Training Session on the Cultivation of Gooseberry and Raspberry for Extension Officers
A half-day training was held on 18 March 2025 at Wooton CRS on the cultivation of two new fruit species, namely Cape gooseberry (also known as Physalis) and Red raspberry....
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Salon de l’Alimentation et du Bien Être
The Food and Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (FAREI) participated in the “Salon de l’ Alimentation et du Bien-Etre” organized by Events Plus, held at the SVICC, Pailles from Friday...
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Demonstration on Flower Induction Techniques – Litchi
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...
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Demonstration on bagging of papaya flowers for seed production at FAREI
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...
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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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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 …
Onion Research Agenda
The onion research agenda at the FAREI comprises two main research programmes, the introduction and evaluation of elite germplasm and breeding. Important traits in the selection process include high yield, tolerance to diseases, good storability and appealing bulb qualities.
Promising Potato Varieties
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.