In the name of development, a lot has been taking place in the agricultural sector. Statistics show that by 2050, we will have to feed 9 billion people and increase food production by 70%. Indeed, there is a need to invest more in agricultural research to achieve this, but what… Read More
Are you in Mauritius and have a Business Plan of a project you have in mind? The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) has launched the Best Business Plan Competition 2013, with prizes going up to Rs 100,000! This is a great opportunity to start and boost your business! Objectives… Read More
Yesterday was one of those days when I could not believe what I was hearing. Elyn Hu, the current President of AIESEC Mauritius passed away in the terrible bus accident at Soreze, Mauritius, that took the lives of 10 people and 40 others were injured. Elyn was not just an… Read More
“I enjoyed participating in this enriching session today. Looking forward to have more workshops on Youth and Agriculture in Mauritius”. This was the reaction of a participant at the National Agricultural Youth Policy Dialogue organized by FANRPAN in collaboration with the Faculty ofAgriculture on 12th April 2013 at the University… Read More
It’s 9 pm and I just arrived home from the most exciting farm visit I had in a long time. And as I logged on to Facebook, I saw what has happened in Mauritius: another torrential rainfall and this time the capital city, Port-Louis is severely hit. Flooding, accidents, traffic jam,… Read More