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Introduction Aadesh RAMDONEE Extension/Senior Extension Officer Food and Agricultural Research and Extension Institute(FAREI) 36th IVTC International Vegetable Training Course worldveg.org Content of presentation Overview of Mauritius

  1. Introduction Aadesh RAMDONEE Extension/Senior Extension Officer Food and Agricultural Research and Extension Institute(FAREI) 36th IVTC International Vegetable Training Course worldveg.org

  2. Content of presentation ➢ Overview of Mauritius ➢ Agriculture in Mauritius ➢ Role of Food and Agricultural Research and Extension Instiute(FAREI) ➢ Development Action Plan ➢ References ➢ Acknowlegement 36th IVTC International Vegetable Training Course worldveg.org

  3. Mauritius worldveg.org

  4. Overview ➢ Small tropical volcanic island in the Indian Ocean(1,962 km2) ➢ Exclusive Economic Zone 1.9 million km2 and a population estimated at 1.26 million ➢ Official languages: English & French ➢ Origin of people: Africa, Asia (India & China) and Europe ➢ Diversified Economy (Agriculture,IT,Tourism,Manufacturing & Services) 36th IVTC International Vegetable Training Course worldveg.org

  5. Weather in Mauritius ➢ Two seasons – Summer & Winter ➢ Summer-warm and humid extending from November to April ➢ Winter-relatively cool and dry extending from June to September ➢ Mean summer temperature is 24.7 ºC ➢ Mean winter temperature is 20.4 ºC ➢ Rainfall ➢ Mean summer is 1344 mm ➢ Mean winter is 606 mm 36th IVTC International Vegetable Training Course worldveg.org

  6. Land under Agricultural Production Sugar cane Tea Food crops 52,387 574 8,137 hectares hectares hectares 36th IVTC International Vegetable Training Course worldveg.org

  7. About my organisation- FAREI  Parastatal body found under the aegis of the Ministry of Agro-Industry and Food Security  Mandated to carry out research in the non foodcrops sector – vegetables, ornamentals,fruits and livestock.  Training of farmers 36th IVTC International Vegetable Training Course worldveg.org

  8. Duties of an Extension Officer  Advise, Assist and Train the farmers  To develop extension programmes to find solution to farmer problems and To carry out • Field visits • Group meetings • Training courses • Field demonstrations • Conducted tours • Technology review meetings 36th IVTC International Vegetable Training Course worldveg.org

  9. Topics of interest from module 1 Vegetable Grafting IPM for vegetable crops Judicious Pesticides Use 36th IVTC International Vegetable Training Course worldveg.org

  10. Development Action Plan  Integrated Management of Thrips tabaci and the safe disposal of empty pesticides containers among vegetable growers in the South-Eastern coastal region in Mauritius 36th IVTC International Vegetable Training Course worldveg.org

  11. Import and use of pesticides in Mauritius  For the past ten years the average annual importation of pesticides is 22,000 tonnes.  Pesticides include: insecticides,fungicides,herbicides,acaricides,rodenticides and molluscides. 36th IVTC International Vegetable Training Course worldveg.org

  12. Factors influencing high pesticides use Consumer preference for good quality produce Climate Lack of information on product Pest resistence to pesticides No restrictions pesticides purchase Cheaper generic products 36th IVTC International Vegetable Training Course worldveg.org

  13. Problem Justification-Current situation • Around 120 small vegetable growers in the South Eastern coastal areas • Three small coastal villages- Bambous Virieux,Petit Sable and Grand Sable • Cultivations of shallots,onion, eggplant and chilli whole year round in small plots near the sea for more than 30 years • Thrips tabaci is the common pest of the crops affecting the yield and market value of the crops • Intensive use of chemical pesticides to control the pest is common among the growers 36th IVTC International Vegetable Training Course worldveg.org

  14. Current pest situation  Severe thrips tabaci damage on eggplant, shallots and chilli  Reduced farmer income 36th IVTC International Vegetable Training Course worldveg.org

