Mauritius Agriculture News

2012-02-11T00:10:00.000+04:00

Photo Courtesy: Le Mauricien Le ministre de l’Agro-industrie et de la Sécurité alimentaire Satish Faugoo a déclaré que le gouvernement s’engage à préserver les zones humides. C’était la semaine dernière dans le cadre de la Journée internationale des zones humides à Pointe-d’Esny, marquée par l’ouverture officielle du troisième site classé Ramsar à Maurice, après ceux de Terre-Rouge et de

Aide aux petits agriculteurs : Rs 8 millions pour gérer les étapes de l’après-récolte

2012-02-09T19:54:00.000+04:00

Est prévue la construction de quatre centres pourvus des facilités devant permettre aux petits agriculteurs de relever le niveau de qualité de leurs produits. La difficulté à relever le niveau de leurs normes de qualité et de leur compétitivité constitue un des plus grands défis auxquels les petits producteurs de cultures vivrières sont confrontés. Le Conseil des ministres vient d’approuver un

Cannes à sucre : Le Mauritius Sugar Industry Research Institute fait sa propre évaluation

2012-02-03T11:26:00.000+04:00

Un exercice d’évaluation permettra de mieux juger du succès des recherches du MSIRI sur la canne à sucre.L’industrie sucrière a-t-elle eu raison depuis 1953 d’investir dans la recherche et le développement par le biais du Mauritius Sugar Industry Research Institute (MSIRI), organisme dont le principal objectif est de promouvoir le progrès de ce secteur par ses recherches et ses investigations ?

VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR 2012 TO ALL OUR STAKE HOLDERS

2011-12-31T21:01:00.001+04:00

VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR 2012 TO ALL OUR STAKEHOLDERSFrom Mauritius Agriculture News (Blog) & AgricultureNews Channel (Facebook) Team

Scholarships for diploma/degree courses – 2011/2012 UNDER THE SUGAR INDUSTRY VRS/ERS scholarships scheme

2011-12-20T00:56:00.000+04:00

COMMUNIQUE Scholarships for diploma/degree courses – 2011/2012UNDER THE SUGAR INDUSTRY VRS/ERS scholarships scheme Applications for the award of scholarships are invited from children of retired workers of the Sugar Industry under the Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS)/Early Retirement Scheme (ERS) and who have already been admitted to any diploma/degree course in a recognized Post Secondary

Spore Magazine Issue No 156: December 2011 - January 2012

2011-12-16T17:38:00.000+04:00

The latest issue of Spore is online! Download HERE. Download courtesy: CTA

How rainwater harvesting is helping Nicaraguan farmers

2011-11-29T23:08:00.000+04:00

By Alejandra Martins, BBC Mundo Prized resource: The aim is to ensure a year-round supply of water "I've been a farmer for more than 40 years, but I never had an opportunity like this," says Victor Beltran. Mr Beltran lives in northern Nicaragua, one of the poorest and driest areas of the country, where a pilot project to harvest rainwater is beginning to

Two Guernsey politicians oppose third golf course plan

2011-11-29T23:02:00.001+04:00

An interesting read on agriculture land conservation vs development! The land at La Ramee would be turned into an 18 hole golf course Plans for a third 18-hole golf course in Guernsey have been formally opposed by two politicians.Deputies Tony Spruce and Robert Sillars filed an amendment against the creation of a course on former greenhouse and farm land at La Ramee in St Peter Port.

Pénurie et hausse de 10 % des prix des légumes

2011-11-19T14:01:00.000+04:00

Qui dit sécheresse, dit également hausse de prix des légumes. En effet, les prix des légumes vont enregistrer une hausse de 10 % dans une quinzaine de jours. On avait bien eu de la pluie il y a deux semaines, mais en ce moment, il y a encore la chaleur. Nous sommes en période de sécheresse. Dans certains endroits, les planteurs ont l'eau pour l'irrigation mais à d'autres endroits, certains

UN warns of staple crop virus 'epidemic'

2011-11-18T23:30:00.001+04:00

By Matt McGrath Science reporter, BBC World Service Farmers may think crops are healthy until harvest; the signs only show on rootsUN scientists are warning that a virus attacking the cassava plant is nearing an epidemic in parts of Africa. Cassava is one of the world's most important crops providing up to a third of the calorie intake for many

Les élèves de l’Ecole Espérance 2000 initiés à l’agriculture bio

2011-11-15T11:06:00.000+04:00

Des enfants, âgés de 12 à 17 ans de l’école Espérance 2000 dans le réseau Adolescent Non-Formal Education Network (ANFEN), sont des mordus d’agriculture. Pour fêter la fin de leur année scolaire et de leur projet environnemental initié et financé par la GML Fondation Joseph-Lagesse, les enfants ont récemment organisé une récolte dans leur jardin potager et leur serre hydroponique. Marie-Laurence

