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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Launching of National Campaign on Sustainable Production
Management of Diamondback Moth (Plutella xylostella) The Food and Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (FAREI) has launched a National Campaign on Sustainable Crop Production at the Farmer Training School Wooton...
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Workshop on “Seed potato in the potato value chain in Mauritius”
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...
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La Journée mondiale des légumineuses
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...
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Management of Litchi Tree after Harvest
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...
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Launching of Potato Harvest 2022 at La Laura
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...
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Minister’s Visit to Garlic Planters at Crève Coeur
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...
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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.
Potato On-farm Trial
Vigora is a potato variety developed locally from a breeding programme led jointly by the Food & Agricultural Research & Extension Institute (FAREI) and the Mauritius Sugar Industry Research Institute (MSIRI).
Potato Season 2020
Potato season 2020 started amid total lockdown and was undoubtedly set off for a rather gloomy prospect. Thanks to resilience of the planters who, in spite of strict restrictions on movement imposed by the sanitary curfew, they nonetheless stood up the challenges.