Due to the lack of vegetables after the heavy rain during the past few months before July 2021, the Agricultural Marketing Board reviewed the price of cabbages and carrots …
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A new agro-processing unit started operating at Mapou Model Farm, Food And Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (FAREI). On the 18th of September 2021, Mr Maneesh Gobin, actual Minister of Agro-Industry and Food Security, inaugurated this new unit …
There was a launch of the Onion Harvest Season 2021 at Belle Mare. The Minister of Agro-Industry and Food Security, Maneesh Gobin was present at the event. He announced the price of ‘z’oignon toupi’ has changed. The authorities made this judgment in response to a request by farmers of this type of onion …
The United Nations Food Systems Summit took place on September 23. The virtual event was dedicated to an urgent appeal from the United Nations to ensure the future of the world food system. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security of Mauritius attended this summit via video conference. Maneesh Gobin urged for new international cooperation for resilient, …
Mango, one of the most popular tropical fruits in Mauritius. Both Mauritians and tourists adore enjoying the mango. While the summer season is two months away, the mango trees are already in bloom. Many fruit and vegetable sellers have already started selling small mangoes. However, Prem Rughooputh, owner of a “verger” in Palma village, stated that the peak of mango season is …
The Gopaul family started their integrated aquaculture project at Arsenal in 2018. In order to make a positive contribution to the circular economy. 3 years later this initiative is bearing its fruit …
Fruit protection is a must for farmers. The Ministry of Agro-industry has launched a financial assistance plan for them. The aid plan for the purchase of protection nets for the 2021/22 season was valid from September 27 to October 8, 2021. Under this plan, beneficiaries will obtain a grant of 75% …
Potatoes, onions, and garlic are versatile staple ingredients in many dishes. Therefore, growing this tasty trio of plants will benefit any vegetable garden. Registration of seeds for 2022 season is now open. The farmers can buy potatoes, onions, and garlic with the Agricultural Marketing Board before …
The project of providing a harvester to small cane farmers is now a reality. Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth announced this in the 2019/2020 budget. This harvester will cost 15 million rupees to produce in India. This will help 8,000 farmers who are grouped together in cooperatives …
In some areas, the price of ladyfinger, known as “Lalo” in Creole, has risen to between Rs 100 and Rs 150 per half a kilo, and it is the same for big green chilies which are known as “gros Pima vert”. The availability of these vegetables is in decline in the market. These kinds of veggies grow well during the summer of heat but …