ICT in Agriculture e-sourcebook

2011-11-04T14:17:00.000+04:00

Realizing the profound potential of information and communication technologies in developing country agriculture, the Agriculture and Rural Development Department (ARD) of the World Bank in collaboration with infoDev (part of the World Bank Group) embarked in an effort to explore and capture the expanding knowledge and use of ICT tools in agrarian livelihoods. In November 2011, the World Bank

Coopératives : La Small Planters Association veut se lancer dans la production de l’éthanol

2011-11-02T20:37:00.001+04:00

La Small Planters Association a décidé de réunir plus d’une centaine de planteurs au sein d’une nouvelle coopérative ayant pour nom Island Green Farmers Cooperative Society. Ils s’engagent à relancer les activités des petits planteurs de cannes à travers la transformation de la mélasse en éthanol.« Les planteurs ne s’intéressent plus à la production sucrière. La production d’une tonne de sucre

Spore Magazine Issue No 155: October - November 2011

2011-10-25T14:06:00.000+04:00

The latest issue of Spore is online! Download HERE. Download courtesy: CTA

EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: ALTERNATIVES TO PESTICIDES

2011-10-21T21:04:00.000+04:00

The Mauritius Horticultural Society has the pleasure to invite those interested to a SEMINAR onALTERNATIVES TO PESTICIDES Guest speakers: Assoc. Prof. Dr Sunita Facknath & Ms Malini Alleck. Venue: Harry Flowers Centre, Bois Cheri Rd., Moka. Date: Saturday 05 November 2011. Time: 10.00 to 12.00. Discussion / debate included in programme. --------------------------------------------------------

Sugar production expected to be around 390 000 tonnes

2011-10-20T13:30:00.000+04:00

According to the Mauritius Chamber of Agriculture, the production of sugar would be around 390 000 tonnes for the crop year 2011. This estimate is based on statistics for the sugar sector for the first semester of 2011.In fact, economic indicators of Statistics Mauritius show that at the end of June 2011, around 3950 hectares under sugar cane were harvested, yielding 262 151 tonnes of cane and

Journée internationale de l’alimentation : Grosse affluence au Jardin de Pamplemousses

2011-10-18T12:47:00.000+04:00

L’initiative du ministère de l’Agro-industrie de célébrer la Journée mondiale de l’alimentation a été un succès. Le jardin botanique Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam de Pamplemousses a accueilli une grande foule ce dimanche 16 octobre.Une grosse affluence en cette journée dominicale. C’est ce qu’a connu le Jardin de Pamplemousses dans le cadre de la journée porte-ouverte organisée par le ministère de

La Réunion : les fruits et légumes pays n’ont pas dit leur dernier mot

2011-10-13T17:02:00.000+04:00

Ail, oignon, pommes de terre, carottes, agrumes... Les productions locales de ces fruits et légumes sont de plus en plus menacées par les importations. Ce n’est pourtant pas une fatalité pour la profession qui tente de s’organiser afin de récupérer des parts de marché dans les prochaines années. Oignon d’Inde, ail de Chine, carotte d’Australie... C’est un véritable tour du monde auquel ont droit

Event Announcement: Les Lignes d'Or - concours national de poésie (Pouquoi pas l'agriculture?)

2011-10-12T21:58:00.004+04:00

World Food Day & Save the Children

2011-10-12T21:53:00.001+04:00

Alison Doherty of Save the Children has communicated to us below. Just like we breathe and we don't realise that we are actually 'alive', at times we forget that Agriculture sustains the life on earth. Please take the quiz as part of your World Food Day contribution. Today is World Food Day and we have good news to report — there are fewer underweight children in developing countries: a

The Latest Edition of "The State of Food Insecurity in the World" is now Available

2011-10-10T12:28:00.001+04:00

About the Series The State of Food Insecurity in the World raises awareness about global hunger issues, discusses underlying causes of hunger and malnutrition and monitors progress towards hunger reduction targets established at the 1996 World Food Summit and the Millennium Summit. The publication is targeted at a wide audience, including policy-makers, international organizations, academic

Spore Special Issue: Modernising Farms - Paths to Success

2011-10-09T17:10:00.000+04:00

Download this special issue here. Download Spore issue No 154 Aug / Sept 2011 here. Download courtesy: CTA

Agricultural Research and Development: Hardier sweet potatoes

2011-09-23T19:28:00.000+04:00

Crop scientists at Uganda’s National Crop Resources Research Institute (NACRRI) in Namulonge have released sweet potato varieties that are resistant to diseases and weevils, both of which take a heavy toll on yields. Kawogo, Naspot 1, Naspot 90 and Kakamega were developed using conventional methods, tissue culture, biotechnology and computerised marker-assisted selection. “We are crossing

New Online Forum: "Challenges and Opportunities for Capturing Impact in ICT initiatives in Agriculture"

