Food and Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (FAREI)

Industry

CEA & horticulture, Diagnostics, Digital & robotics, Forestry, Veterinary

Topics

Agri-data, digital & farm platforms

Role

Research / RTO — “…activities include managing research stations and model farms, developing new crop varieties, and implementing…”

Parent / group

Ministry of Agro-Industry and Food Security

Why it is bioeconomy

FAREI is a public research institute in Mauritius focused on agricultural research, development, and extension services for non-sugar crops, livestock, and forestry.

Found via

[Gap] Mauritius · agri; [Gap] Mauritius · env; [Gap] Mauritius · food

Not yet cited as a supplier in a graded solution.

Subsidiaries: Agricultural youth clubs · Agricultural women clubs · Agricultural entrepreneur clubs

• 2026-07-13 Communiqué
  FAREI, the Food and Agricultural Research and Extension Institute, has reopened its two sub-offices at the FSA Building in Solitude and is issuing government e-procurement bids (IFB) for Mauritian nationals under Public Procurement Act provisions. The site …
• 2026-08-27 SICOM Group soutient FAREI dans la mise en place d’un « Jardin Bio » à Wooton - Maurice Info - Partager et informer en toute intégralité
  FAREI is collaborating with SICOM Group to establish a 600 m² organic demonstration garden at the Wooton Crop Research Station and to develop a Farmers’ Training School there, focusing on soil health, pest protection, composting, water management, and …
• 2026-08-22 [FAREI et la FAO] Promouvoir le haricot « Ferinna » et la production locale
  FAREI (Food and Agricultural Research and Extension Institute) collaborated with FAO to promote the Ferrina biofortified bean and local production, organizing an awareness and demonstration day to support food security and micronutrient nutrition in Mauritius.
• 2026-09-01 Mauritius: Precision farming and AI-driven food production scheme launched
  FAREI (Food and Agricultural Research and Extension Institute) is cited as the organizer and presenter of Mauritius’ Precision Farming and AI-Driven Food Production Scheme, which was launched at its Head Office and aims to modernize agriculture, boost safe, …
• 2026-05-22 Sustainable Agriculture and Livestock Production: Field Day and Launch of a Dedicated Booklet Organized under the SLM Project | United Nations Development Programme
  FAREI is showcased as the Mauritian lead in implementing field-tested, climate-resilient livestock and fodder production practices under a UNDP/GEF-supported SLM project, including fodder rehabilitation, composting, rainwater harvesting, and water-saving …
• 2026-09-08 From emergency response to lasting change in Mauritius | Joint SDG Fund
  FAREI collaborated with the programme to conduct a technical and economic feasibility study on seaweed-based bio-fertiliser, established a dedicated seaweed composting unit at the Belle Mare Research Station, and helped integrate seaweed composting into …

Ownership & investors 4

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