To help steer and promote the sustainable development of the National Agri-food System through the efficient and effective application of Research, Development and Training (RDT).
The Food and Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (FAREI) has been established on 14 February 2014 as per the FAREI Act 2013 to take over the functions of the Food and Agricultural Research Council (FARC) and the Agricultural Research and Extension Unit (AREU). It operates under the aegis of the Ministry of Agro Industry and Food Security. This restructuring is part of the Government Programme to reform parastatals of the Ministry of Agro Industry and Food Security with a view to improve the cost-effectiveness, quality of services and optimal use of human resources at both organisations.
The Institute has the responsibility to conduct research in non-sugar crops, livestock, forestry and to provide an extension service to farmers in Mauritius including its outer islands. The FAREI is managed by a Chief Executive Officer who is also the Accounting Officer. Its management team comprises three Assistant Directors.
To help steer and promote the sustainable development of the National Agri-food System through the efficient and effective application of Research, Development and Training (RDT).
To support and implement priority RDT programmes and projects and appropriate technologies for food security and to enhance competitiveness, sustainability and stakeholder equity across the agri-food value chains.