2011-09-16T18:44:00.000+04:00

From 25 September to 6 October 2011 Katalyst and e-Agriculture will organize a new online forum to discuss the challenges of linking impact with the use of ICTs in agriculture. This forum will discuss the present practices and critical issues (regarding both implementation and monitoring) of ICT initiatives in agriculture.Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is an emerging area

Youth in agricultural Extension – Challenges and opportunities

2011-09-13T12:21:00.001+04:00

Agricultural extension and I For the past 3 years, I have been studying agriculture with specialization in agricultural extension at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Mauritius. During my work-based placement, I have worked at the Agricultural Research and Extension Unit (AREU), where I have got the opportunity to get some work experience in agricultural extension and I have also done

E-discussions on Extension/advisory services and Young Professionals

2011-08-24T19:13:00.000+04:00

Call for contribution!The young generation plays an important role in extension and rural advisory services. It has to solve many of the current global issues and will face new ones. To rise to the challenge, young professionals working in extension and rural advisory services should be paid greater attention, provided an opportunity to share their experiences, voice their concerns

A PROFILE OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN ONION MARKET VALUE CHAIN

2011-07-26T20:14:00.001+04:00

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Agricultural Research and Development: SADC CCARDESA Opens

2011-07-22T17:19:00.000+04:00

Merafhe opens Agric research centre Below we run an edited version of a speech by Vice President MOMPATI MERAFHE at the ministers' meeting, and launch of the Centre for Coordination of Agricultural Research and Development in Southern Africa (CCARDESA). Undoubtedly, this institution will go a long way in assisting us to achieve our goal of food security in the SADC region. As you are all

Photo and Essay Competitions - NEPAD Agency - CTA

2011-07-19T20:53:00.000+04:00

The New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) Agency and the Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation ACP-EU (CTA) have joined forces in celebrating NEPAD’s 10th Anniversary. The two institutions are jointly organising within this framework two competitions:An essay competition on the theme “Looking at ICTs and entrepreneurship in agriculture and rural development through

Légumes : intérêt grandissant pour la culture hydroponique

2011-07-02T20:35:00.000+04:00

Il y a actuellement un intérêt grandissant pour la culture hydroponique. Les statistiques de la Banque de développement de Maurice (BDM) démontrent que le nombre de demandes d’emprunts pour démarrer la culture hydroponique est en hausse. Les emprunts contractés à mai dernier totalisent Rs 12,85 millions pour le financement de 18 projets. Pour la période 2009-2010, seulement dix

YoBloCo Awards: Write a blog on youth and agriculture and win up to 3,000 Euros!

2011-06-27T21:44:00.001+04:00

The Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation ACP-EU (CTA) in collaboration with FARA, Yam-Pukri, CAFAN, AYF, ANAFE, SPC/PAFNET is organizing the Youth in Agriculture Blog Competition (YoBloCo Awards). This contest is launched in the ARDYIS initiative which aims to raise youth awareness and improve their capacity an agricultural and rural development issues in ACP countries using

Lancement du concours : "Nou plante, nou manze"

2011-06-23T22:07:00.001+04:00

La Fondation Solidarité du groupe Food and Allied avec le support de l’Agricultural Research and Extension Unit (AREU), lance un concours national de jardins-potagers. Le thème "Nou plante, nou Manze". Le coup d’envoi du concours est prévu pour le 20 juillet et s’étalera sur trois mois. Le concept Le projet répond à un double objectif. Il s’agit d’une part de valoriser la production de légumes

Food prices linked to smallholder productivity

2011-06-21T20:56:00.001+04:00

Field of smallholder farmer in Mauritius Neglect of smallholder farmers will compound food insecurity and food price volatility: IFAD President challenges G20 agriculture ministers Rome, 21 June 2011 – Kanayo F. Nwanze, President of the United Nation’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), will urge minsters to place smallholder farmers on top of their agenda during the

Announcement: Sale of Endemic Plants

2011-06-02T20:37:00.004+04:00

Alimentation : du poison dans nos assiettes?

2011-06-02T20:08:00.003+04:00

Après la vache folle, le mercure dans certains poissons, le parabène des biberons, voilà maintenant les concombres toxiques. 16 personnes sont mortes en Allemagne et en Suède, intoxiquées par une bactérie Escherichia Choli qui aurait infecté des concombres cultivés dans des exploitations biologiques. Faut-il s'en inquiéter ?Cliquer sur lien pour regarder video. Origine video: France24 de

Major food alert as two Britons are diagnosed with fatal food poisoning bug traced to organic cucumbers

2011-05-30T21:29:00.000+04:00

Hundreds more have fallen ill in outbreak Bug could affect tomatoes and lettuce A food poisoning bug found in organic cucumbers has killed five of its victims. Hundreds more have fallen ill in the outbreak, which could affect tomatoes and lettuce too. Although centred on Germany, where the deaths occurred, the outbreak has spread to Britain and three other countries. Deadly strain: A

