Food and Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (FAREI)

The Food and Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (FAREI) is a government‑run parastatal operating under the Ministry of Agro‑Industry and Food Security of Mauritius. It conducts applied research in non‑sugar crops, livestock, agroforestry and related fields, and delivers extension services to farmers across Mauritius and its outer islands. Its aim is to enhance food security, improve agricultural productivity, promote climate‑smart sustainable farming, and strengthen value chains by integrating research, development and training (RDT) into practice.