Agricultural Knowledge Blog
Tips, guides, and stories from the farming community in Mauritius. Discover seasonal planting tips, sustainable farming practices, agri-tech innovations, and success stories from local Mauritian planters.
Save Your Own Seeds: A Mauritian Planter's Guide to Free Seeds for Next Season
5 June 2026
Why buy seeds every season when your own harvest can supply them for free? Learn how to collect, dry, and store seeds from Mauritian vegetables to save money, build hardier plants, and preserve our local varieties.
Hydroponics for Beginners: How to Grow Without Soil in Mauritius
5 June 2026
Hydroponics lets you grow fresh vegetables without soil, using far less water, less space, and fewer pesticides. Here is how Mauritian small planters and home growers can get started, plus how FAREI can help fund it.
Reducing Household Food Waste in Mauritius: A Practical Guide
10 May 2026
Mauritian households throw away significant amounts of fresh produce every week. Here are simple, practical ways to reduce waste at home and connect surplus to neighbours who need it.
How to Protect Your Garden Before a Cyclone: A Mauritian Planter's Checklist
10 May 2026
Cyclone season runs from November to April in Mauritius. Here's a practical checklist to help small planters protect their crops, tools, and harvest before the next storm hits.
The Hog Plum Beetle - How to control this new Invasive Pest in Mauritian Gardens
2 April 2026
The hog plum beetle (Hypomeces squamosus) is a common pest in Mauritius that attacks hog plum (prune de cythere), mango, and other fruit trees. Learn how to identify an infestation early and protect your trees using organic trapping methods, neem-based sprays, and targeted chemical treatments as a last resort.
Natural Pest Control for Mauritian Planters: Ditch the Chemicals, Keep the Harvest
24 March 2026
Chemical pesticides are costly and harmful. Discover proven natural alternatives that Mauritian small planters can use to protect vegetables and fruits — from neem sprays and companion planting to homemade kitchen remedies.
Drip Irrigation on a Budget: A Guide for Small Planters
12 March 2026
Drip irrigation saves water and boosts yields. Here is how Mauritian small planters can set up a simple system without breaking the bank.
From Backyard to Business: How Small Planters Are Thriving in Mauritius
9 March 2026
Meet the small planters and home growers who turned their passion for growing into a way to feed their community and earn a living.
Composting at Home: Turn Kitchen Waste into Garden Gold
7 March 2026
Learn how to start composting at home with simple materials found around Mauritius. Reduce waste and boost your soil naturally.