Call for Participation: Special Blog Series on Agriculture, ICTs and Youth

2011-05-25T22:40:00.004+04:00

"Youth should be given a chance to take an active part in the decision-making of local, national and global levels."United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon CONTEXTDid you know that the International Year of Youth is underway?The United Nations International Year of Youth runs from August 2010 until August 2011, and it celebrates and advocates Dialogue and Mutual Understanding.To celebrate a

Download CTA ICT UPDATE Issue 59 April 2011

2011-05-22T16:06:00.002+04:00

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Download SPORE April - May 2011 Issue

2011-05-22T16:02:00.002+04:00

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Maurice exporte 100 tonnes de DDT

2011-05-22T14:09:00.001+04:00

Pas moins de 100 tonnes de DDT seront exportées en août prochain à Bruxelles. La raison : le produit est jugé hautement toxique pour l’environnement. Ce pesticide qui avait été importé dans les années ’80 pour lutter contre la malaria est stocké dans des bacs hermétiques à Pamplemousses. Au niveau du ministère de l’Environnement, on qualifie ce produit de “polluant organique

Green Festival organized by Phoenix Les Halles in collaboration with the Mauritius Horticultural Society

2011-05-19T18:18:00.010+04:00

Mauritius Horticultural Society cordially invites all to attend.

Dimanche a la ferme

2011-05-19T03:39:00.003+04:00

Nice initiative from Mrs Rambert from Maison du CanardKids will learn and especially see how the farm works, the animals, feeding etc and if we are lucky we will see the calving too !if each village or locality could have a farm, that would be great. food for thoughts :)

First Annual Dialogue of Ministers of Agriculture, Science and Technology

2011-05-16T16:28:00.002+04:00

First Annual Dialogue of Ministers of Agriculture, Science and Technology Following the recommendation of the Ministers of Agriculture, Science and Technology at the FARA General Assembly in July 2010, FARA invited African Ministers to a special Dialogue on 28-29 April at the Secretariat in Accra. The delegates agreed on the way forward for agricultural research, education and

Statistics / Report: Agricultural and Fish Production for Year 2010

2011-04-22T20:43:00.002+04:00

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Agriculture – Racing towards Food Security

2011-04-08T00:01:00.004+04:00

In fact, the agricultural area harvested in Mauritius has also decreased over the years, with more space being devoted to the booming real estate sector. Between 2009 and 2010, there has been a 3% decline in total harvested crop area, with a corresponding 6% fall in local food production. The contribution of agriculture to GDP hovered around 4% in the last three years compared to 6.9% in 2001.

Event Announcement: Agricultural Job / Entreprenariat Fair at the University of Mauritius

2011-03-25T09:38:00.004+04:00

Agricultural Society is bringing to you a platform where STUDENTS, COMPANIES and ORGANISATIONS can interact freely.This is an opportunity to learn about the job market in the Agricultural sector.Companies and Organisations present:1. Meaders Feed ltd...2. Food & Allied Group of Companies3. INNODIS Group4. AADICON BIOTECHNOLOGIES LTD5. Mauritian Wildlife Foundation6. Irrigation Authority7.

Inquiétudes sur l'agriculture et la pêche japonaise

2011-03-23T21:44:00.002+04:00

La région dévastée par le tsunami est la plus poissonneuse au monde. Elle représente aussi le quart de la production de riz nationale et est une zone d'élevage majeure du pays. Le quart de la production nationale de riz en partie détruite, l'une des plus importantes régions d'élevage du pays innondée sans oublier les fortes perturbations dans les eaux les plus

Seychelles: On Farm Trials Workshop

2011-03-20T13:50:00.000+04:00

Courtesy of Seychelles Nation On Thursday 10th March 2011, the Agricultural Extension Services Section and the Crop Research and Development Section of the Seychelles Agricultural Agency (SAA) jointly organised a workshop for farmers at the Anse Royale Community Centre in which the preliminary results of on-farm trials carried out in 2010 were

Evènement: Les Floralies des Villes Soeurs II

2011-03-18T20:26:00.007+04:00

Photo: www.teachenglishinasia.netLe Mauritius Horticultural Society & United Green en collaboration avec le Conseil Municipale de Beau Bassin / Rose Hill, organisent 'Les Floralies des Villes Soeurs II'.Le public est encouragée â venir en famille pour découvrir ou acquerir une gamme de plantes ornamentales.Venue: Théâtre du PlazzaDate: Samedi 26 et Dimanche 27 Mars 2011Entrée: LibreProgramme du

A Call for Stronger Support for Youth Involvement in Agriculture and ICT (Communiqué)

