing, and Sensory...
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Workshop on Macadamia Harvest and Post-Harvest Practices
A half-day workshop was held on 11 September 2024 at the FAREI Head Office, Réduit, to guide macadamia producers on best practices for harvesting and post-harvest processing, aimed at improving...
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Capacity Building for Sustainable Coconut Production and Processing in Mauritius
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....
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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
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...
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Signature Ceremony of Memorandum of Understanding between FAREI and PML
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between Food and Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (FAREI) and Polytechnics Mauritius Ltd (PML) on Wednesday the 19th July 2023 at the Head...
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Restitution Workshop – Bean Seeds in the Bean Value Chain in Mauritius
On 13th July 2023, FAREI organised a restitution workshop in connection to bean seeds in the bean value chain in Mauritius, at the Voilà Hotel in Bagatelle. Its aim was...
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Flag Raising Ceremony – Independence Day at FAREI
Flag Raising Ceremony – Independence Day at FAREI In the context of the 54th anniversary of Independence and 30th anniversary …
Humanitarian Assistance Ceremony – Post MV Wakashio Oil Spill
Humanitarian Assistance Ceremony – Post MV Wakashio Oil Spill The wreckage of the bulk carrier vessel (MV Wakashio) on 25 …
Gérer les cultures et l’élevage – Cyclone Batsirai
Mieux gérer vos cultures et votre élevage en période cyclonique L’agriculture subit des pertes énormes après le passage d’un cyclone. …
Cooking tomato variety TH N 988 suitable for cultivation in Hydroponic System
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
World Food Day 2021 Every year, the 16th of October marks the celebration of the World Food Day, which is …
Launching of Mapou Agro-Processing unit
Launching of Mapou Agro Processing unit The demand for processed food products shows an increasing trend over the recent past …