Today, while checking some tweets I came across a very interesting animated video which beautifully shows us about agriculture and the green economy. Being interested in agricultural extension, I believe that this is the type of videos that we should that we should produce today to raise awareness of farmers… Read More
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Focus on Agriculture in the National Budget 2012
Today, 4th November 2011, the Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Hon. Xavier Luc Duval presented the National Budget for the year 2012. Highlights of the Budget can be read HERE. The following have been presented with respect to Agriculture in the National Budget 2012: “Consolidating Agriculture 111. Mr Speaker,… Read More
Importance of record keeping in milk production – The use of a Management Information System at the farm of SKC Dairy Fresh Co Ltd
The dairy industry remains one of the most important and growing industry in the world. According to the FAO Food Outlook of June 2011, milk production is expected to expand by 2% to 724 million tones, with largest increases in Asia and China. Milk consumption is essential for good health… Read More
Young Mauritian entrepreneur engaged in Hydroponics and online marketing
It is 2 p.m in Mauritius and we are heading to Rose-Hill (a town situated in the centre of the island) to meet an entrepreneur engaged in agriculture. Reaching our destination, there is a banner in front of the gate which grabs our attention: “www.tantebazar.com. Online Shopping – vegetables, fruits,… Read More
Hungry Planet Episodes 8 & 9
For some months, I have been posting the videos of Hungry Planet which I find very interesting. Each one of them shows how different parts of the world have been affected by hunger and poverty, and the actions that have been taken by the UN’s FAO, IFAD and WFP to… Read More