2011-03-16T20:39:00.005+04:00

Last week, 27 participants from 17 ACP countries met in Ghana for a Training and Exchange workshop on Web 2.0 for agricultural and rural development. During this workshop, there was a debate and discussion on topics related to youth, agriculture and ICT. Following this meeting a final communique has been made (containing problems faced by youth in agriculture and some proposed recommendations),

Event Announcement: Food Exhibition Mauritius

2011-03-12T11:56:00.009+04:00

Below is an event advertised internationally. Download event brochure hereContact details for more info and registration purposes are as follows:Adze Events Head Office 51, Cybercity Ebene, Le Réduit, Mauritius

Brussels Development Briefings

2011-03-12T11:48:00.001+04:00

Briefing on “The water we eat” March 11, 2011 We cordially invite you to our next briefing on the “Water we eat: Challenges and opportunities for ACP in times of scarcity”, to be held on Wednesday, April 13th from 8.30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Brussels. CC BY-NC-ND/John K. The world is on the brink of an unprecedented water crisis. Water is likely to be the most important

Agriculture Magazine - Download Spore February / March 2011 Issue

2011-03-12T11:40:00.003+04:00

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2020 conference - Hans Rosling video

2011-02-18T02:55:00.000+04:00

A very interesting video showing the evolution from 1810 to 2009. We all can be in the "rich and healthy" region. It's up to us to decide where we want to be and what we can do to reach there. As we say, Nothing is impossible!

Hungry Planet Episode 2

2011-02-14T13:55:00.001+04:00

This video shows the potential of Cassava in poverty reduction in Ghana

Agriculture Research and Development: Questions for a better future!

2011-02-12T11:49:00.001+04:00

We begin a food for thought series of 100 questions as published in a paper on "The top 100 questions of importance to the future of global agriculture". You will find all questions to be relevant to food production and food security.The questions are intended for all .. from the Planter to Extension Officers / Researchers, Directors of Public and Private Institutions, Policy Makers and

Issue 150 of Spore Magazine

2011-02-03T11:34:00.004+04:00

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Use of ICT in Agriculture

2011-02-02T00:37:00.005+04:00

According to the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) are “new or advanced technologies that enhance the dissemination or creation of information and communication”. Formerly, when we talked about ICT in agriculture, it was all about the use of videos, radios, television and newspapers. But today, ICT in

Happy New Year 2011 To All

2010-12-31T23:29:00.004+04:00

IFAD's Rural Poverty Report 2011

2010-12-30T16:11:00.003+04:00

IFAD’s Rural Poverty Report 2011 – New realities, new challenges: new opportunities for tomorrow’s generation, is an in-depth study of rural poverty. The findings in the report come from a collaboration among dozens of experts in the field of poverty reduction – both inside and outside IFAD. They also come from the poor rural people themselves.CLICK HERE to download the reportSource: IFAD

Hungry Planet Episode 1

2010-12-30T14:39:00.003+04:00

An interesting Video showing hunger and poverty in different parts of the World. We can see clearly how hunger, poverty, climate change, food security and agriculture are interlinked...

Un niveau d’eau alarmant dans les réservoirs du pays

2010-12-24T14:03:00.002+04:00

Le niveau d’eau dans nos nappes phréatiques, rivières et réservoirs a connu une baisse drastique. La Central Water Authority (CWA) appelle la population à utiliser l’eau avec modération et à ne pas faire du gaspillage. Si la situation ne s’améliore pas, des coupures d’eau plus drastiques sont prévues. La CWA, la Water Resources Unit (WRU) et la météo ont fait un constant de la situation

Mozambique : 645 millions de dollars pour le secteur de l'irrigation

2010-12-24T13:57:00.001+04:00

Le gouvernement mozambicain a approuvé la création d''un système d'irrigation national, dont le montant s'élève à 645 millions de dollars américains, qui sera menée d'ici 2019, a rapporté l'agence de presse mozambicaine AIM. Cette décision a été prise lors d’une récente réunion du Conseil des ministres. Concernant le financement, 135 M USD sont déjà garantis mais les 510 M USD restants

Agricultural Research and Extension / Development: The top 100 questions of importance to the future of global agriculture

2010-12-13T19:38:00.004+04:00

A significant new article in the International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability (11 November) tackles the issues that will face agriculture in the future by identifying the top 100 questions of importance to the future of global agriculture.The global population is estimated to reach 9 billion by the year 2050. In order to keep up with population growth and simultaneously prevent food

MAISNET Member retained for an advanced training on blogs and Web 2.0 for development in Ghana

2010-12-10T21:10:00.002+04:00

In July 2010, we published news of an essay competition organised by the Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation ACP-EU (CTA), in collaboration with FARA, Yam-Pukri, CAFAN, AYF, ANAFE and PAFPNET. The essay theme was “Youth and ICTs in Agriculture and Rural Development”.You can read more on it by clicking here. We are pleased (& proud) to announce that our MAISNET Member