  15. Current situation Water from small basin in farmer field near the sea 36th IVTC International Vegetable Training Course worldveg.org

  16. Improper disposal of empty pesticides containers In field borders Near water basin in the field 36th IVTC International Vegetable Training Course worldveg.org

  17. Ground water contamination by pesticides Pesticides can reach water-bearing aquifers below ground from improper disposal of empty containers 36th IVTC International Vegetable Training Course worldveg.org

  18. Impact on biodiversity Impact on aquatic life • • Significant decrease of mangroves trees, crabs and sea shrimps in these localities over the last five years due to pesticides misuse 36th IVTC International Vegetable Training Course worldveg.org

  19. Effect of pesticides on beneficial insects Significant decrease in seeds yield of local onion variety due to low bees population Low population of natural predators cause rapid build up of pest population 36th IVTC International Vegetable Training Course worldveg.org

  20. Objectives  Train farmers and sprayermen on the integrated management of thrips tabaci  Train farmers and sprayermen on the safe and proper disposal of empty pesticides containers 36th IVTC International Vegetable Training Course worldveg.org

  21. Implementation of the Action Plan  How will be involved? 36th IVTC International Vegetable Training Course worldveg.org

  22. Implementation of the training How?  Participatory survey  Training sessions What activities?  Lectures In area community centre  Group discussions In planters fields  Field demonstrations When? In 2018 – 2019 Resources required? Trainer,training hall,demonstration plots,sprayers,pesticides 36th IVTC International Vegetable Training Course worldveg.org

  23. Challenges  To convince the elder farmers on the importance of IPM  To change the practice of empty pesticides container disposal among the vegetable growers 36th IVTC International Vegetable Training Course worldveg.org

  24. Integrated control of thrips  Physical methods- Exclusion Eggplant seedlings grown under small net-tunnels to prevent insect infestation Traps for the monitoring of pest population 36th IVTC International Vegetable Training Course worldveg.org

  25. Cultural control Healthy seedlings Crop rotation Tillage Sanitation of infected plants and fruits 36th IVTC International Vegetable Training Course worldveg.org

  26. Biological control  Natural enemies of thrips tabaci Green lacewing Ladybeetle Parasitoids Bacillus thurigiensis 36th IVTC International Vegetable Training Course worldveg.org

  27. Biopesticides  Use of recommended biopesticides for thrips control 36th IVTC International Vegetable Training Course worldveg.org

  28. Chemical control-synthetic pesticides Reading of label Preparing the right volume of mix Choosing the right spray noozzle Spraying during good weather 36th IVTC International Vegetable Training Course worldveg.org

  29. Triple Rinsing of empty containers 36th IVTC International Vegetable Training Course worldveg.org

  30. Safe Disposal of empty pesticides containers 36th IVTC International Vegetable Training Course worldveg.org

  31. Expected outcome  Adoption of IPM by vegetable growers for the control of thrips in eggplant, chilli, shallots and onion  Responsible use of pesticides among vegetable growers and sprayermen  Proper disposal of empty pesticides containers  Improvement in the flora and fauna 36th IVTC International Vegetable Training Course worldveg.org

  32. References  Strategic options in Crop diversification and Livestock sector (2007-2015) Ministry of Agro Industry and Food Security  Food security Fund Strategic Plan 2013-2015 Ministry of Agro Industry and Food Security  Digest of Agricultural statistics 2015, Ministry of Finance & Economic Development, Statistics Mauritius  http://www.fao.org  http://www.irac-online.org  http://www.dropdata.org 36th IVTC International Vegetable Training Course worldveg.org

  33. Acknowledgements • Government of Thailand • The organizing body AARDO • World Vegetable Center • Ministry of Agro Industry and Food Security • Management of FAREI worldveg.org 36th IVTC International Vegetable Training Course

  34. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION worldveg.org 34 of x

  35. Sightseeing places in Mauritius 36th IVTC International Vegetable Training Course worldveg.org

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