Training human resources and fostering intellectual development and research in the agricultural and Food sectors
Objectives
Initiate, expand, diversify and upgrade training and research in priority areas of agriculture and food science so as to respond to the career aspirations of potential students and the requirements of the job market
Carry out research and outreach in the exploration and modernisation of agriculture and agriculture-related markets.
Enhance links with industries and overseas institutions for teaching, research, consultancy and outreach activities.
Provide postgraduate training and research programmes for the professional development of graduates.
Provide in-service training to staff of institutions in the agricultural and agro-industrial sectors.
Develop and offer specialised short training programmes in line with the evolution in agricultural and food sectors
FANRPAN stakeholders
Government
Parastatal bodies
Farmer Organisations
NGOs
University and Research Institutions
Private Sector
FANRPAN Node Steering Committee
Agricultural Marketing Board
Mr R Sookun alt. Mr J Mamodebaccus
Agricultural Research and Extension Unit of Food and Agricultural research council
Mr S Bisnauthsing alt. Mr R Rajcumar
Farmers Service Cooperation
Mr T Gunesh alt. Mr L Jeeha
Irrigation Authority
Mr C Hookoom alt. Mr KCS Kong Thoo Lin/td>
Mauritius Sugar Industry Research Institute
Mr J Tonta
Agricultural Policy and Analysis Unit Ministry of Agriculture, FT & NR
Mr K Chikhuri alt. Mr S Gopee
Mauritius Chamber of Agriculture
Mr Jocelyn Kwok Yin Siong Yen
Faculty of Agriculture, University of Mauritius, Node Coordinator
B Rajkomar
The Mauritius Co-operative Agricultural Federation Ltd