Training on Web 2.0 Content Management System at FARC for MAISNET Members

2010-12-10T17:17:00.012+04:00

The Food and Agricultural Research Council (FARC) hosted a crash-training programme on WEB 2.0 Content Management System on Thursday 9th December 2010 from 14:00 to 16:30 in its conference room. The aim was to empower MAISNET members in WEB 2.0 management such that the community could self-manage the MAISNET e-platforms.The training was conducted by Mr. C.Sembhoo, Extension Officer at the

Test - New programmes at the Faculty of Agriculture

2010-12-09T15:48:00.001+04:00

The Faculty will offer a modified version of the BSc Agric Science and Tech for the nest academic year 2011-2012. Introduction The changing socio-economic pattern of Mauritius has led to an increasing demand for agricultural produce of good quality. Agricultural production is now increasingly being characterised by the use of modern technology. It is the Government policy and vision for the

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2010-12-09T15:42:00.004+04:00

Auparavant en plastique, le sachet est maintenant en aluminium, dans une boîte en plastique qui lui donne un nouveau cachet, plus pratique et moderne. Ce qui a plu aux consommateurs car les ventes de banana chips ont augmenté : de deux tonnes de bananes vertes par mois il y a dix ans, la production requiert neuf tonnes actuellement. " Cet emballage tient aussi le consommateur informé de la

Test: MAISNET Training

2010-12-09T15:27:00.004+04:00

Today, on the 9th December 2010, stakeholders of the MAISNET received a training by Mr. S.Sembhoo at FARC on how to manage the MAISNET Blog. It's very interesting so far, hope it will remain so till the end! :)For more information, CLICK HERE!

Testing: New Agriculturalist: Country Profile - Mauritius

2010-12-09T15:25:00.009+04:00

This article was published by New Agriculturalist in November 1998. Click here to access the whole article.Mauritius is a small, but densely populated island situated in the Indian Ocean, about 500 miles (800km) east of Madagascar. The island consists of a series of volcanic hills rising to a height of between 2000 and 2600 ft (600 - 800m) with a fringing coastal plain. The country has a

Demande en hausse pour les Banana Chips

2010-12-07T19:56:00.007+04:00

Photo from: http://www.lonestarchinchilla.com/ This is an interesting news for people / institutions dealing in banana / fruit research and development ~Admin~En onze ans, Maubon Foods, qui produit des banana chips pour l'exportation comme pour le marché local, a diversifié son marché d'exportation : outre la France, l'Italie et l'Allemagne, elle exporte également sur l'Afrique du sud et l'Asie.

News of Agriculture from Seychelles: The Participation of the Seychelles Agricultural A...

2010-12-01T18:53:00.001+04:00

We relayed this in our flash news, but could not help saluting the initiative. So here is the full article ~ Admin ~ To celebrate the world tourism day, the Seychelles Tourism Board organized a Tourism Expo 2010. The Expo 2010 was held from Monday 27th to Wednesday 29th September at the International Conference Centre of Seychelles under the theme Tourism and Biodiversity. The president, Mr.

APEXHOM réfléchit sur l'utilisation des pesticides

2010-11-30T18:43:00.002+04:00

Photo: http://ecifm.reading.ac.uk L'Association Professionnelle des Producteurs / Exportateurs de Produits Horticoles de Maurice (APEXHOM) a réuni des agriculteurs et des importateurs aujourd'hui à Pailles pour réfléchir sur la question des pesticides, produits dangereux mais nécessaires à la production agricole. Vivekanand Lochun, président de l'APEXHOM, a expliqué le principal objectif de cet

Ex-planteurs de Riche Terre: Le rapport Noël-Ramkissoon rendu public

2010-11-26T18:22:00.006+04:00

Fin du suspense pour les ex-planteurs de Riche-Terre. Le conseil des ministres a décidé de rendre public le rapport Noël-Ramkissoon. Le Conseil des ministres a fini par trancher ce vendredi 26 novembre dans le litige qui oppose les ex-planteurs de Riche-Terre au gouvernement. Décision a été prise de rendre public le rapport Noël-Ramkissoon comme réclamé, à travers une grève de la faim, par les

FAO: Jacques Diouf en visite officielle à Maurice

2010-11-24T20:18:00.001+04:00

Jacques Diouf, directeur général de Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), qui est arrivé, samedi soir, à Maurice aura un tête-à-tête avec le Premier ministre, Navin Ramgoolam ce lundi à 14h. Une demi-heure plus tard, il animera une conférence au Rajiv Gandhi Science Centre sur le thème suivant : la sécurité alimentaire — défis et perspectives. Après cette conférence, il rencontrera

Download: The State of Food Insecurity in the World - Addressing food insecurity in protracted crises

