Gone are the days when we had to go to the market or to the beach to drink coconut water in Mauritius! Being a tropical island, coconut trees are found across the country and coconut/coconut water is a popular product, which is very much appreciated by Mauritians and tourists. Traditionally… Read More
In the context of food security in Mauritius, breadfruit has been identified as an important alternative staple crop by the government. Presently, the two main staple food in Mauritius are rice and wheat (consumed in the form of bread etc.) and it is a well known fact that both commodities… Read More
In the Episode 12 of Hungry Planet, we see that job creation in rural areas offers hope for Mali youths. Problems in accessing food from outside the country spell shortages for the people of South Sudan. A project offering agriculture advice to 300 farmers in Ethiopia enjoys a domino effect as… Read More
The Mauritius Breadfruit Sector Consortium organised a two-day Partnership Inception Workshop on 9th-10th February 2012 at the Food and Agricultural Research Council (FARC), Reduit. This workshop is supported and is part of the PAEPARD Project, which is facilitating this collaboration among various stakeholders involved in the Breadfruit Sector in Mauritius,… Read More
Very often, I am questioned about “Why have you chosen agriculture when you could have done something more interesting and get a stable job?”. When I think about it, the only the answer I can get is that I have a passion for it. I have no idea how it… Read More