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Youth in agricultural Extension – Challenges and opportunities
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… Read More
The impact of Climate change in Mauritius
For several years, I’ve been hearing about climate change and its impact, but it is only when I started to really SEE its effects that I realized what was happening. While conducting a field visit with extension officers (when I was on work placement at the Agricultural Research and Extension… Read More
New Farming System at Belle Vue Mauricia Sugar Estate – Mechanization of all operations and the use of GPS
Tractor at Belle Vue Sugar Estate The Republic of Mauritius is an island of 1965 Km2 situated in the Indian Ocean, which has a population of 1.3 million. The economy of the country is based on different sectors, which are: agriculture, industry and services. These sectors contribute 4%, 22% and… Read More
International Youth Day – Are youth being given the opportunity to make a change for a better future?
Yesterday, 12th August 2011 was the International Youth Day which also marked the end of the International Year of the Youth (August 2010 to August 2011). “The international community must continue to work together to expand the horizons of opportunity for these young women and men and answer their legitimate demands… Read More