2010-11-24T19:19:00.008+04:00

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Call for Papers: EFITA/WCCA July 11th and July 14th, 2011 Prague, Czech Republic

2010-11-21T00:36:00.003+04:00

The European Federation for Information Technology in Agriculture, Food and the Environment conference and the World Congress on Computers in Agriculture will be held between July 11th and July 14th, 2011 in Prague, capital of the Czech Republic. The system will be opened for paper submission from 15th September 2010 until 7th January 2011. Researchers are encouraged to submit their

US$1.2 billion investment planned by a business group from Mauritius in Mozambican aquaculture

2010-11-18T20:09:00.002+04:00

Maputo, Mozambique, 3 Nov – A business group from Mauritius has announced plans to invest US$1.2 billion in Mozambican aquafarming to produce 60,000 tonnes of fish in two Maputo province districts, reports the Maputo-based daily Noticias. Photo from http://ambhanoi.um.dk/ Citing Mozambican Fisheries Minister Victor Borges, the newspaper states that the country has the potential to produce 2

INDIA: Soon, farmers to detect crop disease via mobile

2010-11-15T17:32:00.004+04:00

We are relaying this article from India to make you aware of the potential use of mobile phone technology. Market Information System and Agricultural Commodity Payment System are two services that have been already implemented elsewhere. The new application, known as “mKrishi” will be available to farmers through mobile phones network throughout the country Published on 11/11/2010 on http://

INDIA: Law to ensure quality seeds for farmers soon

2010-11-15T17:22:00.002+04:00

We came across this article on the igovernment.in web portal. Can any of our readers inform us whether we have anything similar in Mauritius? And if so, where can we get a copy of the Act?The government on Wednesday approved moving additional amendments to the Seeds Bill, 2004 to regulate the quality of seeds and planting materials (Published on 10/20/2010 - 11:58:30 AM on http://

Conflict Resolution: An Art and a science to be Mastered

2010-11-14T11:15:00.007+04:00

So the ex-planters of Riche Terre are having recourse to a hunger strike to resolve a conflict regarding due compensation. You can read more on this on the Le Matinal Website here. But, whether we are from the agricultural sector or not, if we have not already faced such situations, we might sooner of later be facing similar challenges.So what do we do then? This is where the theory / concept

Chauves-souris : Les planteurs ne paieront que 25 % pour les filets de protection des arbres fruitiers

2010-11-12T22:47:00.004+04:00

Admin's note: This scheme is already in place. You (anyone: residential or planter) need to complete formalities / apply at the nearest AREU Crop Extension Office (business days: Mon., Tues. & Fri. from 13:00 - 16:00). This scheme is already a successful one and we congratulate the authorities concerned for the initiative. Importers are already out of stock but are making their level best to

Des grains secs bientôt cultivés sur une grande échelle

2010-11-12T22:38:00.003+04:00

This is an article that we missed... It is of September 2010... It is still a good read and news relevant for stakeholders... (Photo from http: // www. topnews. in/) DANS une station de l’ Agricultural Research and Extension Unit ( Areu), à Réduit, des variétés de gros pois sont arrivées à maturité. Ne reste plus que la cueillette. En fait, 45 variétés de gros pois, de même qu’une vingtaine de

Official video of the International Year of Biodiversity 2010

2010-11-06T15:33:00.002+04:00

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Is the world running out of fish: Build a sustainable fishing industry

2010-11-06T15:29:00.002+04:00

How can we build a sustainable fishing industry that maintains healthy fish stocks and valued employment? OECD analyst Saba Khwaja talks about OECD work that helps governments formulate effective fisheries policies, while fish seller Antoine Mallaird tells us about the changes he's seen in his business. var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-17742375-1']); _gaq.push(['_

Download Spore Latest Issue of October - November 2010

2010-10-31T23:57:00.000+04:00

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14th Regional EuroAfrica-ICT FP7 Awareness Workshop (Nov. 3-4, 2010 – UoM, Mauritius)

2010-10-31T09:09:00.000+04:00

EuroAfrica-ICT Awareness Workshops have been regularly organised by the EuroAfrica-ICT successive Partnerships in sub-Saharan Africa since 2006. These workshops aim at raising awareness on FP7/ICT and at enhancing Euro-African collaborative projects on ICT research. 50-70 delegates (Institutions | National and international organisations | SMEs | Academia | Research institutes | etc.) are

La publication du rapport Noël réclamée

2010-10-30T16:55:00.002+04:00

View Larger Map...Et Voilà... C'est reparti ... Les ex-planteurs de Riche Terre donnent la réplique au Ministre de l’Agro-Industrieet et de la Sécurité Alimentaire ... Affaire à suivre .. "Que le ministre de l’Agro-industrie ait le courage de rendre public le rapport Noël-Ramkisson !” C’est le défi que les 23 ex-planteurs de Riche-Terre ont lancé au ministre de l’Agro-industrie Satish

Roger Fayd'herbe (Mauritius) - Interactive Pest Solution Finder

2010-10-30T10:00:00.005+04:00

Roger Fayd'herbe (Mauritius) has developed a low cost interactive pest solution finder. Aimed at farmers or any hobbyist the led illuminated panel can be used to identify pest affecting one's crop and thereon get information on its management.While there is a frenzy to develop expensive and heavily technology based interactive packages we welcome Roger Fayd'herbe initiative. Moreover, we stress

World Food Day Pictures - Held at SSR Botanical Garden, Pamplemousses

2010-10-28T23:11:00.005+04:00

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How to Join the Mauritius Agricultural Information Specialists Network (MAISNET)

2010-10-27T23:14:00.001+04:00

MAISNET was setup in July 2010 as part of a SADC ICART Project Information Exchange initiative. It is a network of Agricultural Information Specialists in Mauritius and regroups professionals from the public and private sector, including members from the farming community. While MAISNET aims at promoting and facilitating information exchange on agriculture in

Satish Faugoo : “Vous êtes libres d’avoir recours à la justice”

2010-10-27T22:51:00.002+04:00

Après une pause ... le Saga 'Ex-Planteurs de Riche Terre' reprend ... Affaire à suivre ... "Si jamais les ex-planteurs de Riche-Terre pensent qu’il y a eu injustice, ils ont la liberté totale d’avoir recours à des actions légales.’’ Le ministre de l’Agro-industrie Satish Faugoo n’a pas mâché ses mots face aux critiques des anciens planteurs. Il campe sur sa position et estime que le gouvernement

Disaster preparedness - thriving despite flood and drought - A video to learn from

2010-10-27T22:39:00.000+04:00

This is a video from which we can learn a lot and reflect upon issues in Mauritius. Thanks to Nawsheen for digging this out. Keywords: mauritius agriculture, mauritius agriculture news, mauritius news, mauritius food security, mauritius agricultural research, mauritius agricultural development, mauritius livestock, mauritius crop research, mauritius technology, mauritius

ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE INDEX 2010: Mauritius Ranks 6th!!!!!!!

2010-10-27T22:19:00.001+04:00

Les pays les plus écolos du monde Un classement des pays les plus propres environnementalement a été réalisé par les Universités de Yale et Columbia. Intitulé Environmental Performance Index (EPI), ce classement est réalisé à partir de plusieurs critères : pollution atmosphérique, propreté et prise en charge de l’eau et sols, la gestion de l’agriculture, pêche, forêts et biodiversité. Sans

Les Habits verts de Cressonville: Production des légumes fins

2010-10-19T21:09:00.001+04:00

S'il est difficile de dire ce que pourrait être une croissance durable et verte, les tenants d'une vie axée sur la nature et d'une alimentation autre poursuivent leur trajectoire. Michel Drack, maraîcher fait partie de ceux qui privilégient un éventail de décisions: favoriser les productions locales, cultiver et vendre des légumes de saison. Nous l'avons rencontré dans autour d'une variété de

Event Announcement : Business Angels Forum

2010-10-18T22:17:00.003+04:00

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You are lucky you did not go to bed or woke up HUNGRY! Every 5 seconds a child dies of hunger!

2010-10-14T23:06:00.001+04:00

Support Petition to End Hunger in the World - A FAO Initiative

2010-10-14T22:26:00.005+04:00

Dear Friends, World Food Day is here. The theme chosen for this year is 'United Against Hunger'. Be aware that there are around 1 billion people who live in chronic hunger. The FAO is supporting an initiative calling politicians to end hunger. It is petition based. All you have to do is sign up with your email, choose a username and choose your location. It's simple! Sadly, only 1

Culture de produits bio: Mission presque impossible

2010-10-13T00:08:00.000+04:00

Le ministre des Petites et moyennes entreprises ( PME) et de la Protection des consommateurs, Michael Sik Yuen, annonçait récemment le besoin de mettre laccent sur la culture de produits bio à Maurice. Une démarche qui bénéficierait certes aux PME, mais ce ne sera pas chose aisée et ce, pour plusieurs raisons… « Aucun des produits agricoles faits à Maurice ne peut être répertorié comme bio.

Les planteurs de pomme de terre se disent « à bout »

2010-10-12T22:55:00.002+04:00

Photo from: http://sageofdiscovery.com/ Le ministre de l’Agroindustrie a demandé, la semaine derniére, que le prix auquel l’ Agricultural Marketing Board achéte la pomme de terre aux petits planteurs passe de Rs 16 000 à Rs 18 000 la tonne. Une décision qui pourrait ne pas apporter beaucoup de satisfaction à ces derniers. L’un d’eux, Pravesh Seeburuth, af- fi rme, en effet que la pomme de terre